Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for taking a bold step towards youth inclusion by appointing several young Nigerians to key positions within its National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Atiku praised the party for not just speaking about youth involvement but actively demonstrating it through meaningful appointments. The ADC recently appointed Bilyaminu…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a fundamental change in Nigeria’s national honours system. He argued that top awards should be reserved for entrepreneurs and productive citizens, not politicians. The 64-year-old spoke in Abuja yesterday at the public presentation of a biography for business magnate Gabriel Igbinedion, titled “The Chronicles of a Legend.” READ ALSO: Speculation grows over Peter Obi’s possible return to PDP…

A former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State, Nafi’u Bala, has declared himself as the new national chairman of the party

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure on Thursday upheld the election of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Olayide Adelami as the duly elected governor and deputy governor of Ondo State. The appellate court dismissed appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and Social Democratic Party (SDP). The parties challenged the June 4 verdict of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which…

A former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye’s decision to leave the party is disclosed in a letter dated July 4, and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Aiyeroro Gbede, Ijumu LGA of Kogi state. In the letter shared on his X handle on Thursday, Melaye cited “lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people…

Indications have emerged suggesting that former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, may be considering a political return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sparking concerns over the stability of the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Political analysts and observers warn that Obi’s potential defection to the PDP could fragment the opposition bloc, which has recently been gaining momentum through the ADC-led alliance aimed…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is not a card-carrying member of the party. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday night, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi clarified Obi’s position within the opposition coalition. Abdullahi maintained, however, that Obi had been an active part of the coalition from its inception. “Peter Obi has been part of the coalition from…

Prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Lere Olayinka, has responded to circulating reports suggesting that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may return to the PDP. Olayinka, an aide to the FCT Minister, in an exclusive interview with The New Daily Prime on Wednesday, said he was not aware of any plans by the former Anambra governor to rejoin the party. He explained that his position…

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has issued a firm warning to party members, declaring that under his leadership, there will be no tolerance for anti-party activities or internal disloyalty. Speaking to a gathering of party members in Abuja, the former Senate President made it clear that the ADC would only accommodate individuals who are fully committed to its mission and vision, especially as the…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has firmly denied allegations that the Presidency offered ministerial slots to Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bwala, in a statement posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, described Nwosu’s claim as false and unfounded, asserting that no government official other than President Tinubu holds the authority to promise or grant…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) underwent a significant leadership transition yesterday during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The party swore in David Mark as its Interim National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as the Interim National Secretary. READ ALSO: PDP tackles ADC, reaffirms strength ahead of 2027 polls In his inaugural address, Mark outlined his vision for the party, pledging a strong commitment to internal democratic principles, transparency,…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Senator Bukola Saraki, has denied directing any of his supporters to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at his residence in Ilorin, Saraki reassured his supporters of his unwavering loyalty to the PDP and expressed confidence that ongoing efforts to reposition the party would soon yield positive results. Addressing party…