Tag: ADC

Supreme Court steps in, fixes date in ADC leadership crisis

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S'Court on ADC crisis

The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the party to suspend its planned national convention. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, the court directed the party to maintain the ‘status quo ante bellum’ pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by seven aggrieved members. The plaintiffs, in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/581/2026, said they instituted the case on behalf of themselves, as well as all ADC State Chairmen and State Executive Committees. Those behind the suit…

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Alleged partisanship: ADC Reps. caucus demands INEC Chair’s removal 

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ADC Reps. caucus demands

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the prosecution and removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship ahead of the 2027 general elections. The caucus made the demand after its inaugural meeting held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, where members reviewed recent political developments and expressed concern about the credibility of the electoral umpire. In a resolution issued after the meeting, the ADC lawmakers accused the INEC chairman of actions and statements…

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Bege Katuka emerges ADC Chairman in Kaduna

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Katuka emerges ADC Chairman

Hon. Bege Humble Katuka has emerged as the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, following a party congress held in the state. Katuka, who hails from Southern Kaduna, was selected during the congress organised by the party to reposition its leadership structure and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of future political activities. He will be joined in the new leadership by Muktar Hazo, who emerged as Deputy Chairman. Party stakeholders at the Congress expressed optimism that the new leadership will enhance grassroots mobilization and improve the ADC’s…

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Alleged Partisanship: ADC threatens civil disobedience to oust Amupitan as INEC boss

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ADC threatens

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked Prof. Joash Amupitan to step down as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). The opposition party which has repeatedly scored Amupitan low made the threat while reacting to fresh allegations against him. Recall that Amupitan has been in the spotlight over alleged old tweets showing his supposed bias towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In an issued statement, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adebayo Oketola, had warned of the activities of impersonators and cybercriminals using…

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INEC affirms Mark authentic ADC Chairman, in court

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INEC affirms Mark

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally aligned with David Mark’s claim to the national chairmanship of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a senior lawyer in the ongoing court battle has revealed. Counsel to the former Senate President, Realwan Okpanachi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen outside the Federal High Court, Abuja, after proceedings were adjourned for judgment. According to Okpanachi, INEC’s counter-affidavit, filed as the fifth defendant in the suit, supports Mark’s faction and confirms that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on July 29, 2025 validly…

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2027: “Aspirants over 55yrs disqualified from ADC” – Nafi’u Bala declares

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Nafi'u Bala on aspirants

The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafi’u Bala Gombe, has announced a significant shift in the party’s eligibility criteria for the upcoming general elections. In a move that is set to reshape the internal politics of the party, Gombe declared that any aspirant who has surpassed the age of 55 will no longer be permitted to run for office under the ADC banner. The factional chairman made this disclosure during a recent interview with a foreign Hausa radio broadcast service, where he laid out a vision…

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ADC crisis deepens, as third faction emerges

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ADC 3rd faction emerges

…Names Temitope as Interim Chair The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worsened on Tuesday, as a third faction loyal to former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu surfaced, backing the electoral Commission’s decision to withdraw recognition of rival party leaders. At a briefing in Abuja, the group rejected both the David Mark-led executive and the Nafi’u Bala Gombe camp, describing their leadership claims as illegitimate. It announced Kogi State chairman, Kingsley Temitope, as Interim National Chairman, saying the move was necessary to “rescue” the party from exclusion in future…

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ADC releases INEC affidavit confirming David Mark-led NWC

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ADC releases INEC affidavit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an affidavit from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dated September 12, 2025, confirming that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark had already been duly recognized. The document, which the party made public yesterday, is said to clearly affirm that the leadership transition within the ADC had been concluded before the date in question. According to the party, Clauses 14 to 19 of the affidavit explicitly state that the process had been finalized and acknowledged by INEC as an…

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2027: ADC accuses INEC of blocking it from fielding candidates

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ADC accuses INEC of blocking candidates

…As submission deadline nears The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of blocking it from fielding candidates ahead of the 2027 general election as the deadline for submission of processes nears. In a statement issued yesterday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s national publicity secretary, alleged that the Commission’s action, including the refusal to receive correspondence from the party, is designed to create obstacles that would ultimately exclude it from the electoral process. Abdullahi said the Commission’s decision conflicts with its 2027 election timetable and provisions of…

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Atiku vows to support whoever emerges ADC presidential candidate

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Atiku vows to support ADC candidate

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has affirmed his willingness to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer in the 2027 presidential election. Atiku also dismissed concerns that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could undermine the ADC, noting that the party continues to attract members across the country. Recall that INEC had on Wednesday announced it would halt further communication with the party’s leadership and would not monitor its Cational convention scheduled for April 14, citing a court ruling. However, the ADC…

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