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Tinubu support group berates billboard destruction, vandalism in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi A pro-Tinubu youth political support group in Akure, Ondo State, has condemned the destruction of its campaign billboards promoting the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the act as unlawful and undemocratic. The group, Akure Youth for BTO, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday, alleging that several of its billboards were vandalised across parts…
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We can no longer trust INEC, ADC demands Amupitan’s sack
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and all its National Commissioners, accusing the electoral body of partisanship and undermining democracy in Nigeria. The demand was made by Senator David Mark, ADC National Chairman, during a press conference at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja…
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2027: Lagos APC rules out ‘anointed’ candidates, declares open race
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that it has no preferred or “anointed” candidate for any elective position, including the governorship, urging all interested members to freely contest in line with the law. The position was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the State Chairman of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi,…
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APC accuses ADC of self-destruction, denies undermining party
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit back at the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing the party of spreading conspiracy theories and failing to manage its internal affairs responsibly. In a statement on Saturday, signed by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party described the ADC as “a party that never was” and blamed its ongoing leadership crisis…
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Court adjourns suit seeking to bar Senator Kingibe from ADC membership
A federal high court in Abuja has adjourned a suit seeking to bar Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), from presenting herself as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the presiding judge, Peter Lifu, held that the senator must first be served with all relevant court processes by the…
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APC backs INEC’s de-recognition of ADC faction, accuses Mark-led group of hijacking party
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has supported the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition from the factional leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark, describing the crisis within the party as self-inflicted. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will no longer accept correspondence from the…
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Nigeria needs constitutional court to handle election disputes — Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s electoral dispute resolution process, describing the current multi-layer tribunal system as too lengthy and in need of reform. Jonathan made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the 70th birthday celebration and book launch of Senator Gbenga Daniel, who represents Ogun East. He proposed the establishment of…
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LG Polls: EDSIEC promises transparency, urges stakeholders to shun violence
As part of preparations for the Local Government Elections scheduled for July 11, 2026, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has assured stakeholders that the exercise will be peaceful, transparent, and credible. The assurance was given by the EDSIEC Chairman, Hon. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, during a stakeholders’ engagement held on Wednesday at the Commission’s headquarters in Benin City. In his…
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Ekiti 2026: APC targets 500,000 votes for Governor Oyebanji’s re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi The Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ekiti State 2026 Governorship Campaign Council, Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed that the council is adopting a long-term strategy that goes beyond the June 20 governorship poll. Bamidele revealed that the campaign is designed to be inclusive, transparent, and result-driven, with a target of securing at least 500,000 votes for Governor…
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ADC to proceed with congresses, convention amid INEC dispute — Abdullahi
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party will go ahead with its congresses and convention despite the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its leadership dispute. Abdullahi spoke on Thursday during an appearance on Arise TV, noting that the party had already notified INEC of its planned activities.…
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