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Tension As ICPC Blocks ADC Leaders From Seeing El-Rufai.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of preventing its leaders from gaining access to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, without offering any clear explanation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The allegation was contained in a statement released by the party on Friday after some top ADC officials were reportedly denied permission to see El-Rufai in custody.

As earlier reported by Naija News, the delegation included the ADC National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi; and the Secretary of the ADC Policy and Manifesto Committee, Mallam Salihu Lukman.

According to the party, it had earlier written formally to the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, requesting access to El-Rufai following concerns raised by his family over alleged restrictions on food delivery and medical care.

The ADC warned that both Nigerians and the international community were monitoring the situation closely, alleging that El-Rufai was being targeted through intimidation and political persecution.

The party also threatened to mobilise its members across the country if authorities continued to deny access to the former governor.

In the statement, the ADC stressed that El-Rufai voluntarily submitted himself to authorities and should not be treated like a fugitive.

The party maintained that the former governor is entitled to dignity, medical attention, access to family members, and fair treatment in line with constitutional provisions.

The statement partly read, “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) expresses deep concern over the refusal of the ICPC to grant senior leaders of our party access to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State and a prominent leader of our party, who remains in the custody of the commission.

“Earlier today, alongside the National Secretary of our party, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the Secretary of the ADC Policy and Manifesto Committee, Mallam Salihu Lukman, we visited the ICPC headquarters in Abuja to see Mallam El-Rufai. Despite prior communication and formal requests, we were denied access without any reasonable explanation.”

The ADC further claimed that the atmosphere around the ICPC facility became tense during the visit after multiple trucks carrying armed police officers arrived at the premises.

According to the party, the deployment appeared excessive and created the impression that authorities feared public backlash over the treatment of opposition figures.

“It is troubling that a simple request by senior party officials to visit a detained colleague was met with a show of force more suited to civil unrest,” the statement added.

The party insisted that none of its members engaged in any act capable of causing disorder or confrontation at the premises.

The ADC also referenced earlier claims by El-Rufai’s wife, Hajiya Asia El-Rufai, who alleged that she was prevented from delivering food to her husband and that he had been denied access to his doctor despite a court order.

While the ICPC had previously denied the allegations and maintained that visitation protocols were followed, the ADC argued that the continued refusal to grant access only deepened public suspicion about the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai’s detention.

The opposition party accused authorities of using state institutions to intimidate dissenting voices and suppress opposition figures.

“Let it be clear: Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is not a fugitive. He voluntarily submitted himself to the authorities. Under the Constitution, he is entitled to dignity, medical care, family access, and fair treatment under the law,” the party stated.

The ADC demanded that the ICPC immediately allow unrestricted access to El-Rufai by his family members, lawyers, doctors, and party leaders, warning that failure to do so would strengthen perceptions that government institutions were being weaponised against political opponents.

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2027 Power Shift? INEC Clears Atiku And 470 ADC Candidates For Massive Electoral Battle!.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed it will only accept candidates submitted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership faction headed by Senator David Mark for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Recognition and Nominations: INEC National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna stated that the commission granted the Mark-led faction access to its nomination portal following a Supreme Court judgment that affirmed their authority. Consequently, this faction has successfully submitted candidates for 471 positions, including the presidency, 109 senatorial districts, and 360 House of Representatives constituencies.

  • Rejection of Rival Claims: The commission clarified that a rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe has no legal basis to submit candidates, noting that its appeal for recognition had failed.

  • Allegations of Forgery: The ADC has officially accused Nafiu Gombe of circulating forged documents that falsely claimed he had accessed INEC’s secure portal to upload candidates. The party is now calling for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute Gombe and his associates for attempting to mislead the public.

  • Appellate Court Ruling: While the Court of Appeal recently upheld a lower court ruling that restrained INEC from recognizing state congresses conducted by the Mark-led caretaker leadership, the ADC insists this decision does not impact the presidential or National Assembly nominations. The party maintains that those primaries remain valid and separate from the ongoing dispute over ward, local government, and state-level congresses.

  • INEC’s Stance: INEC indicated it will not take a formal position on the recent Court of Appeal judgment until it has obtained and thoroughly reviewed the Certified True Copy of the ruling, which is expected within 48 hours.

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No Hiding Place! Intelligence Crackdown Tracks Down And Apprehends ‘Fake PFIPC DG’ In Osun!.

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On Tuesday, the Nigeria Police Force apprehended Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the unrecognized Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Osun State. This arrest followed a bench warrant issued by Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja after Adeyemi failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment on an eight-count charge of conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • During the court session, Adeyemi’s counsel, Genesis Francis, argued against the bench warrant, claiming his client feared for his life due to alleged threats and desired to remain alive to defend himself.

  • Justice Umar dismissed these concerns, stating, “The court will help him be alive,” and subsequently granted the prosecution’s request for an arrest warrant.

  • The court has adjourned the case until September 30, 2026, for arraignment.

  • Following the court order, a police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by CSP Moses Lohor tracked and arrested Adeyemi.

  • Security sources noted that Adeyemi had been monitored for over a week by the Department of State Services (DSS) before the police IRT took over the operation.

  • Following his capture on Tuesday morning, Adeyemi was transported to Ibadan and then to Abuja.

Background on the Allegations

  • The police filed the eight-count charge against Adeyemi and two other suspects, Femi and Anu, on November 27, 2025.

  • The two other suspects remain at large.

  • The Presidency has consistently maintained that the PFIPC was never established by the Federal Government, accusing Adeyemi of forging official documents and appointment letters to falsely claim leadership of a government agency.

  • Despite these accusations, Adeyemi has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and insists the council is legitimate.

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Political Tsunami! 10,000+ ADC and PDP Members Dump Party For APC In Massive Kebbi Defection!.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has bolstered its political standing by welcoming more than 10,000 members who defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). These new entrants, who include various local government party chairmen and political stakeholders, were formally received on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Governor Nasir Idris welcomed the new members and assured them that they would receive equal treatment and be fully integrated into the APC.

  • He emphasized that the APC is an inclusive party that accommodates everyone regardless of their political background.

  • The Governor encouraged both the new entrants and existing party leadership to collaborate harmoniously to consolidate the party’s strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.

  • He stressed that every member of the party will be provided with equal opportunities.

Reasons for Defection

  • Supporters of ADC stalwart Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, represented by Bello Doya, stated their move was motivated by the transparency and people-oriented developmental strides of the Idris administration.

  • Bello Manti, Chairman of the PDP Local Government Chairmen’s Association, stated that he and other party officials joined the APC because they were convinced by the Governor’s inclusive governance and visible performance.

  • Manti noted that the APC is viewed as a superior platform for advancing the interests of the people.

Notable Defectors In addition to the PDP Local Government Chairmen’s Association chairman, the party chairmen from the following local government areas also moved to the APC: Dandi, Koko/Besse, Arewa, Zuru, Ngaski, Yauri, Shanga, Danko-Wasagu, Sakaba, and Aliero.

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