Labour Party Accuses Judge of Bias, Faults Ruling on ADC, Party Leadership Dispute

Labour Party Accuses Judge of Bias, Faults Ruling on ADC, Party Leadership Dispute

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Labour Party has criticised a recent court ruling ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and five other political parties, accusing Justice Peter Lifu of judicial bias and alleging that his decisions pose a threat to Nigeria's democracy. In a statement signed by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the Labour Party said it was concerned about what it described as a growing […]

June 25, 2026 8

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ADC Youth Wing Petitions NJC, Seeks Justice Lifu’s Recusal From Party-Related Cases

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The National Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside leaders of civil society organisations affiliated with the party, has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), seeking the removal of Justice Peter Odo Lifu from all matters relating to the party. The petition, dated June 18, 2026, was addressed to the Executive Secretary of the NJC and signed by the ADC National Youth Leader, Comrade Balarabe […]

June 22, 2026 7

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Ex-Zamfara Senator Marafa Joins NDC, Cites Court Cases in ADC

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — Former lawmaker representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, on Tuesday formally defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, alongside his supporters. The move marks his second party switch in less than a month. Marafa, who served in the Senate from 2011 to 2019, was received by the National Leader of the NDC and Senator for Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, at Dickson’s residence […]

April 29, 2026 25

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Dino Melaye Turns Heads With Bold Fashion Choice at ADC Convention in Abuja

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — Senator Dino Melaye drew attention at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Convention in Abuja on Tuesday, making what attendees described as a bold fashion statement on the convention floor. Melaye arrived at the venue in grand style. The look immediately set him apart from other delegates, many of whom wore traditional agbada, party-branded attire, and/or corporate suits. Delegates and onlookers reacted quickly, with photos […]

April 17, 2026 41

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FEATURE: FCT Minister Calls Kugbo Bus Terminal Damage “Natural Disaster,” Denies Blocking ADC Convention

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described damage to the Kugbo Bus Terminal as a natural disaster caused by a severe windstorm, not structural failure. He also denied claims that his office blocked the African Democratic Congress from securing a venue for its national convention. Wike spoke to journalists after an extensive inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects across the FCT. Kugbo […]

April 17, 2026 18

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OccupyINEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Join ADC Rally Over INEC Decisions

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a massive protest in Abuja on Wednesday, condemning the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) decisions, which they claim undermine democracy and the party's internal leadership. The demonstration, dubbed "#OccupyINEC," drew prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. The protest […]

April 9, 2026 15

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APC Dismisses ADC Allegations, Accuses ADC’s David Mark Faction of Defying Court Orders

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu is weakening opposition parties, insisting the dispute stems from an internal leadership crisis already before the courts. At a press briefing in Abuja today, APC Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka and National Secretary Ajibola Basiru described the allegations as “false and misleading,” noting that Nigeria operates […]

April 4, 2026 27

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APC Accuses ADC of Misleading Nigerians Over Poverty Figures

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) of misleading the public over recent claims about rising poverty levels in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the opposition party had misrepresented a report discussed at an Agora Policy dialogue which indicated that Nigeria’s poverty rate had risen from 49% […]

March 15, 2026 17

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Former ADC Women’s Leader Defects to Nigeria’s Ruling APC

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja A former National Woman Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kayauta Yakubu, has defected to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). She was received on Tuesday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja by the party’s National Woman Leader, Mary Alile-Idele, who stood in for the APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. The event was attended by party officials, supporters, and the APC Chairman for […]

February 11, 2026 15

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