Atiku hires US lobbying firm for $1.2m to boost reputation
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million deal with Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. to improve his reputation in the United States. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show that the agreement, signed in March 2026, involved the firm’s managing partner, Karl Von Batten, and Nigerian politician Fabiyi […]
ADC alleges plot to use INEC to install Tinubu’s ally as party chair
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that there is a plan to use the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to impose a new party chairman linked to Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The party claimed the move could interfere with its internal democratic process. According to party officials, the alleged plot aims to place a political […]
63% poverty rate shows Tinubu’s economic policies have failed – ADC
The opposition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reported rise in Nigeria’s poverty rate to 63 percent shows that the administration’s approach has not improved citizens’ welfare. The party said the figure reflects the growing hardship faced by many Nigerians in recent years. In […]
Osun 2026: APC’s Oyebamiji names Adereti running mate
In a letter dated March 4, 2026, and signed by the INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission forwarded the final list of candidates nominated by the 14 political parties cleared for the election. The letter, titled “Forwarding of Final List of Candidates for the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election,” stated: “The approved timetable and schedule […]
ADC To File Complaints Against APC At ECOWAS Court Over Edo Attack
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to file a complaint against the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the ECOWAS Court of Human Rights over an alleged attack in Benin, Edo State. The party said the incident involved Peter Obi and other political figures during a visit to the state. Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator […]
ADC denounce attack on Peter Obi, others in Benin
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi and other political figures in Benin, Edo State. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after a party event in the state capital. Party members described the development as troubling and dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy. Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, […]
2027: El-Rufai’s son gives condition to dump APC
Bello El-Rufai, federal lawmaker and son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has addressed speculation about a possible defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) before the 2027 general elections. Responding to a social media user urging him to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bello dismissed the idea, stressing that online pressure does […]
Rivers bye-election: PDP, LP, ADC do not have candidates — Electoral commissioner, Yomere
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Professor Gabriel Yomere, has confirmed that the upcoming bye-elections for Khana Constituency 2 and Ahoada East Constituency 2 will go ahead as planned. According to him, the exercise will take place on February 21 despite the absence of candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), […]
Ex-PDP Chieftain, Fabiyi Emerges ADC Deputy National Financial Secretary
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Oladimeji Fabiyi, has officially taken up a new role in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the Deputy National Financial Secretary. His nomination was approved during the party’s Southwest zonal caucus meeting held in Ibadan. Alongside Fabiyi, several other party officials had their nominations ratified […]
ADC: There won’t be zoning in presidential primaries — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not adopt zoning or any form of consensus arrangement in its presidential primaries ahead of the next general elections. According to him, the party wants a level playing field where all interested aspirants can freely contest. Speaking during an interview on […]