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ADC leadership crisis: Court adjourns David Mark case indefinitely

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh twist yesterday, after the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the suit challenging the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as a key figure in the party’s leadership structure. The legal dispute, which has intensified internal tensions within the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections, was stalled following allegations of “judge shopping” and procedural disputes among parties involved in the matter. The controversy stems from a request by ADC chieftain, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, seeking the reassignment…

Security agents arrest Miyetti-Allah leader, Bodejo in Taraba

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Security agents on Thursday night arrested the President of Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Bodejo, who is seeking the Taraba-Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was arrested after earlier arriving in the state aboard a private jet. He reportedly landed at the Ɗanbaba Suntai Airport at about 1:20 pm and was received by thousands of supporters from the five local government areas that make up Taraba Central Senatorial District. Speaking in a telephone interview, Bodejo’s personal aide, Umar,…

Youths storm Jonathan’s Abuja home, urge him to join 2027 race

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Aminu Imam

A group of youths, under the aegis of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday stormed the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. The supporters gathered around Taraba Close in the Maitama area of Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards calling on the former Nigerian leader to return to active politics. The rally reportedly caused heavy traffic within the upscale district as demonstrators danced and waved banners bearing inscriptions such as: ‘GEJ: Nigeria is dying, save it’, and: ‘GEJ, if you…

El-Rufa’i’s son, Bello dumps APC for ADC

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Aminu Imam

Mohammed Bello el-Rufa’i, a member of the 10th House of Representatives representing Kaduna-North federal constituency and son of embattled former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress, (APC) to the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). El-Rufa’i, who is also the Chairman of House Committee on Banking Regulations announced his defection on his social media handles yesterday. The lawmaker, in the post, announced that he submitted his letter of resignation which was read at the plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas…

2027: APC waives screening for Tinubu ahead of primaries

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Declares him cleared The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring him duly cleared to participate in the party’s upcoming presidential primary. The decision was reached at the party’s 188th NWC meeting held yesterday at its National Secretariat in Abuja. In a statement issued by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the committee said the waiver was granted in line with its constitutional powers under Article 13.4 (xiii) and (xiv), which empower it to organise…

PDP Crisis: Wike orders sealing of ‘illegal’ PDP offices in Abuja

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Threatens banks, property owners over Turaki-led faction Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has escalated the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that any building in Abuja used as the headquarters of the faction led by Tanimu Turaki will be sealed-off, while banks that facilitate its financial activities risk facing sanctions. Speaking during his monthly media briefing yesterday, Wike issued a strong warning to financial institutions against opening accounts for the Turaki-led faction for the sale of nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general…

Mass defection hits ADC, as 17 Reps. members defect to NDC

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

About 17 lawmakers of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 10th House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The development was announced yesterday by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary. The Speaker also disclosed that Leke Abejide has defected from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawmakers who moved to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike. Others are: Emeka Idu,…

2027 Race: NDC zones ticket to South

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Dickson defends party’s legitimacy The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a decisive step ahead of the 2027 general elections by zoning its presidential ticket to the southern region, even as its national leader, Seriake Dickson, moves to quell controversy surrounding the party’s legal status. Party insiders revealed that the zoning decision is part of a broader strategic calculation aimed at aligning with Nigeria’s long-standing principle of power rotation between the North and South geo-political zones. The move is expected to reshape internal dynamics within the party, while positioning…

“Opposition split benefits ruling party ahead of 2027” – Arɗo warns

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

Political actor and All Democratic Alliance (ADA) promoter, Umar Arɗo, has warned that emerging opposition realignments involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could ultimately benefit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on a current affairs programme in Ogun State, Arɗo argued that fragmentation among opposition parties historically strengthens incumbents by splitting votes across multiple platforms. His comments come amid recent political shifts, including the reported defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a…

2027: “You’ll fail if you leave ADC”, Primate Ayodele to Obi

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says only united opposition can unseat Tinubu Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that it is only a united opposition that can remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. In an issued statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele made it known that a divided opposition will not be able to remove President Tinubu because he has strong strategies to make sure he returns for a second term. Also speaking on the planned exit of Peter Obi from ADC, the cleric stated that…