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The South-west ADC dismissed a petition against Aregbesola, claiming critics lack authority. The move highlights ongoing divisions within the party following its congresses and primary elections for the 2027 polls.

A cyberstalking petition filed by a lawmaker led to the arrest and remand of Mr. Nkereuwem, whose wife is challenging him for the Essien Udim State Assembly seat on the ADC platform.

ADC governorship candidate John Akpanudoedehe has accused the party of planning to replace its candidates before INEC publishes the final list. INEC stated such actions fall under the party's authority.

David Mark praised the Court of Appeal's decision as a victory for the ADC and Nigeria's democracy, constitutionalism, and rule of law. The ruling is seen as restoring confidence in democratic processes.

The Appeal Court overturned a judgment that deregistered ADC, Accord, and three other opposition political parties. This decision is seen as a confidence boost for ADC’s presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and Accord’s Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking re-election in the 15 August off-cycle governorship election.

Isa Ashiru announced former Kaduna State House of Assembly member Irmiya Kantitok as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.

Amaechi withdrew his lawsuit challenging Atiku's emergence as ADC's presidential candidate after the parties settled their differences in the primary election dispute.

An Appeal Court has reserved judgment in a case involving ADC, Accord, and other political parties challenging a deregistration order. INEC and the parties are seeking to overturn the Federal High Court's deregistration decision.

The ADC political party stated that a Court of Appeal judgment does not impact their direct primaries. The party assured members and the public that the judgment has no effect on candidate selection processes at all levels.

The Court of Appeal upheld a restraining order preventing INEC from recognizing congresses organized by the Mark-led ADC, maintaining a 2-1 verdict. The order was initially issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja on 29 April.

Nafiu Bala posted a document on INEC letterhead with the INEC logo and screenshots allegedly from the INEC portal. INEC and ADC have addressed the claim of uploading the party’s candidates.

ADC announced it will not challenge the Ekiti governorship election result at the tribunal despite having reservations about some aspects of the election. The party stated that challenging the outcome would not serve the greater interest of its members, supporters, and the people of Ekiti State.

The article discusses the All Progressives Congress (ADC) party's challenge in Kaduna for the 2027 governorship election, emphasizing the need for the National Working Committee to respect the party's internal appeal mechanism findings to maximize chances of success.

The Kano State ADC leadership, led by Musa Ungogo, declared Mr. Khalil the winner of the governorship primary after defeating Ibrahim Ali-Amin. However, the party is denying him the governorship ticket despite the primary victory.

Atiku appointed Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson amid a legal battle with Peter Obi. Okonkwo's appointment followed his criticism of Atiku and the ADC for selecting Rotimi Amaechi as the party's vice-presidential candidate.

The Court of Appeal postponed a hearing on the appeal against the deregistration of ADC and other political parties. The appeal challenges a Federal High Court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five parties.

A senator was disqualified from the APC primary screening process and has defected to the ADC. The disqualification occurred during the May primary election, preventing the senator from seeking re-election for the APC's senatorial ticket.

An ADC official has sued judges over alleged bias, prompting the judges to seek dismissal of the lawsuit. The judges' lawyer filed a joint preliminary objection and a joint statement of defense in response.

Two governorship aspirants, Ibrahim Khalil and Ibrahim Ali-Amin, are disputing the Kano ADC party ticket as the national leadership hasn't announced a flagbearer, leading to conflict among local stakeholders.

ADC candidate Dare Bejide rejected the #EkitiDecides2026 election result, claiming the poll was not credible. He cited a 'war zone' atmosphere in some polling units, including his own.

Mustapha Inuwa warns that supporters are losing confidence in the ADC due to an unresolved dispute over the governorship candidate selection process in Katsina. The dispute has led to growing concerns about the party's future.

An ADC candidate in the 2026 Ekiti election, Mr. Bejide, accused an unidentified woman of buying votes near his polling unit in Ilawe-Ekiti. The report was first published on Premium Times Nigeria.

Aregbesola expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (ADC) will win the 2026 Ekiti governorship election if it is free and fair. He dismissed support from Tinubu as 'obsolete'.

Dare Bejide of the ADC is among 14 candidates competing in the Ekiti gubernatorial election scheduled for 20 June. The article highlights residents addressing their expectations to the ADC governorship candidate.

ADC and the Ekiti state government are disputing access to a state-owned property, with the opposition party claiming the denial disrupted their plans for a pre-governorship election rally.

David Mark presented the ADC flag to Bejide and urged supporters to vote for the ADC in the upcoming election. He expressed confidence in a victory celebration after the election day.

The 2026 Ekiti State gubernatorial race includes Oyebanji and 13 challengers. Only the PDP and ADC parties are noted as having the capacity to contest the election effectively.

The Nigerian Court of Appeal has stayed the deregistration of ADC, Accord, and three other opposition parties. The court criticized the Federal High Court judge who issued the initial deregistration order.

The Court of Appeal halted enforcement of a judgment that deregistered ADC, Accord, and three other opposition parties. The court also criticized the Federal High Court judge who issued the deregistration order.

A group petitions the NJC and CJN regarding a deregistration judgment, seeking sanctions against a judge for possible judicial misconduct. The petitioner urges investigation into Mr. Lifu over alleged unethical actions.

Kenneth Okonkwo opposes the selection of Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate, arguing that choosing a vice-presidential candidate from the South-south may deepen marginalization in the South-east and weaken support for the ADC ticket in the region.

Atiku has selected Amaechi as his running mate for the 2027 election. The ADC announced the choice followed by consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives from all geopolitical zones.

Nigeria's major opposition parties face crises due to their inability to conduct credible primaries in many states and ongoing court disputes, particularly for the ADC. The article questions whether these parties can mount a formidable challenge.

The ADC has rejected a court-ordered deregistration that also affects four other opposition political parties, just months before the 2027 general elections. This decision threatens Atiku’s potential 2027 presidential bid.

Opposition politicians, party leaders, and activists have criticized a Federal High Court ruling to deregister five political parties, including ADC. The decision has drawn backlash, with opposition groups vowing to pursue legal action against the deregistration.

ADC has named Amaechi as Atiku's running mate for the 2027 election, following media reports of the selection.

A court has ordered the deregistration of ADC, Accord, and three other political parties for breaching Section 225 of the Nigerian Constitution. The affected parties are no longer recognized as registered entities.

ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, declined to confirm reports about Atiku's running mate selection when contacted by PREMIUM TIMES. The article states that ADC has not officially verified the claims.

34 ADC assembly aspirants have defected to the PDP, while the APC is seeking support from Inuwa. This follows disputed primaries that caused a split within the ADC, creating rival factions.

ADC is experiencing a leadership crisis as Aregbesola and the party request the judge to withdraw from a lawsuit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, who claims to be the authentic chair. Gombe opposes the call for the judge's withdrawal.