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The Digest: National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has acknowledged the impact of the recent defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso but vowed that the development will spur the party to work harder. Speaking at the party's secretariat in Abuja on...

Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has stated that Peter Obi would have been better served remaining in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to test his political strength instead of defecting. Speaking on Channels Television's The Morning Brief, Momodu said Obi missed an opportunity to demonstrate...

The Digest: Former lawmaker Senator Dino Melaye has slammed Peter Obi over his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement on Wednesday, Melaye accused Obi of running away from competitive primary elections, saying, "He can only...

Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said that Peter Obi opted for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) because he cannot survive in a competitive political coalition that requires negotiation and compromise. Reacting to Obi and...

Buba Galadima, a political associate of Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the south. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today on Monday, Galadima said the party would submit its membership register to INEC...

The political realignment involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has divided opinions across Northern Nigeria. While the Kwankwasiyya movement describes the NDC as a "safer platform" free from legal crises, others question the alliance's viability. A...

Former vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has expressed doubts over Peter Obi's chances of securing northern support ahead of the 2027 elections. "It is very unlikely that the North will rally around OK," Datti said firmly in a recent interview. He revealed that as far back as January...

The Digest: Former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on Nigerians to rally behind the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urging citizens to support a renewed push for good governance and true democracy. In a post on his X platform on Monday, Kwankwaso said, "We are determined...

The Digest: Former governors Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally exited the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), triggering sharp reactions from the Presidency, APC, and opposition stakeholders. The Presidency, through Bayo Onanuga...

The Digest: The hope of a united opposition front to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has suffered a major blow following the collapse of the coalition formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The alliance, which included Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to avoid litigation and internal disputes ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi spoke in Abuja on Sunday after officially receiving his NDC membership card...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The two former governors were presented with membership cards by NDC National Chairman Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe at the...

The Digest: Former Anambra governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, alongside Anambra Central senator Victor Umeh, are currently at the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Abuja. According to DAILY POST, the politicians are expected to officially declare their decision...

The Digest: Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has described Peter Obi's exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as "another example of political opportunism" ahead of the 2027 elections. In a reaction posted on his X handle on Sunday, Onanuga said, "We told you so. The political...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing deepening internal crises and a hostile political environment. In a statement on his X platform on Sunday, Obi said the same state agents that created crises in the...

The Digest: The Obidient Movement Worldwide has stated that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, is currently engaged in extensive, high-level consultations with key stakeholders, political allies, and aligned movements over his 2027 ambition. National...

The Digest: Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers and ex-transportation minister, says supporters of Peter Obi have "abused" him, but he has chosen not to respond to maintain peace within the opposition. Speaking at a town hall in Lagos, Amaechi said: "The reason we don't reply is that we...

Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, the Kwankwasiyya movement has told TheCable. Spokesperson Habibu Mohammed said discussions with the NDC have reached "about 90 percent" and that the defection...

The Digest: Social media users have been reacting to reports that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso may defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Some users criticised Obi, calling it a "clueless" move, while others...

The Digest: Top leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Peter Obi, are considering defecting to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, sources have told Saturday PUNCH. The move follows growing dissatisfaction with the ADC's internal structure...