Dele Momodu has criticised Peter Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the former Labour Party presidential candidate should have remained in the party to test his political strength. Momodu, publisher of Ovation International, made the comments during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, May 6. He was…
Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The defections were formally announced during plenary on Tuesday, May 5. This development follows a major political shift on May 3, when Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,…
Nigeria’s Senate has revised its internal rules to make the requirements for becoming Senate President more stringent, limiting the role to lawmakers with greater experience. The decision followed a closed-door session on Tuesday, May 5, where senators agreed on new criteria designed to strengthen institutional hierarchy and deepen legislative expertise. Under the new rules, only…
Peter Obi has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing persistent internal crises within the party. In a statement released on May 3, Obi explained that his decision was driven by “endless court cases, internal conflicts, suspicion, and division” within the ADC. Addressing Nigerians, Obi said he felt compelled to speak…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its official records, reinstating Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with other members of the party’s National Working Committee. A review of INEC’s website shows the updated ADC leadership, listing Mark as chairman and former Osun State governor,…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the Ibadan convention organised by a faction of the People’s Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki, which took place in Ibadan in November last year. In a split ruling of three to two, the court; through a lead judgment delivered by Justice Stephen Adah—strongly criticised the Turaki faction…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has announced his departure from the party and his intention to join the Peoples Redemption Party. He made the announcement on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, citing internal conflicts and what he described as a departure…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark, directing the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognise or take part in any congress organised by committees set up by the group. Delivering the judgment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the caretaker leadership…
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), says he turned down an invitation to the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, describing it as an effort by established political figures to “rebrand themselves.” Opposition figures met in Ibadan over the weekend and agreed to pursue a united front, including the possibility…
David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of eroding democratic institutions in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, Mark claimed that the current administration is deliberately weakening opposition parties and limiting Nigerians’ ability to freely choose their leaders. “In the past three…
