The political crisis surrounding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) intensified after a Federal High Court reversed its earlier order recognizing the party. Reacting to the ruling, Peter Obi described the decision as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy, insisting his concern is “not about who becomes President, but that Nigeria works.” […]
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is rapidly taking shape as major political parties unveil their candidates, setting the stage for one of the most competitive elections in recent history. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) officially presented Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, with former Kano State Governor Musa Kwankwaso named as […]
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has officially exited the African Democratic Congress, raising fresh questions about Nigeria’s political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a reflective statement, the former Anambra governor blamed a “toxic political environment” marked by internal crises, legal battles, and external interference—issues he says are undermining genuine […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has raised a red flag ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that misinformation and disinformation now pose the biggest threat to electoral credibility in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, Amupitan stressed that the battlefield has shifted from ballot box […]
Fresh scrutiny surrounds Atiku Abubakar after his $1.2 million lobbying deal with US firm Von Batten-Montague-York L.C. appears to gain momentum. Days after the contract aimed at boosting Atiku’s global image and countering Nigerian government narratives, the firm has moved to engage Donald Trump and US Congress over Independent National […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has halted recognition of both the David Mark-led and Rafiu Bala-led factions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating it will no longer accept correspondences from either group following a review of the Court of Appeal judgment on March 12, 2026. A statement signed […]
The Nigerian political landscape was rocked this weekend as the Kwankwasiyya Movement officially announced that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026. This bombshell announcement follows a high-stakes “courtesy visit” between […]
The Membership Paradox The African Democratic Congress is bleeding and gaining members simultaneously. While nine senators—including Binos Yaroe and eight colleagues fleeing PDP, Labour, and APGA—just parachuted into the party claiming democratic principle, the FCT chapter is frantically trying to eject its most prominent lawmaker. Senator Ireti Kingibe, the ADC’s […]
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has publicly criticized Nigeria’s newly unveiled opposition coalition, questioning its ideological direction and accusing it of being fueled by personal animosity toward President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday, Kachikwu expressed serious concerns about the […]
Opposition Calls State of Emergency a “Political Power Grab” The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it unconstitutional and an attack on democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba condemned President Bola Tinubu’s move, […]
