Politics

The party specifically faulted the Chairman for allegedly assuming the role of interpreting judicial pronouncements, a responsibility it insisted rests solely with the judiciary. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the immediate resignation or removal of its Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisan conduct, gross misconduct, and constitutional breaches. …

  The protesters carried placards and banners with inscriptions that read: “Tinubu, let our Democracy breathe”, “Falle daya ce, one term president”, and “I stand with ADC, I stand with Democracy” among others. Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Maitama district of Abuja on …

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, says it is inaccurate to tag President Bola Tinubu as being responsible for the crisis within African Democratic Party (ADC). Oyintiloye, who described the tag as “disturbing”, said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Osogbo, Osun. According to him, the leadership of ADC should leave the …

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has nominated chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming July 11, 2026 local government elections. The candidates emerged through a direct primary election conducted on Friday, April 3, 2026, across the 18 local government areas and 192 wards of the state. The exercise was supervised by an official from the party’s National Secretariat, …

Gov. Monday Okpebholo has thanked Edo House of Assembly members for their support and harmonious working relationship with his administration. The appreciation is conveyed in a statement by Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Sunday in Benin. Okpebholo spoke following an Easter visit by Speaker of the assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, and other lawmakers to his residence in Irrua, Esan …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed as false and malicious reports alleging that its National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, has stepped down from his position. This is contained in a statement by Paul Mumeh, from the Media Office of the National Chairman, the party described the claim as “an insidious fabrication” orchestrated by individuals it termed as “puerile, weak, …

Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday assured Nigerians that the present difficulties facing the country were temporary, with better days ahead under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Shettima gave the assurance in an Easter message issued by his spokesperson, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, in Abuja. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to peace, economic recovery and long-term prosperity, noting that …

A coalition of stakeholders in Surulere has cautioned the Chief of Staff to the President,Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, against backing the fourth term of Mr Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The stakeholders said such a move would undermine the All Progressives Congress (APC) and disregard the wishes of constituents in Surulere Constituency I. …

Two Nigerian lawyers have attributed the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to procedural legal issues and binding court rulings, dismissing claims of external interference. The lawyers, Mr Inibehe Effiong and Mr Bodunde Opeyemi, gave the explanations via their verified X (formerly Twitter) handles, amid public debate over the role of the electoral commission. Mr Effiong, a …

The Labour Party has fixed its Presidential primary for April 28, State congresses April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23 respectively. This is contained in a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) signed by the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman and released to newsmen on Friday …