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- Attorney General Backs Legal Bid to Deregister ADC and Other Minority Political Parties
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Attorney General of the Federation has formally supported a Federal High Court suit seeking the deregistration of several political parties, including the African Democratic Co...
- Nigeria Democratic Congress Schedules Maiden National Convention for May 9 Following Grassroots Congresses
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced its first National Convention will take place in Abuja on May 9, 2026. According to Deputy National Publicity Secretary Abdulmumin Abd...
- Osun ADC Candidate Commends Supreme Court Decision Overturning Lower Court Status Quo Order
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Najeem Folasayo Salaam, the African Democratic Congress gubernatorial candidate for Osun State, has praised the Supreme Court for nullifying a lower court's directive regarding the...
- ADC Prepares for Continued Legal Struggle as Supreme Court Reinstates David Mark Leadership
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The African Democratic Congress has expressed readiness for a prolonged legal "war" following a Supreme Court victory that vacated a previous status quo order. While the apex court...
- INEC schedules June 20 bye-elections across six states to fill crucial legislative vacancies
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Independent National Electoral Commission has designated Saturday, June 20, 2026, for multiple bye-elections and the Ekiti State governorship poll. This electoral exercise aims...
- Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi Demands Court Compel INEC to Deregister Five Nonperforming Political Parties
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Attorney General of the Federation has filed an affidavit at a Federal High Court seeking the deregistration of the ADC, AA, Accord, ZLP, and APP. Lateef Fagbemi argues that th...
- Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim petitions President Tinubu to delay political party primaries until September under Electoral Act 2026
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Energy entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has formally requested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intervene to shift the 2027 primary election...
- Federal High Court nullifies David Mark led ADC congresses as Supreme Court prepares for leadership ruling
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the state congresses organized by the David Mark faction of the African Democratic Congress. The ruling, deli...
- Gombe State African Democratic Congress demands immediate resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan over partisan allegations
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Gombe State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has staged a formal protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission office demanding the resignation of Chairman...
- Supreme Court Confronts High-Stakes Leadership Rulings for PDP and ADC Amid Intense Courtroom Tension
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain Umar Sani has reported a solemn and tense atmosphere at the Supreme Court as justices prepare to deliver pivotal rulings on the leadership crises...
- Gbenga Hashim Demands Primary Election Delay to September Citing Electoral Act Compliance
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Energy entrepreneur Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has formally petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to shift the 2027 primary election timetable to September. Hashim argues that the...
- High Court Voids David Mark’s ADC Congresses as Supreme Court Ruling Looms Today
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik has nullified state congresses organized by the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress, citing constitutional breaches. The ruling coinc...