A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has postponed proceedings in a legal challenge seeking to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe from acting as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with the matter now set for hearing on 9 June. Justice Peter Lifu granted the adjournment following a request from the plaintiffs’ counsel, I….
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has pledged to actively support the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. He said his decision to join the party was driven by a desire to contribute to national renewal, drawing on his experience in business, economic reform, and philanthropy. Reflecting on his 2022 presidential bid,…
The leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) intensified after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as national chairman and national secretary of the party. The move, which followed the Court of Appeal’s judgment, prompted Mark to file a fresh motion…
The Anambra State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended all scheduled congresses across the state until further notice. In a statement released on Wednesday in Awka, the party’s Chairman, Mr Patrick Obianyo, and Secretary, Mr Lawrence Okeke, said the decision reflects the party’s adherence to legal processes and respect for judicial authority….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, challenging the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the party leadership led by David Mark. The demonstration, which took place on Wednesday, saw party members march from Maitama Roundabout to INEC headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory….
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has dismissed concerns over internal party issues, insisting that they do not threaten its stability. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday as part of his 78th birthday message, the former Senate President said that internal challenges are a normal part of institutional growth. He stressed…
A renewed leadership crisis has engulfed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the emergence of a rival faction that has rejected the authority of the coalition aligned with David Mark and distanced itself from Nafiu Bala Gombe’s camp. The faction, led by Don Norman Obinna, claims to represent the party’s legitimate National Executive Committee (NEC)…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed concerns about a possible defection amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reaffirming his commitment to the party and confidence in resolving internal disputes through legal means. Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Atiku rejected claims that time constraints could hinder his political…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s decision to stop receiving its correspondence pending a Federal High Court ruling can jeopardise its participation in the 2027 elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, said that INEC sits at the centre…
The Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Isiyaku-Kigan, has assured that the party’s leadership remained intact at both the state and national levels. He faulted the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the removal of the party’s leadership, describing it as a misinterpretation of a court ruling. Isiyaku-Kigan…
