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The Digest: Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Nafiu Bala have protested at INEC headquarters in Abuja, demanding recognition of Bala as the party's authentic national chairman. The protest, led by Bala and House of Representatives member Leke Abejide, marks the second...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as of April 3. Jigawa recorded the highest with 201,047 registrants, followed by Lagos (181,095) and Kano (177,681)...

The Digest: Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja, demanding the resignation or removal of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan. Protesters, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, and David Mark, marched to the INEC...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has warned broadcast media organisations to uphold accuracy and professionalism, stating that the credibility of the 2027 elections depends on how responsibly Nigeria's airwaves are managed. Speaking at the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition submitted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), presented by National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola to INEC National Commissioner Abdullahi Zuru. The petition follows a peaceful protest led by Atiku...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to contest the 2027 general election on its own platform despite INEC's decision to derecognise the party's leadership. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi told Channels TV's Politics Today: "One thing I can guarantee is...

The Digest: The Federal Government has proposed N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for "Electoral Adjudication and Post Election Provision" – a fund for managing legal disputes after the 2027 elections. The allocation sits under Service-Wide Votes, a centrally managed contingency pool...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused INEC of laying "deliberate administrative landmines" to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections. The party said INEC's refusal to receive correspondence pending a court ruling conflicts with the Electoral Act's May...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is weighing its options after INEC decided to de-recognise its leadership and halt communication with the party. The party insists there is a deliberate administrative ploy to prevent it from fielding candidates in 2027. Options include defying...

The Digest: Anxious aspirants in the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are pressing leaders for an alternative political platform after INEC withdrew recognition of the party's two factions. Sources say the group concluded that resolving the leadership crisis...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan of contempt of court over his warning against the party proceeding with planned congresses and national convention. In a statement by spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, the party rejected Amupitan's remarks...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan has rejected claims that the commission is being used to create a one-party state in favour of President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027. Speaking on Friday, he said Nigeria remains a multi-party state recognised by the constitution. He cited the...

The Digest: INEC has defended its decision to withdraw recognition from both factions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating it acted on a Court of Appeal order to maintain the status quo ante bellum. In a statement by chief press secretary Adedayo Oketola, the commission said...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has declared that it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite the Independent National Electoral Commission's position on its internal leadership dispute. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the party...

The Digest: Top opposition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and Senator David Mark have gathered at the Yar'Adua Center in Abuja to address the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress following its derecognition by the Independent...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress faction led by Senator David Mark has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission's decision to delist its leadership, accusing the electoral body of bowing to government pressure. ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi alleged that INEC's...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, creating confusion and anxiety within the party. INEC said it will suspend...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to clarify reports of a planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move could disrupt the electoral process and discourage participation. ADC National Publicity...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced it will cease to recognize either faction of the African Democratic Congress following a Court of Appeal judgment on March 12, 2026. INEC will no longer accept correspondence from the David Mark-led faction or the Rafiu...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission will commence a nationwide voter revalidation drive on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election. The exercise will begin at the LGA level from April 13 to May 2, move to...