OK Movement for Obi-Kwankwaso political pressure group, launched

Followers of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have launched a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, as permutations intensify ahead of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress. The group, which announced its emergence in Abuja on Monday, said it had established structures across the 36 […]

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Bauchi gov’s attempt to defect to APC fails as party rejects formula

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed’s plan to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has collapsed following disagreements over a proposed power-sharing formula. The consultations between the governor, his Turaki-led PDP faction, and the APC leadership ended in a deadlock after the ruling party reportedly rejected a 60–40 formula […]

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Hardship is rising, insecurity worsening, debt is mounting, and hope is fading under your govt ―ADC responds to Tinubu

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned President Bola Tinubu to be concerned about a possible electoral defeat in 2027, saying that widespread hardship and worsening living conditions have eroded public confidence in his administration’s policies. The ADC, in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Tinubu appears increasingly detached […]

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House of Reps minority whip resigns from PDP

Minority Whip representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives, Ali Isa, on Tuesday, resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal crisis and alleged undemocratic practices within the party. In a resignation letter dated April 14, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of Kindiyo Ward in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe […]

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ADC holds national convention despite efforts to deny them venue

African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday proceeded with its national convention in Abuja despite the absence of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and earlier fears that the Rainbow Event Centre venue could be withdrawn at the last minute. The event was held amid allegations of pressure from the Federal Capital Development Authority and FCT […]

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David Mark-led ADC, gov Makinde and Tanimu Turaki-led PDP meet to strategize jointly against APC

David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) today had a stakeholders meeting with the Tanimu Turaki and governor Seyi Makinde faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Opposition leaders who were at the Wednesday meeting include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, factional PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki, SAN, former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, former Governors […]

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2027: How ADC landed in troubled waters

Details emerged at the weekend as to how the African Democratic Congress (ADC) landed in what some political observers called the “hot waters of Nigerian politics”, following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the earlier recognition given to the Senator David Mark-led executive committee. The Sunday Tribune was reliably informed […]

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Sokoto Senator, Ibrahim Lamido set to quit APC

Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, has declared his intention to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing the move to the worsening security crisis affecting his constituency. He disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Friday, expressing deep concern over the continued banditry attacks that had plagued several communities […]

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Atiku visits Kwankwaso, ADC Chairman to strategise ahead of 2027 elections (Photos)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has intensified consultations with key opposition figures following the defection of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku said he paid courtesy visits to Kwankwaso and the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, in Abuja, describing […]

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Kwankwaso formally joins ADC in Kano (Photos)

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and ex-Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Governor of Kano State, also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. Recall that yesterday, Kwankwaso announced […]

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New APC National Working Committee members (Full list)

The All Progressives Congress (APC), at its national convention which took place in Abuja Nigeria on March 27 and 28, 2026, has elected its national officers, the National Working Committee (NWC). The national officers are as follows: • National Chairman – Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda • Deputy National Chairman (North) – Ali Bukar Dalori • Deputy […]

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Salihu Tanko Yakassai defects from APC to ADC

Controversial former media aide to governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakassai, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) citing the government’s failure to impact Nigerian lives. Yakassai told journalists on Monday that he was dumping the ruling APC for betraying the trust of Nigerians. He said: “After extensive consultations with family, […]

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Kwankwaso ready to join ADC on Wednesday

Noticeable indications came out on Tuesday that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, may formally obtain his membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday. Sources within the ADC leadership disclosed that Kwankwaso is expected to register as a member of the opposition party in his hometown, Kwankwaso, located in Madobi Local Government […]

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Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, Seyi Makinde, Seriake Dickson meet in Kano, surprises APC

The All Progressives Congress, Kano State chapter, has expressed surprise over the recent Eid-el-Fitr gathering hosted by the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, which brought together former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson. Held on Sunday at Kwankwaso’s residence on Miller Road […]

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PDP governor gets tough conditions to defect to APC

A serving governor on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who is believed to be perfecting his defection plans, is currently engulfed in a dilemma over reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has imposed strident conditions on him to guarantee his defection to the ruling party. The serving governor was said to […]

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Adamawa State governor defects to APC

Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Fintiri said on Friday, February 27, that he defected with his entire cabinet and all the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, officials. The governor said his defection was for the developmental interest of the people […]

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They sold out their people ―Nigerian actress, Onyi Alex slams Igbo elite for supporting Tinubu

Onyi Alex, the popular Nigerian movie star, has reacted to the move by some Igbo businessmen to back the administration of Bola Tinubu. The controversy started after businessmen like Obi Cubana, Chiefpriest, and Zenco publicly declared their support for the City Boys Movement, said to be led by Seyi Tinubu. Their action triggered mixed reactions […]

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Kwankwaso supporters propose Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 presidential ticket

Kwankwaso Support Group 2027 has proposed a joint presidential ticket pairing former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, with Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Leader of the group, Abba Gwale, while speaking in Kano on Friday, stated that as loyal supporters of Senator Kwankwaso, they found it necessary to appeal to Nigerians to support the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, describing […]

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Atiku holds top-secret talks with ADP leaders amid rumours of Obi-Kwankwaso alliance for 2027

There are reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and other senior executives. The meeting reportedly took place at Atiku’s residence in Abuja on Saturday. The meeting is coming on the heels of rumours of an alliance between some opposition […]

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ADC announces composition of 50-member wise men and women policy and manifesto committee (Full list)

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a composition of 50-member wise men and women committee to formulate policy and manifesto for the Party. See the statement below: PRESS STATEMENT The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the constitution of its 50-member Wise Men […]

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