African Democratic Congress

The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accuses the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of using state institutions to intimidate opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general election. They claim the prosecution of Abubakar Malami, SAN, is politically motivated.

Dr. David Olofu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial candidate for Benue South, called for stronger security in vulnerable communities after renewed attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area.

Nigerian opposition parties African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) face de-registration by a court following lawsuits, threatening their challenge to President Bola Tinubu in January’s elections. Experts and party leaders argue the rulings violate judicial procedures and threaten Nigeria’s democracy.

Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, has urged urgent action to address security challenges after reports of displacement in Danchadi District of Bodinga Local Government Area. Residents of several communities in the district fled their homes due to the security situation.

Nigerian police arrested PDP spokesperson Mr. Okpo over alleged defamation. The arrest follows a previous case involving Manfred Ekpe of the African Democratic Congress, who was wanted for cyberstalking and threats against Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom.

Police arrested PDP spokesperson Mr. Okpo over alleged defamation. This follows an earlier arrest of Manfred Ekpe, Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress in Akwa Ibom, for cyberstalking and threats against Governor Umo Eno.

Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and ADC candidate, has warned of a coordinated attempt by elements within the ruling establishment to use political and legal tactics to prevent the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 general election. The warning highlights efforts to exclude the ADC from the election in Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has returned to Nigeria following a business trip abroad. His return precedes the official unveiling of Amaechi as his running mate.

Following the African Democratic Congress' presidential primary, Atiku Abubakar was selected as the candidate and Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as his running mate. Atiku is set to be a candidate for the second time in a row.

Internal crises in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have weakened their credibility in Jigawa State, reducing their ability to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC). This fragmentation gives the APC a stronger position in maintaining power.

APC leads with 182,331 cumulative votes across 10 declared LGAs in Ekiti, ahead of PDP's 28,777 and ADC's 6,598. APC has secured all 10 councils announced so far, extending its lead by 153,554 votes.

Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated confidence that the party's presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

Salisu Uli, a governorship candidate of a faction of the African Democratic Congress in Katsina State, has denied being a proxy of rival political camps, stating his candidacy is divinely inspired.

Atiku Abubakar won the African Democratic Congress nomination to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2024 election. The opposition coalition has fractured, with Peter Obi leaving to form the Nigeria Democratic Congress, potentially splitting the opposition vote.