The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday delivered a landmark judgment in the leadership crisis rocking the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), nullifying an earlier directive issued by the Court of Appeal. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, the apex court held that the appellate court acted outside its jurisdiction after it had already dismissed the appeal before it. The court consequently set aside the order directing parties to maintain the status quo. However, the Supreme Court did not declare any faction as the legitimate leadership of the party, instead directing all…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State on Saturday concluded its state congress, resulting in the emergence of new members of the party’s executive council. The executives emerged through a consensus process held in Gusau, the state capital. The exercise was supervised by officials from the party’s national headquarters, led by Hadiza Balarabe, and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking after the exercise, Balarabe said the congress was conducted peacefully and in an orderly manner. According to her, the process produced Kabiru Moyi as state chairman, Sani Musa as vice chairman, Ibrahim Danmaliki Gidangoga as secretary,…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Federal Government of favouritism over the planned construction of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. In a statement issued on Friday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, said the project, reportedly being undertaken in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), raises concerns about equitable treatment of religious groups in the country. The group also criticised what it described as uneven distribution of relief funds, citing the reported allocation of N2 billion to victims of violence in Plateau State without similar interventions in other affected states, including…
The Taraba State Government has denied allegations that it dismissed civil servants following a recent staff verification exercise. Speaking during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Jalingo, the Head of Civil Service, Hamidu Ahmed Kara, said no worker had been sacked under the administration of Agbu Kefas. Kara explained that the state government conducted a verification exercise in 2025 to authenticate workers’ identities, during which more than 3,100 workers were found to have documentation irregularities. He noted that the salaries of those affected were suspended pending proper verification and reintegration into the civil service system. According to him, the measure…
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has formally declared his intention to contest again in the 2027 general election. Adebutu’s declaration was conveyed in a letter dated April 30, 2026, addressed to the PDP leadership at both the state and local government levels. The document was made available to journalists on Friday through his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya. The letter was routed through the party’s leadership in Odogbolu Local Government Area and directed to the Ogun State PDP Chairman. In the correspondence, Adebutu expressed appreciation to party leaders and members for…
A prominent figure in the Kwankwasiyya movement in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, Hon. Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, has resigned from the All Democratic Congress (ADC). Abdullahi, a House of Assembly aspirant, announced his resignation in a letter dated May 1, 2026, addressed to the party chairman of Kofar Ruwa Ward, stating that his decision takes immediate effect. “I hereby formally resign my membership of the All Democratic Congress (ADC) at Kofar Ruwa Ward with immediate effect,” the letter read. He expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve, wishing its leadership and members success in their…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has welcomed the appointment of a new National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Malafa (retd), following her swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan described the appointment as timely, noting that it comes at a critical period as the commission intensifies preparations for upcoming electoral activities. In a statement shared on the commission’s official X handle, Yakubu said the appointment fills a longstanding vacancy in the North-East geopolitical zone, which had remained unrepresented for over a year. He added that restoring full representation would enhance the commission’s decision-making processes…
Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the recent Supreme Court ruling on the party’s leadership dispute, describing it as a significant affirmation of the party’s leadership. Atiku made his position known in a statement shared via his X handle on Thursday, where he expressed support for the decision of the apex court, which he said upheld the leadership of former Senate President David Mark. “Even as we welcome the Supreme Court’s firm affirmation of David Mark and the leadership of our great party, the African Democratic Congress, let no one be…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official website to recognise the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, David Mark. The update, observed around 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, also listed Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Mani Ibrahim Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor as National Legal Adviser. The development comes hours after the Supreme Court set aside a ruling of the Court of Appeal which had directed parties involved in the ADC leadership dispute to maintain the status quo ante bellum.…
The founding National Chairman of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has declared that the 2027 general elections will not hold if the party is excluded from the ballot. Nwosu made the assertion on Wednesday during a party event in Abuja, where he also expressed confidence that the ADC has garnered sufficient support to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next election cycle. According to him, the party has recorded significant gains through its coalition efforts, revealing that as of Tuesday evening, some serving senators in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties were in talks…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to seek re-election, dismissing what he described as coordinated efforts by political opponents to force him out of office. In a strongly worded statement, the president portrayed himself as resilient amid mounting criticism and alleged political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 general elections. “They tried to get rid of me, but I refused to go. I am a very stubborn politician,” Tinubu said. “I will campaign for my second term, and I will win.” He also accused unnamed rivals, including former allies, of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges to undermine his administration and…
The Kano State Police Command has foiled an attempted attack on shops in the Gyadi-Gyadi area, arresting six suspected thugs following a violent clash between rival ‘Yan Daba groups. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the Command responded to a distress call received at about 1:20 p.m. indicating that suspected thugs had mobilised for a confrontation. “Upon receipt of the report, patrol teams were immediately deployed to the scene. On arrival, officers observed a violent clash between suspected ‘Yan Daba groups,” he said.…
The Zamfara State Government has dismissed rumours linking the delay in salary payments to political developments or a possible defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, the government said the delay is not peculiar to Zamfara but part of a broader nationwide financial and banking challenge. According to the statement, the state is engaging relevant authorities at the central level to resolve the issue and ensure prompt payment of outstanding salaries. “The government categorically refutes any claims or rumours suggesting that the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5, 2026, for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties over alleged violations of electoral laws. Justice Peter Lifu set the date after granting the plaintiff, the National Forum of Former Legislators, leave to amend its suit to include additional parties accused of breaching legal requirements. The case also lists the Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, Action Alliance, INEC, and the Attorney-General of the Federation as defendants. In a brief ruling, the judge…
The Accord Party has denied participating in a meeting of 14 political parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a coalition reportedly agreed to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, the party said it was neither aware of the meeting nor represented at the gathering. “It is imprudent and unjust to include a political party in a coalition it was not a part of,” the statement read. Accord condemned the organisers for listing it among participating parties, insisting that its national leadership had no involvement…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the Federal Government to suspend ongoing electioneering campaigns and prioritise efforts to address rising insecurity across the country. Amaechi made the call while speaking on the state of the nation, stressing that the worsening security situation should be treated as a national emergency ahead of political activities. According to him, meaningful elections cannot be conducted in an atmosphere of fear and instability. “There can be no meaningful elections if citizens do not feel safe in their own communities,” he said. The former minister urged authorities to place greater emphasis on the…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has scheduled May 26, 2026, for the conduct of its primary elections for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the primaries would cover the House of Assembly, governorship, National Assembly, and presidential positions. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, disclosed that the party would adopt the consensus mode of selection across all wards nationwide. According to him, the timetable has already been communicated to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Johnson further revealed that INEC recently conducted a verification…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as the administration’s failure to address insecurity in the country. Melaye, a former senator representing Kogi West, made the call in a video posted on his X handle, where he expressed concern over the worsening security situation. According to him, Nigerians are living in “perilous times,” alleging that the current administration has made unfulfilled promises in tackling insecurity. “We live in perilous times… it’s a pitiable situation,” he said, accusing the government of lacking the capacity to effectively…
The Edo State Government has distanced itself from alleged threats made by Emmanuel Eghogho, popularly known as Egogo, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Monday Okpebholo, over the participation of opposition parties in the 2027 general elections. Egogo, in a viral video circulating on social media, reportedly warned that opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), would not be allowed to campaign in the state. He also allegedly threatened that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, would be arrested and handed over to the Commissioner of Police for onward transfer to Abuja if they attempted to conduct political activities. Reacting…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of an amphetamine-based drug, Captagon, in Kwara State, as part of a series of operations targeting drug trafficking networks across the country. Captagon, a highly addictive stimulant commonly used in the Middle East, is known for inducing prolonged wakefulness, euphoria, and reduced fear. Authorities have linked the substance to criminal networks and insurgent activities. The NDLEA disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the agency, the interception followed an earlier seizure at the Apapa seaport in…