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A’Court halts ADC deregistration, slams High Court judge for ‘judicial rascality’

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A'Court halts ADC deregistration

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the execution of a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, delivering a major reprieve to the affected parties and a sharp rebuke to the trial judge. In a unanimous ruling yesterday, a three-member panel led by Justice A.B. Mohammed granted a stay of execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the…

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Court orders ADC, 4 parties deregistered

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Court on parties deregistered

…Mark vows judgment will be overturned before 2027 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, a ruling that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment yesterday, directed INEC to remove the ADC, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) from its register, holding that they failed to meet constitutional requirements for continued…

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2027: ADC declares Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

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ADC declares Amaechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. According to reports, ADC said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geo-political zones.  “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that Chibuike Rotimi…

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ADC Ogun Gov’ship ticket: Electoral panel rejects US fugitive, failed Alpha Merchant Bank ex-MD, Jimi Lawal 

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ADC on el Rufai’s release

A fresh twist has emerged in the governorship ticket contest of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State, as the party’s Governorship Primaries Electoral Committee has declared Dr. Biodun Collins Ogundipe (BCO) the authentic winner of the party’s gubernatorial primary election, overturning an earlier announcement that named Jimi Lawal as the candidate. The committee, which conducted and supervised the primary election over the weekend, maintained that the process was transparent and that Dr. Ogundipe secured the highest number of valid votes cast by accredited delegates, making him the rightful…

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Senatorial ticket crisis rocks ADC, as 2 candidates emerge for Kaduna-Central

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Senatorial ticket crisis rocks ADC

Crisis rocks the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna state, as party has produced two separate senatorial candidates for the Kaduna-Central senatorial district, raising fresh concerns over deepening divisions within the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Information gathered revealed that former lawmaker, Senator Musa Bello, emerged as the candidate of one faction of the party, while the incumbent lawmaker representing the district, Senator Lawal Adamu (aka Mr. La), was reportedly declared candidate by a rival faction. The development has created uncertainty among party members and supporters across…

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2027: Over 70 Gov’ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets ahead of primaries

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Gov'ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened more than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okiyi, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, said the exercise proceeded smoothly, with two screening panels handling 35 aspirants each. She added that more than 100 governorship aspirants from states where elections would be held are participating in the exercise.  She said the exercise reflects the party’s commitment to due process and credible candidate selection.…

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ADC demands probe into alleged FAAC allocation diversion to fund Tinubu’s campaign

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ADC demands probe

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a probe of the reports alleging that governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to finance President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said: “We call for an immediate independent investigation into the allegations, including the reported use of FAAC deductions and any related accounts or structures allegedly linked to the operation”. The ADC said that if…

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ADC leadership crisis: Court adjourns David Mark case indefinitely

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ADC leadership crisis

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…

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

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Mass defection hits ADC

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,…

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

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Primate Ayodele to Obi

…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…

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