ADC disowns ‘illegal’ meeting, vows to resist hijack in Cross River
The Cross River State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned an “illegal” meeting by non-members attempting to hijack the party’s structure. The Vice Chairman for the Central Senatorial District, Dr. Mcphalane Ejah, stated that the party remains united under State Chairman Ambassador Dr. John Oga. Ejah described the unauthorised gathering as a […]
Insecurity: Nigeria under siege – Peter Obi
Former Anambra governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, accusing the government of remaining silent while citizens and security personnel lose their lives. He highlighted violent attacks across multiple states, including a recent incident in Ngoshe, Borno State, where over 100 women and children were abducted. […]
El-Rufai should be treated fairly -Batagarawa
Lawal Batagarawa, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, should be treated fairly like any Nigerian. He made the comments on Thursday during an interview on Trust TV regarding phone-tapping allegations against El-Rufai. Batagarawa emphasized that no statement or allegation should be considered proof of […]
Benin attack: ‘Anyone in those vehicles would’ve died’ – Akpata narrates how Peter Obi, others escaped death
Former Edo State LP governorship candidate Olumide Akpata has revealed how he and other ADC leaders, including Peter Obi, narrowly escaped death during a violent attack in Benin City. The motorcade was targeted by suspected assassins during Akpata’s declaration into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpata explained that timely intelligence prompted them to move quickly […]
INEC under pressure to deregister ADC, LP, others – Igbokwe
Raphael Igbokwe, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, says INEC is under pressure to deregister parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP). He spoke after the Federal High Court in Abuja scheduled a ruling for March 24 on a suit challenging these parties’ compliance […]
Thugs attack Edo ADC secretariat, 24 hours after Jarret Tenebe, APC chairman’s threat
Suspected political thugs on Tuesday attacked the Edo State secretariat of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC), barely 24 hours after a warning by the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe. The incident reportedly happened shortly after party leaders received Barrister Olumide Akpata at the venue. Prominent figures including Peter Obi, Chief […]
FCT election: Why ADC lost in AMAC – Sambo
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) failed to secure the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship in the recent FCT elections, according to Arise News Director, Sumner Sambo. He noted that the party’s candidates were not indigenous to the area, which may have influenced voter decisions. Sambo explained that AMAC, being the administrative and cosmopolitan hub […]
Electoral Act: CNPP, Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, ADC, others knock Tinubu
Several groups, including the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, the Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, and the African Democratic Congress, have criticized President Bola Tinubu over the newly signed Electoral Act. They argued that some provisions may weaken transparency and public trust in elections. The groups said retaining manual collation as a backup to electronic transmission […]
ADC chieftain Kashim Imam ends 36-year friendship with Tinubu
Kashim Imam, a top official in the African Democratic Congress, has ended his 36-year friendship with President Bola Tinubu. Imam, ADC North East National Leader, said the decision was guided by conscience and faith, citing a rejection of injustice in the current administration. In a video shared on X, Imam described Nigeria as rich in […]
ADC faults Tinubu’s Kebbi visit amid rising insecurity
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the recent visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Kebbi State, expressing concern that the trip came at a time when residents are facing rising insecurity. The party argued that the situation on the ground requires urgent attention rather than ceremonial appearances or political engagements. In a statement released […]