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Court Judgment Shakes ADC As Kachikwu Claims Victory Over Takeover Attempt
Dumebi Kachikwu, the former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that an alleged attempt to take over the opposition party has collapsed ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made the remark on Wednesday while reacting to a Federal High Court judgment that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the David Mark-led faction of the party. Kachikwu said the ruling confirmed his earlier position that certain individuals were trying to unlawfully seize control of the ADC. “The court has spoken clearly. It has confirmed what we have been saying all along—that the ADC is not for sale,” he stated. He added that the judgment effectively halted what he described as a coordinated effort to hijack the party, insisting those behind it had been stopped legally. “Those who tried to hijack our party have been shown the way out through the same back door they came in,” he said. Kachikwu also described the alleged actors as “political desperados,” saying their plan had collapsed under judicial review.
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, alongside the National Publicity Secretary of the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, Justin Ijeh, has called for adherence to Nigeria’s informal zoning practice, saying it promotes fairness, equity, and national stability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in an interview with Punch, Tanko maintained that the idea of a southern presidential ticket is based on fairness and political balance, noting that the current presidency is already held by the South.
He explained that Peter Obi had aligned with this position by agreeing to serve only one term of four years if elected.
Tanko said: “Yes, we are concerned about zoning. That was why we’ve been asking the ADC to zone the presidency to the southern part of this country, considering the simple fact that the Presidency has been zoned to the South.
“As you speak right now, what we have is a southern presidency. So, once you have a southern president, it simply means that even if there is going to be a replacement for the existing president, it should come from the South for them to complete their tenure.
“I think it is only fair to do that. And that was why Mr Peter Obi has also agreed that he’s going to do only four years.”
Tanko further expressed optimism that Obi would emerge as the consensus candidate of the opposition if a unified arrangement is reached, adding that his popularity—especially among young Nigerians—remains strong.
He said Obi enjoys massive public support across the country, describing moments of public reception during recent travels as overwhelming and emotional.
According to him, “That is because he’s the most popular candidate in the country at the moment… especially among the youth. Anywhere he goes, he is adored.”
Tanko added that large crowds and emotional displays of support reflect the level of trust Nigerians have in Obi’s leadership potential.
Similarly, Justin Ijeh noted that while zoning is not provided for in the constitution, it has become a political tradition that helps maintain inclusiveness in Nigeria’s diverse society.
He argued that, in the current political climate, it would be appropriate for the presidency to remain in the South in line with existing convention, warning that deviating from it could create avoidable political tension.
Ijeh said zoning, though informal, remains a stabilising mechanism that helps balance representation in the country’s power structure.
The Ugandan government has detained 62 Nigerian nationals over allegations of illegally running a church in the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The development was confirmed in a statement posted on the government’s account on Wednesday. According to the Ugandan National Citizenship and Immigration Control (NCIC), the suspects were also found to be living and working in the country without valid permits. The agency said the arrests followed an intelligence tip-off indicating that the individuals were operating unlawfully without the necessary documentation. “Following a tip-off, our enforcement team has arrested 62 Nigerian nationals operating illegally in Adjumani (without work permits). The group, primarily found operating a church among other things, is now being processed for prosecution under Uganda’s immigration laws,” the statement read. The spokesperson for Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Simon Peter Mundeyi, said the suspects often present themselves as gospel preachers while allegedly engaging in other unlawful activities. He added that they are currently being held at the ministry’s Namanve facility, where they are undergoing legal processing that could lead to deportation, fines, or blacklisting. “They often pose as gospel preachers while engaging in other irregular activities. Acting on intelligence, we moved in and apprehended them,” Mundeyi said. He further disclosed that preliminary investigations showed conflicting accounts from the suspects, with some claiming they were deceived into coming to Uganda with fake job offers, while others are being investigated over alleged involvement in cyber-related fraud and other offences.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has affirmed that it will proceed with its participation in the 2027 general elections despite ongoing court cases involving its leadership structure.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, gave the assurance after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent Federal High Court ruling in Abuja. He told party members that the legal disputes would not prevent the party from appearing on the ballot in all scheduled elections. The former Senate President stated that the ADC is fully prepared to handle the court proceedings and remains confident of a favourable outcome. He added that the party would strictly adhere to legal procedures in addressing the matter and would not withdraw from the judicial process. Mark also expressed confidence in the party’s position, noting that he would remain actively involved in steering the process despite not being a legal practitioner. “You do not have anything to be afraid of regarding all the litigations before the party. I want to assure you that we shall triumph in all the cases, and we shall be on the ballot for every election. We are more than prepared and ready for these cases, and we shall do everything within the ambits of the law to surmount every situation,” he said. “In this legal battle, though I am not a lawyer, I will lead from the front, and we shall surely triumph,” he added. The court had earlier restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or engaging with the party’s caretaker leadership in relation to state congresses. It also barred Mark and others associated with the caretaker structure from interfering with the party’s elected state executives. In response, the party’s legal team has commenced moves to appeal the judgment and has also filed for a stay of execution to suspend its effect pending the outcome of the appeal.
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