Obi, Kwankwaso Defection Shakes Opposition Coalition

  Fresh divisions have emerged within Nigeria’s fragmented opposition bloc over plans to field a consensus presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in 2027, with key parties and figures publicly distancing themselves from the proposal even as loyalists of former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso push for a unified southern…

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ADC: Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Hurts But Eases Pressure

  The African Democratic Congress has acknowledged that the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from its platform is a setback, while simultaneously describing it as a source of relief, as Nigeria’s opposition landscape continues to fracture ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi made the disclosure on Monday…

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Kwankwaso Confirms Talks with NDC, PRP

  Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has issued a formal clarification, stating categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his political associates, even as he confirmed active consultations with the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Peoples Redemption Party. Kwankwaso made the clarification in a statement…

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Gbandi May Quit ADC as Factional Tensions Persist

  Tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are showing no signs of easing. Beyond the widely reported speculation about former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s uncertain status with the party, fresh indications now point to another high-profile figure quietly weighing his options — former ADC Deputy National Chairman and diaspora leader, Hon. (Dr.)…

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Atiku: ADC Victory Not Final as Focus Shifts to 2027 Elections

  Fresh from a Supreme Court ruling affirming David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters against premature celebration, warning that the political contest ahead remains decisive. The statement signals a shift within the opposition from legal consolidation to political mobilisation, as parties begin positioning for the 2027 general…

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“APC Will Fail Integrity Test” – ADC Leader

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ladan Salihu, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be swept from power at the 2027 general elections, warning that President Bola Tinubu’s administration cannot survive the weight of public anger bearing down on it. Salihu made the assertion during an appearance on Channels…

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Labour Party Fixes April 28 Convention

  The Labour Party has moved to formalise its internal electoral process with the release of chairmen and members of subcommittees tasked with overseeing ward, local government and state congresses nationwide, setting the stage for its 2026 National Convention. Details of the appointments were contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special…

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ADC Convention: Obi, Amaechi Meet Secretly at David Mark’s Home

  Prominent opposition figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, converged at the residence of embattled African Democratic Congress National Chairman Senator David Mark on Tuesday for a closed-door strategic briefing held on the sidelines of the party’s national convention in Abuja. The meeting, focused on…

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