African Democratic Congress

Also known as: ADC

African Democratic Congress — Nigerian opposition party fielding Atiku Abubakar as 2027 presidential candidate, subject to deregistration order pending appeal.

2026-05-042026-08-25

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

May 2026
4 MayJoy Online
… They were previously in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who came second in the last election. …
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
4 MayThe Chronicle
Presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has announced his “decision to leave” the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. …
Peter Obi Announces ‘Decision To Leave ADC’

Politics

INEC clears Atiku and 470 other ADC candidates for 2027

The News

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has cleared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 470 other candidates from the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, following a Supreme Court judgment affirming the faction's party leadership. The faction has submitted candidates for 471 positions: one presidential, 109 senatorial, and 360 House of Representatives.

16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 16 July

INEC clears Atiku and 470 other ADC candidates for 2027
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has cleared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 470 other candidates from the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, following a Supreme Court judgment affirming the faction's party leadership. The faction has submitted candidates for 471 positions: one presidential, 109 senatorial, and 360 House of Representatives.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 14 July

Atiku welcomes WAEC, NECO fee reversal after public opposition
Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Federal Government's suspension of proposed increases in WAEC and NECO registration fees following widespread public criticism from parents, students, and civil society. He questioned why the government waited for public outrage before reversing the policy, arguing the increase would have deepened educational inequality and limited access to education for Nigerian children.
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 10 July

Atiku warns Tinubu over Peter Obi's safety threats
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, saying the safety of opposition leaders is a constitutional obligation and test of democratic credentials. Atiku's warning follows Obi's recent alarm over threats to his life ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
PDP needs internal reform to win 2027 presidency—Wike
Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike says the Peoples Democratic Party will struggle to win the presidency in 2027 unless it rebuilds internal structures and resolves lingering crises. He argued that parties must strengthen grassroots organization and demonstrate performance at state level before contending for the presidency.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 16 June

ADC names ex-Rivers governor Amaechi as Atiku running mate
The African Democratic Congress announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as vice-presidential candidate alongside presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 general election, following consultations with party leaders and stakeholders across geopolitical zones.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 15 June

Nigerian court orders deregistration of opposition party ADC, four others
A Federal High Court judge ordered Nigeria's electoral commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other parties for failing to meet constitutional performance thresholds, a ruling that affects the main opposition ahead of January elections. The ADC, whose presidential candidate is former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, plans to appeal.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

Atiku aide alleges APC using police to guard Tinubu billboards
An aide to ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the APC deploys police officers to protect President Tinubu's campaign billboards rather than to safeguard Nigerians, citing reports that Edo State police took shifts guarding billboards around Ring Road.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 2 June

Atiku's camp denies rigging claims, demands evidence
The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar's camp has denied allegations by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal that Atiku influenced the party's primary outcome, insisting the exercise reflected the will of party members and accusing Lawal of making unsubstantiated allegations.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 1 June

Nigeria's Peter Obi to run for president again in January
Nigerian politician Peter Obi won the Nigeria Democratic Congress primary and announced he will run for president again in January after quitting an opposition alliance less than a month earlier, setting up another three-way contest against incumbent Bola Tinubu and a divided opposition.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

Nigeria opposition leaders join NDC ahead of party convention
Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other opposition figures are in Abuja for the Nigeria Democratic Congress national convention, which will address zoning, party constitution ratification, and election of national executives. The convention follows a wave of defections to the NDC, including 17 members of the House of Representatives from the African Democratic Congress.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 6 May

Nigeria opposition figures quit coalition ahead of 2027 election
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have left a newly formed opposition alliance citing legal disputes and internal divisions, dealing a blow to efforts to unite against President Bola Tinubu. The two, who placed third and fourth in the 2023 presidential election, have joined another opposition grouping instead, forcing a review of the coalition's plan to back a single presidential candidate.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

Nigerian opposition figures Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC
Two prominent opposition figures who finished third and fourth in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election have switched to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, raising prospects of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next year's election. The move comes nine months after they joined the African Democratic Congress, an alliance that became embroiled in legal disputes.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Peter Obi leaves ADC ahead of 2027 election
Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi has announced his departure from the African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises, external interference, and a toxic political climate. He said his exit was not due to personal grievances with party leaders but rather due to internal division, legal disputes, and destabilising forces within the party.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →