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[Bolaji Abdullahi @BolajiADC]

At a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling under crushing economic hardship, escalating insecurity, widespread unemployment, and growing national anxiety inflicted by the APC, it is deeply disturbing that powerful forces appear more interested in eliminating political opposition than confronting the real crises facing the country.

From our standpoint, the issue before the country is no longer simply about party registration. It is about whether the Nigerian people will be allowed genuine political choices in 2027. It is about whether democracy will remain a contest decided by voters at the ballot box or by powerful interests operating through institutions that ought to remain impartial.

Let it be clearly stated: the ADC will not stand by while the democratic rights of millions of Nigerians are threatened. We reject any and all attempts to intimidate, suppress, deregister, or politically extinguish our party and other opposition parties through means that offend both the spirit and the letter of the Constitution.

Nigeria is a nation of law, not a nation governed by the whims and caprices of agents of the ruling party. Therefore, as a law-abiding political party, the ADC will vigorously challenge this judgment through every lawful and constitutional avenue available to us. We shall mobilise all democratic stakeholders. We shall defend the rights of all our candidates, members, supporters, and the millions of Nigerians who are looking to the ADC as a credible alternative for national renewal.

Make no mistake, this is another act of desperation by the ruling party and the government to hand President Tinubu a second term without contest. This will not work. We therefore warn those who are seeking to manufacture a civilian dictatorship to understand that democracy cannot be strangled without consequences for national stability.

The responsibility for any tension or crisis arising from efforts to weaponise the judiciary against legitimate political opposition will rest squarely with those who are pursuing this dangerous and illegitimate path.

Meanwhile, the ADC will petition the National Judicial Council (NJC) over the judicial rascality demonstrated by the presiding judge of the Federal High Court, whose conduct has continued to bring the institution of the judiciary into disrepute.

We call on all our members, candidates, supporters, and coalition partners across the country to remain calm, vigilant, and steadfast. Whatever it takes, the ADC will be on the ballot so long as the 2027 election is to hold.

Further directives will be communicated through the appropriate channels.

Signed:

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress (ADC)

[Muhammad Ashir @Muhammad_Ashirr]

ALLAHU AKBAR!

Student Fatima Musa from Yobe State, Nigeria, has handwritten the entire Holy Qur’an by herself. An inspiring achievement of dedication, patience, and love for the Qur’an.

Teach your children the Qur’an, and the Qur’an will teach them everything.

May Allah make the Qur’an a source of salvation for us all.
Aameen. 🤲

[Bashir El-Rufai @BashirElRufai]

NADECO in full action.

[Bloomberg @business]

African Democratic Congress, one of Nigeria’s major opposition parties, has selected former Transport Minister Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar https://t.co/tZn4QoKCym

[African Democratic Congress @ADCNig]

“YOU ARE PLAYING WITH FIRE”, ADC WARNS GOVERNMENT AGENTS SEEKING PARTY DE-REGISTRATION
-JUSTICE PETER LIFU IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY, SAYS PARTY

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to warn, in the strongest possible terms, against any attempt to use the judiciary as an instrument to undermine democracy and plunge Nigeria into a major political crisis.

We are deeply alarmed by the judgment reportedly delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in a case filed by the so-called National Forum of Former Legislators seeking the de-registration of the ADC and four other political parties. This judgment stands in direct conflict with constitutional principles and all known judicial processes and procedures.

The facts are straightforward. The plaintiffs had argued that the ADC and four other political parties failed to satisfy constitutional requirements relating to continued registration. However, in its counter-affidavit filed before the court in May, INEC, the constitutional body empowered with the registration, regulation, and supervision of political parties in Nigeria, categorically maintained that the ADC had not violated any registration requirements, had not failed any constitutional electoral-performance threshold, and that no legally recognised basis existed for its de-registration.

INEC further made it clear that the de-registration of a political party cannot be driven by political pressure, sentiment, or the wishes of interested parties. It must be based strictly on constitutionally established grounds, none of which had been proven against the ADC.

Apart from INEC's firm position in support of the party, the ADC finds it troubling that the trial judge was aware of a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal issued on May 22, 2026, directing a stay of proceedings on the matter. The judge, however, chose to flagrantly and contemptuously disregard a clear order of a superior court in a manner that brings into question all known judicial traditions.

The ADC considers this development not merely a legal dispute, but a dangerous escalation capable of destabilising the nation's democratic process. Our position is anchored on the role that agents of the ruling party have played in this matter. It would be recalled that the case has been championed directly by individuals working with the President's Chief of Staff. The decision of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, who is a second defendant in the matter, to join the matter as a plaintiff in April, is an absurdity, which sends a signal that is impossible to ignore.

We are therefore left in no doubt that this latest development is a continuation of the ruling party's persistent efforts to undermine the opposition, especially the ADC. We also find the timing of this ruling quite curious. Despite all the obstacles placed in its way, the ADC has risen to the task and met all benchmarks and deadlines. Therefore, coming at a time when the party has concluded its primaries and is fielding candidates for all positions in the next election, especially the presidential election, it is clear what this is all about.

However, the ADC would like to warn that any attempt to eliminate the country's major opposition party through judicial manoeuvring, thereby sabotaging the political aspirations of hundreds of its candidates, is a direct invitation to anarchy.

This is why we consider this ruling reckless, provocative, and even incendiary. Those who believe they can manipulate institutions of state to narrow the democratic space must understand that they are playing with forces far greater than partisan interests.

At a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling under crushing economic hardship, escalating insecurity, widespread unemployment, and growing national anxiety inflicted by the APC, it is deeply disturbing that powerful forces appear more interested in eliminating political opposition than confronting the real crises

[Bolaji Abdullahi @BolajiADC]

“YOU ARE PLAYING WITH FIRE”, ADC WARNS GOVERNMENT AGENTS SEEKING PARTY DE-REGISTRATION
-JUSTICE PETER LIFU IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY, SAYS PARTY

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to warn, in the strongest possible terms, against any attempt to use the judiciary as an instrument to undermine democracy and plunge Nigeria into a major political crisis.

We are deeply alarmed by the judgment reportedly delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in a case filed by the so-called National Forum of Former Legislators seeking the de-registration of the ADC and four other political parties. This judgment stands in direct conflict with constitutional principles and all known judicial processes and procedures.

The facts are straightforward. The plaintiffs had argued that the ADC and four other political parties failed to satisfy constitutional requirements relating to continued registration. However, in its counter-affidavit filed before the court in May, INEC, the constitutional body empowered with the registration, regulation, and supervision of political parties in Nigeria, categorically maintained that the ADC had not violated any registration requirements, had not failed any constitutional electoral-performance threshold, and that no legally recognised basis existed for its de-registration.

INEC further made it clear that the de-registration of a political party cannot be driven by political pressure, sentiment, or the wishes of interested parties. It must be based strictly on constitutionally established grounds, none of which had been proven against the ADC.

Apart from INEC's firm position in support of the party, the ADC finds it troubling that the trial judge was aware of a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal issued on May 22, 2026, directing a stay of proceedings on the matter. The judge, however, chose to flagrantly and contemptuously disregard a clear order of a superior court in a manner that brings into question all known judicial traditions.

The ADC considers this development not merely a legal dispute, but a dangerous escalation capable of destabilising the nation's democratic process. Our position is anchored on the role that agents of the ruling party have played in this matter. It would be recalled that the case has been championed directly by individuals working with the President's Chief of Staff. The decision of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, who is a second defendant in the matter, to join the matter as a plaintiff in April, is an absurdity, which sends a signal that is impossible to ignore.

We are therefore left in no doubt that this latest development is a continuation of the ruling party's persistent efforts to undermine the opposition, especially the ADC. We also find the timing of this ruling quite curious. Despite all the obstacles placed in its way, the ADC has risen to the task and met all benchmarks and deadlines. Therefore, coming at a time when the party has concluded its primaries and is fielding candidates for all positions in the next election, especially the presidential election, it is clear what this is all about.

However, the ADC would like to warn that any attempt to eliminate the country's major opposition party through judicial manoeuvring, thereby sabotaging the political aspirations of hundreds of its candidates, is a direct invitation to anarchy.

This is why we consider this ruling reckless, provocative, and even incendiary. Those who believe they can manipulate institutions of state to narrow the democratic space must understand that they are playing with forces far greater than partisan interests.

[Bolaji Abdullahi @BolajiADC]

ADC PICKS RT. HON. CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI AS ATIKU’S RUNNING MATE.

The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that the Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been selected as the Vice-Presidential Candidate of our great party for the 2027 Presidential Election.
This recommendation follows the successful conclusion of the ADC Presidential Primaries, in which Rt. Hon. Amaechi emerged as the runner-up, earning widespread support from party members across the federation and demonstrating his enduring appeal as one of Nigeria's most experienced and respected political leaders.

The proposed partnership between His Excellency Atiku Abubakar and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi represents more than a political alliance; it is the coming together of two tested statesmen with the experience, national reach, and leadership capacity required to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges and reposition the country for a new era of prosperity, security, and inclusive development.

Rt. Hon. Amaechi brings to this ticket one of the most comprehensive public service records in contemporary Nigerian politics. His experience spans all major pillars of democratic governance. He served with distinction as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, making him one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. He subsequently served two terms as Governor of Rivers State, where he oversaw significant investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and public sector reforms. At the national level, he served as Minister of Transportation, leading some of the most ambitious transportation and rail modernization initiatives in Nigeria's history.

Few political leaders in Nigeria today possess such extensive and balanced experience across both the legislative and executive arms of government. This depth of experience will be invaluable in supporting the next ADC administration from day one.

Beyond his impressive credentials, Rt. Hon. Amaechi strengthens the ticket strategically. His political influence across the South-South and wider Southern Nigeria, his reputation as a reform-minded administrator, and his proven ability to build coalitions across political, ethnic, and regional lines make him uniquely positioned to complement the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar.

Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national ticket—one that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions. Their combined experience in governance, economic management, public administration, party organization, and nation-building offers Nigerians a credible and compelling alternative capable of restoring confidence in government and accelerating national development.

At a time when millions of Nigerians are demanding competent leadership, economic revival, job creation, security, and national unity, the Atiku-Amaechi ticket sends a clear message: the ADC is prepared to govern, prepared to unite the nation, and prepared to deliver results.

The leadership of the ADC is confident that this partnership will energize our growing coalition, inspire hope among Nigerians, and provide the leadership necessary to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The ADC therefore calls on all party members, coalition partners, civil society organizations, youth groups, women leaders, and Nigerians of goodwill to join us as we embark on this historic journey to renew our nation and secure a better future for generations to come.

Signed:

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress (ADC)

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[uche diala @uchediala]

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"Hajara Usman's analysis is both incisive and timely. I align fully with her submission regarding Mallam Nasir @elrufai.

The discourse around leadership in Nigeria often suffers from selective memory and emotional bias. Yet, as Hajara rightly notes, objective assessment demands that we separate personality from performance, and perception from policy outcomes. El-Rufai’s tenure in Kaduna was never defined by neutrality or placation. It was defined by decision. And in a polity where indecision has become the default, that alone merits scrutiny, not vilification.

His attributes, vision, intellectual rigor, eloquence, and political courage are rare commodities in our democratic space. The “murky waters of politics” she references are indeed navigated not by popularity, but by leaders willing to confront entrenched interests. El-Rufai’s willingness to implement the Luther Agwai report and compensate aggrieved Fulani families was not an endorsement of crime, but a recognition that sustainable peace requires addressing grievances on all sides. That is the calculus of statesmanship: uncomfortable, unpopular, but necessary.

On the Gonin-Gora and Kaduna-Abuja expressway crises, her account underscores a painful truth: leaders must choose between appeasing vocal constituencies and protecting silent victims. El-Rufai chose the latter. The warning to Gonin-Gora elders was not rhetoric. It was deterrence. And deterrence, when applied consistently, restores order where appeasement only emboldens criminality. That is why the axis recorded relative calm afterward.

Similarly, his handling of the IMN/El-Zakzaky standoff was rooted in a principle that Nigeria ignores at its peril: no individual, sect, or group can be allowed to exist as a parallel state. When Gelesu became a no-go area and federal officials were obstructed, the issue transcended religion. It became a question of sovereignty. El-Rufai’s insistence on due process through the courts, rather than extrajudicial excess, was precisely what the rule of law demands. To condemn him for that is to endorse impunity.

Beyond these flashpoints, El-Rufai’s broader legacy in Kaduna, education reform, fiscal restructuring, urban renewal, and the aggressive pursuit of Internally Generated Revenue reflects the kind of transformational leadership we claim to desire but rarely tolerate. Reform is disruptive. It creates enemies. But nations are not built by leaders who avoid making enemies. They are built by leaders who make the right ones.

Hajara’s final point is the most critical: until we identify the true “sacred cows” holding Nigeria captive, ethnic militias, sectarian warlords, corrupt political dynasties, we will keep cycling through mediocrity. We need more leaders with El-Rufai’s surgical boldness, not fewer. Nigeria does not need more consensus. It needs more courage.

May her voice remain undeterred. Kaduna, and indeed Nigeria, needs more such intellectual honesty."

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[Assab Aichatou Djibril @AAD_EL_Rufai]

Today exactly 119Days in Detention.

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[uche diala @uchediala]

WOMEN COALITION DEMANDS END TO ‘POLITICAL WITCH-HUNT' AGAINST EL-RUFAI, AIDES (DAILY TRUST)

By
Mohammed I. Yaba
Mon, 15 Jun 2026

A coalition of over 100 women groups and associations in Kaduna State has called for an end to “political witch-hunt” against former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Chief of Staff, Hon. Bashir Saidu, and other officials of his administration.

The women operating under the umbrella of Coalition of Women Societies and Associations in Kaduna State, made the demand in a statement signed by its Convener, Hon. Hafsat Baba and Hajiya Laila Gambo Umaru.

The women groups expressed concern over what they claimed was a sustained campaign of political persecution, intimidation and negative profiling directed at El-Rufai and his associates.

According to the statement, political disagreements in a democratic society should not be allowed to degenerate into actions that undermine the constitutional rights and personal liberties of citizens.

“We are deeply concerned by developments that appear aimed at intimidating and silencing prominent political figures who have contributed significantly to governance and democratic development,” the coalition stated.

The group noted that El-Rufai remains a notable figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, citing his role as a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his contributions to the party’s growth and successes.

The coalition also recalled his involvement in the campaign that led to the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023, describing him as one of the leading figures who supported APC.

Beyond partisan politics, the women groups said El-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State was remembered for major reforms and infrastructure projects, including investments in roads, transportation, water supply and public sector restructuring.

They argued that it was troubling that a former governor and his associates, whom they said contributed to governance and public service, were allegedly being subjected to what they termed a coordinated effort to tarnish their reputations.

While affirming that no individual is above the law, the coalition maintained that all allegations against public officials must be handled through lawful, transparent and constitutionally recognised procedures.

The women further called for the immediate release of any of the affected individuals if they were being detained or restricted in a manner inconsistent with the law.

The coalition also urged security agencies, anti-corruption bodies and other public institutions to remain professional, impartial and free from political influence in carrying out their statutory responsibilities.

They said democracy can only flourish where justice, fairness and the rule of law prevail, warning that the selective application of state power could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions.

They also called on civil society organisations, the media and democratic institutions to remain vigilant in defending constitutional governance and fundamental human rights.

Via: Daily Trust

[Abdool Moh. @abdool_moh]

Another disaster we are not talking about is The National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu who has recorded more success in his political fight with Elrufai and running his political propaganda PR than tackling Terrorists. Nigeria is overrun by terrorists under his watch.

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[Assab Aichatou Djibril @AAD_EL_Rufai]

"The only repentant bandit is a dead one".

~Mal. Nasir El-rufai