African Democratic Congress officials declared that former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu holds no membership status within the party. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi addressed reporters Saturday in Abuja regarding party leadership disputes. Kachikwu had previously criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission for recognizing David Mark as national chairman. The former candidate questioned the electoral body's credibility and expressed distrust in the current leadership. Abdullahi responded by rejecting Kachikwu's authority to influence party decisions.
Party representatives emphasized that a previous candidacy does not grant permanent control over organizational matters. Abdullahi stated that receiving...
Saturday's electoral activities across Kebbi State's 21 local government areas saw members of the Peoples Democratic Party selecting new leadership teams and delegate representatives. Ward-level participation reached exceptional levels at multiple locations, with Gwangwadija in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area and Sauwa in Argungu Local Government Area recording more than 500 attendees each. Bello Goronyo, who leads the Ward Congress Election Committee from party headquarters and chairs the Sokoto State branch, praised the orderly proceedings after observing the process. Security forces and Independent National Electoral Commission personnel received recognition for maintaining peaceful conditions throughout vulnerable areas.
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Taraba State's opposition party has raised concerns about the electoral commission's practices ahead of the local government polls. The All Progressives Congress accused the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission of implementing policies that benefit the ruling Peoples Democratic Party. Chairman El-Sudi Ibrahim Tukura released a statement highlighting significant fee increases for candidate tax clearance certificates. The commission raised costs from previous amounts of N100,000 to an unprecedented N1 million.
APC officials characterized these changes as deliberate attempts to exclude opposition candidates from participating. They argued that such financial barriers create unequal conditions for political competition. The party...
The African Democratic Congress accused the federal administration of exacerbating citizen hardships through proposed fuel and aviation levies. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi addressed reporters during weekend discussions in Abuja. He claimed the ruling party lacks strategies to ease public suffering. Current economic pressures stem from the elimination of subsidies, currency weakening, and mounting international obligations. The opposition representative warned that continued leadership would harm national welfare.
Abdullahi defended his party's critical stance toward government policies. He emphasized that challenging authorities represents a fundamental responsibility of opposition. The spokesman argued that ruling...
Approximately 10,000 political party members switched allegiance to the African Democratic Congress during Saturday ceremonies in Agatu Local Government Area. The mass defection occurred on May 13, 2025, when Benue State ADC Chairman Terngu Tsegba formally launched party operations in the region. Former commissioners, local government chairmen, and grassroots supporters abandoned their previous political affiliations. Sir John Ngbede emerged as the primary catalyst behind this political realignment. The ceremony attracted numerous dignitaries from across Benue South Senatorial District.
Tsegba praised local organizers for conducting the state's largest political gathering of its kind. He credited Ngbede with mobilizing community...
Osun State's All Progressives Congress has called upon the National Union of Local Government Employees to reconsider its ongoing work stoppage. The political party expressed concern that rural communities continue to suffer from the effects of the labor dispute. Violence between political supporters prompted union officials to advise workers against returning to local government offices. The February Akure Appeal Court ruling sparked disagreements that led to deadly confrontations between party factions.
The reinstated APC council chairmen filed legal documents seeking tenure extensions at the Federal High Court on September 12. Party officials criticized union leadership for allegedly favoring the People's Democratic Party over...
Lagos State's ruling All Progressives Congress has condemned statements made by African Democratic Congress National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola regarding opposition plans for 2027 elections. The former Osun State Governor announced during Saturday's political event that his party would capture both federal and state power. Aregbesola attended the gathering to welcome Labour Party Conscience Forum leader Moshood Salvador and his followers into ADC membership.
Party spokesperson Seye Oladejo described the former minister as someone who benefited from APC leadership positions before joining what he termed a minor opposition group. The statement characterized Aregbesola's political journey from Lagos Commissioner through state governor to...
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party demonstrated strong commitment during Saturday's ward congresses across Edo State's 192 electoral divisions. Despite torrential weather conditions, party supporters gathered early to select new leadership and delegates through democratic processes. Dr Tony Aziegbemi, the state's interim party leader, supervised activities alongside representatives from the national headquarters in Abuja. The electoral exercise proceeded without incidents at monitored locations in Benin City's Oredo divisions. Party members arrived at venues by 7:30 AM, showing remarkable dedication to the democratic process.
Officials elected seventeen-member executive committees during the well-attended gatherings throughout the...
Moshood Salvador abandoned the Labour Party on Saturday to join the African Democratic Congress. The former senatorial candidate for Lagos West brought his political organization, Conscience Forum, along with him to ADC. Salvador previously served as PDP Chairman in Lagos and held leadership positions within APC before this latest move. His group marked its 25th anniversary while announcing the party switch in Surulere. The political veteran declared the Labour Party lacked viable future prospects.
Rauf Aregbesola welcomed Salvador into the ADC ranks during the defection ceremony. The former Osun State Governor and current ADC National Secretary called for Nigerian unity against the ruling APC. Aregbesola criticized the APC's...
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