Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Others as Party Alleges Political Plot

Mustapha ShehuJune 16, 2026October 15, 20260

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ruling came as a surprise, accusing the judge of disregarding an earlier directive from the Court of Appeal ordering a stay of proceedings in the matter until October 27. “We did not expect the level of judicial rascality that was demonstrated,” Abdullahi said. “When a Court of Appeal says stay proceedings until October 27 and a lower court goes ahead to deliver judgment on the same matter, it is bizarre and dangerous.”

Sheikh Gumi and the Case for Dialogue

Mustapha ShehuJune 14, 2026June 15, 20260

Few public figures in Nigeria generate as much controversy as Sheikh Gumi. Mention his name in any discussion about banditry and kidnapping, and strong opinions quickly emerge. Yet, amid all the criticism directed at him, many Nigerians are overlooking what may be his most important contribution: his ability to communicate with people whom the rest of society cannot reach.

Atiku Picks Amaechi as Running Mate in Strategic Move

Mustapha ShehuJune 13, 2026October 15, 20260

In a move that could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the next presidential election, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has nominated former Minister of Transportation, Chief Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.

‘You Can’t Abuse the House and Claim to Support Its Guest’ — Dickson Fires Back at Obedients

Mustapha ShehuJune 11, 2026October 15, 20260

The former Bayelsa State governor and serving senator made it clear that while the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) had embraced Obi and other opposition figures, it would not tolerate what he described as attacks on the party and its leaders from those claiming to support the former Anambra governor.

Court Voids INEC Timelines for 2027 Primaries, Candidate Substitutions

Mustapha ShehuJune 9, 2026October 15, 20260

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that several deadlines fixed by INEC for the conduct of party primaries, submission of candidates’ particulars, withdrawal and substitution of candidates, as well as campaign timelines, were inconsistent with provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.

PDP BoT Sues INEC, Seeks Recognition of Interim NWC

Mustapha ShehuJune 8, 2026October 15, 20260

The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1159/2026, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 4. The plaintiffs are asking the court to direct INEC to update its records and publish on its website the names of the interim NWC members submitted by the PDP’s BoT and National Executive Committee (NEC).

Appeal Court Voids Basis for Wike’s PDP Caretaker Committee Recognition, Faults Ibadan High Court

Mustapha ShehuJune 6, 2026October 15, 20260

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, nullified the legal foundation upon which Wike’s factional caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was recognized and faulted a Federal High Court judge in Ibadan for granting reliefs that were never sought by any of the parties in the suit.

Mustapha Shehu