Precious Nwonu, Enugu A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s decision to appoint former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to his 2027 Presidential Campaign Council was partly aimed at recognising what he described as El-Rufai’s political sacrifices. Momodu, who serves as Deputy Director-General of the campaign’s … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The African Democratic Congress has raised concerns over the latest increase in petrol prices, warning that the rising cost of Premium Motor Spirit is deepening the economic pressure on Nigerian households and businesses. The opposition party’s warning came as petrol prices at some Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets in Abuja … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until September 28 the hearing of a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President David Mark. The case, filed by an ADC member, Nafiu-Bala Gombe, was scheduled for Monday before Justice Peter Lifu for the hearing of … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has warned the Federal Government against arresting, inviting or interrogating African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over a corruption petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Melaye said the ADC and its supporters would resist any attempt to use the petition to target … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The African Democratic Congress has condemned an alleged attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that the use of violence and thuggery in political activities could escalate ahead of the 2027 elections. The party said the incident was an unacceptable development, particularly as political activities for the 2027 elections were beginning … [Read more…]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections across 28 states. The party announced the candidates in a statement on Friday, highlighting its commitment to presenting what it described as credible leadership and a viable alternative for Nigerians. Among the candidates are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for … [Read more…]
By Oseloka H. Obaze When I appeared on Arise Prime Time interview with Charles Aniagolu on 2nd June, 2025, I said amongst other things, that any political opposition coalition for the 2027 presidency, which did not include Peter Obi, will not succeed. I stand by that statement. From the caption of this piece, any discerning … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud In a country starved of dignity, the conduct of members of the political class becomes akin to the conduct of wayward sailors staggering on the deck of a sinking ship. Call it the Titanic. They stagger through public spaces, like the character, Juda Pesa, the self-proclaimed market philosopher in the Kenyan writer, … [Read more…]
The national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and leaders of some other political parties under the aegis of Anambra Coalition Stakeholders Forum convened its first strategic meeting in Awka with key stakeholders across the state in attendance. The meeting officially adopted the governorship candidate of ADC for the November 8 election, Mr.John Nwosu, … [Read more…]