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ADC alleges venue denial in Abuja, relocates convention to alternative centre, insists event proceeds despite last-minute setbacks. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused authorities of denying it access to major public venues in Abuja ahead of its national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026. In a post shared on...

Six ADC state chapters suspend congresses after INEC derecognises factions. At least six state chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have suspended their congresses and other scheduled party activities following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) derecognition of factional leaderships within the party. The development comes amid a deepening...

Opposition leaders rally at INEC headquarters, condemning ADC derecognition and alleging bias threatening Nigeria’s democratic process and institutions. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, alongside David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, on Tuesday led a protest tagged ‘Occupy INEC’ in Abuja....

David Mark insists he remains ADC chairman, describes resignation claims as false and politically motivated misinformation. The African Democratic Congress faction led by David Mark has dismissed as false and malicious reports alleging that he has stepped down from his position. Describing the claim as “an insidious fabrication” orchestrated by...

INEC removes Mark, Aregbesola from ADC leadership records and halts recognition of party activities pending court ruling. The crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on Wednesday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) moved to strike out the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its records...

ADC claims APC figures are plotting to destabilise opposition and impose President Tinubu as unopposed candidate during 2027 election.  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that powerful figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are plotting to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe...

Political leaders and civil society condemn violent disruption of ADC event in Cross River, call for arrest of attackers. The commissioning of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State was disrupted on Saturday after suspected thugs reportedly attacked the venue. The incident...

Anambra ADC chairman says only 22,000 members registered, blaming heavy portal traffic and technical glitches slowing revalidation exercise. The Anambra State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Patrick Obianyo, has expressed frustration at the poor running of the party’s registration and revalidation processes in the state. The state...