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Party In Turmoil: INEC, ADC Clash Rocks Political Circles
A leadership crisis has engulfed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) spar over the legitimacy of a new set of executives. INEC has maintained that the ADC has yet to satisfy all legal requirements for the recognition of its newly appointed leaders, while the party insists that due process was strictly observed during the transition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The standoff began after the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, along with members of the National Working Committee on July 1. Their exit followed the adoption of the ADC as the platform for an opposition coalition gearing up to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in 2027. At its 99th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on July 29, former Senate President David Mark was inaugurated as National Chairman, and ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola was named National Secretary.
Although Nwosu formally handed over leadership to Mark in the presence of INEC officials, not all party members accepted the transition. Nafiu Bala, the ADC’s 2023 governorship candidate in Gombe State, denounced the change of guard as “an unprecedented assault on democracy” and declared himself interim National Chairman.
Despite the high-profile inauguration, INEC records have yet to be updated. As of Saturday, the commission’s website still listed Nwosu and other previous executives as the party’s recognised officers. INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, said the party has not provided the required documentation — including authenticated signatures of interim leaders — necessary to validate the leadership change.
Sadiq Yar’adua, the ADC’s National Secretary of Membership Mobilisation and Registration, countered that the party has fulfilled all obligations and accused INEC of selective enforcement of electoral rules. He alleged that the commission has turned a blind eye to illegal pre-election activities by President Tinubu’s supporters while frustrating opposition parties.
Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Publicity Secretary, however, downplayed the controversy, describing the delay as an “administrative issue” that had already been resolved internally.
Insiders disclosed that the party’s initial notification to INEC was improperly signed only by Nwosu and former secretary Said Abdullahi, instead of being co-signed by both outgoing and incoming leaders. The error reportedly slowed down INEC’s verification process, though corrections have now been made. Party sources expressed confidence that the Mark-led executive will soon receive official recognition once the paperwork is fully processed.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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