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Ex-ADC stalwart, Oluwatosin Ayeni, emerges DLA Ondo chair
By Bayo Oyeyemi A former chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Ondo State, Oluwatosin Ayeni, has been elected as the state chairman of the newly registered Democratic Leadership Alliance. Ayeni emerged through a consensus arrangement at the party’s congress held on Thursday in Akure, reflecting what party leaders described as a unified decision among members. Announcing the outcome, the…
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Supreme Court overturns status quo order in ADC leadership case, directs retrial
The Supreme Court has ordered that the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), involving former Senate President David Mark, be returned to the Federal High Court for hearing and determination. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, set aside the Court of Appeal’s order directing parties…
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Atiku reacts to Supreme Court verdict on ADC, says ‘victory belongs to Nigerians’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a victory for Nigerians, while warning that the broader political struggle is far from over. In a statement issued on Thursday, Atiku welcomed the court’s decision, which affirmed the leadership position associated with…
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Zoning debate a distraction from insecurity, economic hardship — Hayatudeen
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Mohammed Hayatudeen, has criticised the ongoing national debate on zoning, saying it is distracting Nigerians from more urgent challenges facing the country. Speaking on Political Paradigm on Channels Television, the economist and former banker said issues such as insecurity, poverty, and unemployment should be the nation’s priority…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court reinstates David Mark as ADC leader
The Supreme Court has reinstated the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, effectively restores Mark’s position at the helm of the party following a leadership dispute within the party. Details of the judgment were not immediately disclosed, but the decision is expected to settle the protracted internal crisis…
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Ambode pledges support for Hamzat, APC ahead of Lagos governorship poll
Former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, pledging support for the party in the upcoming elections. Ambode gave the assurance in a statement on Wednesday, where he described Hamzat’s adoption as a reflection of loyalty, commitment and long-standing…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court nullifies PDP 2025 Ibadan convention
The Supreme Court has voided the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, dismissing the appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the party. Delivering the majority judgment, Justice Stephen held that the national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, last…
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BREAKING: Jandor withdraws from Lagos guber race, backs party consensus
A Lagos State governorship aspirant, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal from the 2027 gubernatorial race under the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need to uphold party unity and align with its leadership direction. Jandor made the announcement in a press statement issued on Thursday, just days after confirming that he had procured the party’s…
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Adeleke accuses Oyetola, Oyebamiji of plotting to disrupt Osun poll
Predicts early victory in August 15 governorship election By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, of plotting to disrupt the August 15 governorship election over alleged fears of defeat. In a statement issued by the governor’s…
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2027: ADC will be on ballot—David Mark
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will participate in all elections in 2027, dismissing concerns over ongoing legal disputes. Speaking on Wednesday night after a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mark expressed confidence that the litigation…
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