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Political Parties Registration: ADA accuses INEC of working for ruling party

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Umar Ardo on Liberty

…Heads to court The All Democratic Alliance, (ADA), is set to drag the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court following its exclusion from the final stage of political party registration, accusing the electoral umpire of deliberately shrinking Nigeria’s democratic space in favour of the ruling party. Speaking on LibertyTV’s flagship public affairs programme: ‘PoliticsNOW‘, Convener of the League of Northern Democrats and key promoter of ADA, Dr. Umar Arɗo, made the allegation in Abuja, warning that INEC’s actions could reduce elections to mere “affirmation exercises” rather than genuine contests of…

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“APC, PDP’s continued rule ‘death sentence’ for Nigeria” –  Umar Arɗo, at launch of ADA party

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Umar Arɗo ADA party

A former Adamawa governorship candidate, Dr. Umar Arɗo, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) must be voted out in 2027, insisting that the ruling party and its allies have “woefully” failed Nigerians and lack the moral right to remain in power. In a statement issued on Friday, Arɗo said that since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the country had been on a “relentless drift into economic bankruptcy, political instability, social unrest, and disunity”, despite its vast human and material resources. “By all human standards, Nigeria ought to…

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“Proposed coalition party, ADA will fail against APC in 2027” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned opposition candidates not to rely on their proposed coalition platform, All Democratic Alliance (ADA), saying it will fail. In a statement sent to PM News yesterday, Primate Ayodele opined that ADA would not give opposition politicians anything, but ADC still has the capacity to build something strong. He also warned opposition politicians against forming the coalition platform around the SDP because it would not make any tangible movement He asked them to make use of ADC to avoid building…

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INEC writes ADA, confirms registration process on-going

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INEC writes ADA

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally written to the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), assuring the emerging political association that the administrative procedures required for its registration are actively being processed. The development is seen as a significant boost for the ADA, a new political movement seen by many as a potential third force coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several prominent figures from the opposition working quietly behind the scenes. In a letter dated June 27, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the Commission acknowledged…

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INEC rejects ADA registration

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INEC rejects ADA

…Cites failure to meet requirements The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the proposed All Democratic Alliance, (ADA), cannot be registered as a political party at this time due to its failure to meet necessary criteria. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. He stated that while the Commission has received several letters of intent from aspiring political groups, none, including ADA, have fulfilled the requirements to advance to the formal registration process.…

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2027: Opposition leaders form new party to fight Tinubu

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Opposition leaders form new party

…Seeks INEC registration  A new political movement, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), has formally applied for registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The move, spearheaded by top opposition figures, signals a coordinated effort to challenge the dominance of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). The application, dated June 19 and received by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on June 20, 2025, was submitted by the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) —a bloc of influential politicians including former Vice President…

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