Obi Dismisses Reports of Joining ADC Ahead of 2027 Election
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has denied reports suggesting he is joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during a live discussion on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday night, Mr Obi said he has no need to formally join the party because he has been part of the […]
ADC Expresses Concern Over Lack of Alliance Between Atiku, Obi Ahead of 2027 Elections
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, are not working together as the country moves towards the 2027 general election. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi said the lack of collaboration between the two political […]
ADC Urges Tinubu to Clarify Sudden Shake-Up in Military Leadership Amid Coup Rumours
Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to explain the sudden replacement of the country’s service chiefs, describing the move as “abrupt and worrisome.” President Tinubu on Friday approved sweeping changes across the armed forces, replacing nearly all the country’s top military commanders. In a statement, Bolaji Abdullahi, […]
ADC: No Amount of Defections Can Save APC from 2027 Defeats
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is rapidly losing public support and will suffer a major defeat in the 2027 general elections, despite the trend of high-profile defections The ADC made the statement on Sunday while reacting to comments credited to APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who […]
FG Responds to Backlash, Says Beneficiaries of Presidential Pardon Still in Custody
The Nigerian government has clarified that none of the 82 inmates, including Maryam Sanda, approved for presidential clemency, has been released from prison. The clarification follows widespread public criticism after the announcement that President Bola Tinubu had approved clemency for prisoners convicted of serious offences, including murder, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. Former Vice-President Atiku […]
Atiku, ADC Rubbish President Over Pardon For Criminals Serving Jail Terms
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have taken President Bola Tinubu to the cleaner for granting pardon to some persons serving prison terms for drug related offences. They said the action was capable of embolddening criminals and increasing criminality in the country. The ADC, in a […]
ADC Urges New INEC Chairman to Uphold Integrity, Serve Nigerians
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted cautiously to the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging him to demonstrate independence and integrity in his new role. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said Nigerians […]
ADC Condemns Tinubu’s ‘Soft Stance’ on Forgery Allegations Against Ex-Minister
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s method of handling the resignation of Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, who was accused of certificate forgery. The party described the President’s response as “weak” and “disappointing.” In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji […]
ADC Condemns Tinubu for Retaining Minister Amid Forgery Claims
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for retaining his Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, amid allegations of forged academic credentials. The controversy centers on claims that Nnaji obtained his ministerial post using a fake degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and a falsified National Youth Service […]
ADC Criticises Tinubu Over Unfulfilled Power Supply Promise
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for what it calls his failure to keep his campaign promise of providing Nigerians with uninterrupted electricity within four years. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, ADC interim spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi reminded the president of his pledge made during the 2023 […]