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By Sabiu Abdullahi

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has said he has not declared interest in the 2027 presidential race and has not backed any candidate.

He made the clarification amid growing speculation about his political plans. The rumours followed a recent national summit of opposition parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State. Reports had linked him with a possible joint ticket alongside Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State.

Supporters of both politicians had also circulated campaign posters on social media in recent days. There were additional claims that the two leaders were preparing to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) due to uncertainty over the party’s presidential ticket.

Earlier, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, told TheCable that such a move had already received the backing of key stakeholders.

Kwankwaso, however, dismissed the claims in a statement issued on Saturday night. He said no decision has been reached regarding his next political step.

“We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to the current challenges facing the party,” the statement reads.

“In light of the misleading narratives in the public domain, I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates.”

He also stated that the ADC has not taken any position on zoning its presidential ticket. He said he has not made any declaration or endorsement.

“The ADC is yet to zone its presidential ticket or take any decision on a candidate. I have therefore neither declared any intention to run for president nor endorsed any aspirant. All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded,” Kwankwaso said.

The development comes after a ruling by the supreme court on Thursday. The court set aside an earlier judgment of the court of appeal which had directed parties involved in the ADC leadership dispute to maintain the status quo.

A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Mohammed Garba, instructed the faction led by David Mark to return to the federal high court for the determination of the issues in dispute.

Kwankwaso described the situation within the party as difficult. He said the ruling has placed the ADC in “a precarious position”.

“We left the NNPP due to externally influenced legal problems that made our stay perilous. The ADC has now been also forced into this difficulty,” he said.

“Consequently, like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations — including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests. We shall announce our decision in the soonest possible time.”

He also addressed his absence from recent ADC meetings. He said it was due to personal commitments that had been communicated to the party leadership. He said it was not linked to any plan to defect.

Kwankwaso added that any final decision about his political direction would be made public through official channels.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, are reportedly planning to exit the African Democratic Congress (ADC), according to sources close to the matter.

Political insiders revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is spearheading efforts to forge a political alliance between the two prominent opposition figures. The move is seen as part of a broader realignment strategy ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Tensions rose earlier today when some of Kwankwaso’s key political associates, known as the Kwankwasiyya movement, were seen defecting from the ADC in the morning.

This development comes at a critical time as the country edges closer to the 2027 general elections, with top politicians scrambling to reposition themselves for maximum political leverage.

By Muhammad Abubakar

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday set aside an order of the Court of Appeal to maintain the status quo ante bellum in the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, held that the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal acted without jurisdiction when it issued the order after already dismissing the case filed by a rival faction.

The decision effectively restores the recognition of the party’s executive committee led by former Senate President David Mark.

Prior to the ruling, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had removed David Mark and his executive team from its portal in compliance with the lower court’s status quo order.

The Supreme Court directed all warring factions to return to the Federal High Court to continue and fully determine the substantive suit regarding the party’s leadership.

The ADC has been embroiled in a leadership crisis following a restructuring that brought David Mark in as National Chairman and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, a move fiercely contested by a rival faction led by Nafiu Bala Gombe.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Nigeria’s main opposition political parties, under the banner of a national summit in Ibadan on Saturday, issued a sweeping declaration rejecting what they called the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s attempt to create a one-party state, and demanded the immediate removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan.

In the communique titled the “Ibadan Declaration,” released after hours of deliberation, the parties resolved to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, vowing to resist President Bola Tinubu’s purported plan to run unopposed.

The summit, which gathered chairmen of participating opposition parties, accused the APC of anti-democratic maneuvers and expressed no confidence in INEC’s leadership. “Prof. Amupitan, having shown bias in favour of the ruling APC, should not conduct the 2027 general elections,” the communique read, warning that his continued tenure could trigger a nationwide crisis.

The opposition also called on the National Assembly to urgently review the 2026 Electoral Act, remove provisions threatening electoral integrity, and release all politicians detained on bailable offences. They described recent INEC guidelines as deliberate obstacles and demanded that the deadline for party primaries be extended to the end of July 2026.

The declaration commended Nigerians for their resilience and thanked Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde for hosting the summit.

By The Daily Reality

Key opposition figures from across Nigeria gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday for a national summit focused on strengthening collaboration among political parties and promoting a united front ahead of future elections.

The meeting, which is taking place at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, has former President Olusegun Obasanjo as chairman, while Governor Seyi Makinde is hosting the event. Participants include leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party, and other political groups.

Organisers say the summit carries the theme, “That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy,” and is designed to address pressing national concerns. In a statement posted on the official X handle of the Peoples Democratic Party, the gathering was described as a response to the “socio-economic and security challenges currently facing the Federation.”

Prominent political figures have also confirmed their presence. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar announced, “I have just arrived in Ibadan, Oyo State, for the National Summit of all opposition parties.” Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso also shared his participation, stating, “Excited to arrive in Ibadan… ready for meaningful engagements with fellow national leaders.”

Among those who arrived early are former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

Discussions at the summit are expected to centre on improving cooperation among opposition parties and outlining a joint political strategy ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Several experts and public figures are scheduled to speak on key national issues. Former National Human Rights Commission chairman Chidi Odinkalu and ex-lawmaker Usman Bugaje are expected to address matters relating to democratic sustainability and governance.

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, will present a paper on credible elections, while Professor Pat Utomi is billed to speak on building a productive and efficient economy. Security expert Kabir Adamu will examine “the tragedy of widespread insecurity in Nigeria”.

Organisers believe the summit represents a significant step toward building consensus among opposition blocs and presenting a viable alternative in future elections.

Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress has raised concerns about alleged interference by the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a post on X, the party claimed, “We have uncovered plans by the ruling APC to disrupt the summit being held by the opposition parties in Ibadan, Oyo State, today, the 25th of April.

“After denying us the use of venues in Abuja, they now will not leave us alone to hold our meetings.

“They say they are not scared, but they are behaving like people who are terrified. But we will not be deterred, because we are on the side of the Nigerian people,” the post read.

As of the time of filing this report, the APC had not issued any official response to the allegation, and attempts to reach its spokesperson, Felix Morka, were unsuccessful.

The ADC also highlighted the presence of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, alongside former Kano State Deputy Governor Nasiru Gawuna and members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement. The party noted, “The summit sets the stage for a strategic tightening of ties between key political blocs,” underscoring expectations of stronger alliances among opposition leaders.

A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has restated his claim that he emerged winner of the 2023 presidential election, despite the official results announced by electoral authorities.

Obi spoke on Saturday during the Naija Unfiltered podcast. He said the declared outcome did not match what he believes to be the true result of the poll.

“I can show you today, as far as I’m concerned, I have run election for the office of the President of Nigeria and won. But the system decided otherwise and they know it,” he said.

He stressed the point again, adding: “And we won. I can show you today as far as I’m concerned. I have run election for the office of the President of Nigeria and won. But the system decided otherwise and they know it.”

Obi was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election. He polled about six million votes in the contest.

By Mohammed Usman (Noble-pen)

Let’s talk beyond political party affiliation. Let’s tell ourselves the brutal truth.

Believing that all these people under the shade of one political party, ADC, and many more to move into it, are after the interest of the poor, the masses, instead of themselves, is the gravest mistake one will ever make. 

All these people have their own vested and individual interests, which spurred them to cross-carpet into the party, which seems to them promising, full of potential, and offering vistas for achieving those interests. And you know what? The poor, the masses, are the last thing they think of. Let alone the country’s future. 

Let me give you a practical, relatable elaboration on this by picking the few and the major points among them. Maybe, that way, you will understand what I am trying to say here.

1. Atiku Abubakar 

This person has been investing heavily and persistently in his ambition to become the country’s president. He never reneged since he started. He had been spending billions of naira on it. Therefore, do you sensibly think working for the poor, the masses, will be his top priority when he attains the power he has been so adamantly vying for, instead of looking for a return on his financial and material investment for years before? Don’t forget, he is a business-oriented person. And you should know what I mean. 

2. Nasir El-Rufai 

This person was once one of the cocks of the work of the current brutal government under the auspices of the APC. They entrenched it with their sweat and blood. And he never felt sorry for the poor suffering under the coarse, clueless policies of the government until the government, headed by Tinibu, betrayed him and denied him the opportunity he was dying for: a ministerial post and a place at the driving force of the government. That marked the genesis of his enmity towards the government and turned him into one of its most blunt and fierce foes. Hence, his decision to move to SDP, which refused him, then to ADC. His mission is purely to take vengeance on the government which made him an outcast rather than to save the poor masses from the bondage and shackles of poverty and insecurity, which they have been grappling with for donkey’s years.

3. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso 

Just like El-Rufai, Kwankwaso is being driven by the force of spite and vendetta over the betrayal he suffered at the hands of his once political apprentice accomplice, Abba Gida Gida. His mission is driven solely by the quest to uproot the government of Abba Gida Gida, rather than by the welfare of the people of Kano State. However, he is a politician with very, very good antecedents. No one can deny that. But he is not into ADC for the masses. No. 

4. Nasiru Gawuna 

This was once an accomplice to the current merciless APC government, who fought a political battle—over his inspiration for the Kano state gubernatorial office—with Kwankwaso and his boy, Abba Gida Gida, but lost to them. He was once their worst enemy. But today, he and the Abba’s boss kwankwaso have leagued up as sweet friends in another political party (ADC) each with different and individual vested interest: kwankwaso to dislodge the assumed betraying government of Abba Gida Gida as well as to occupy an influencial office in the presidency; while Gawuna, to use it as an opportunity to become the kano state governor which he failed to in his previous opposition party APC. 

4. Peter Obi 

This person has the worst political andecedent, being the former governor of Anambra State and has—allegedly— a strong affiliation to IPOB, being the terrorist and outlawed political group in Nigeria, which had been perennially insurgent and rebellious to successive Nigerian governments with their impossible mission of dividing the country and taking their own share, which they aimed to call BIAFRA. So Peter Obi might clearly have this scheme hidden in his mind to, when he tapped the supreme power —presidency—become instrumental for the IPOB to finally make it possible to see the last light —they have been dying and killing people for—at the end of the tunnel, and reach their daydreamed-promised land. Polarising the country is the plot of his horizon. 

Likewise, if you pay very close attention to the other people who will be cross-carpeting into the party, ADC. You will notice that they were once fundamental figures in the previous governments who failed the masses and never took concrete, robust action to save their lives and property. Let alone improving their welfare and standard of living. Tell me, when did they change to be trusted with our mandates and entrusted with our lives once again, simply because they moved into another political party? The same applied to the others who are beneficiaries of the current APC government and are now quitting it for the shining party of the day, ADC.

Let me wrap up by telling you the secret of these Nigerian politicians. 

The fact is, they are always the same set of people.  They only switch color and identity by jumping from one political party to another— using the very public funds they looted while occupying the public offices they were once either elected or appointed into — with romanticized manifestations to sway the minds of the poor masses and pave a wider way for themselves to achieving their vested and selfish interest; increasingly impoverish the already poor masses, steal their future and the future of their children and grandchildren; while enriching themselves, their children and grandchildren, making their lives and future always the brighter.

And mind you, they switch political parties based on their analysis of which political party the poor masses lean their attention and hope towards. This means that it’s always the previous, unchanging enemies the masses mistake for their beloved ones and the beacon of hope, revolution, and transformation. 

Therefore, until the poor citizens of Nigeria understand these Nigerian politicians’ Machiavellian formula and devise a way to dismantle it—instead of continuing with their primitive thinking that their problems lie with one political party and that the solutions are in another—they shall continue to live in bondage, suffering, humiliation and destitution.

Mohammed Usman (Noble-pen) is the Author Of “Butterfly’s Wings.”

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disclosed that it has yet to obtain a venue in Abuja less than 24 hours before its planned national convention, raising concerns over alleged obstacles facing the party.

A senior member of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, made this known on Monday through a post on his X account. He outlined what he described as repeated setbacks, including refusals from both government-controlled and privately owned facilities.

Ologbondiyan explained that the party formally requested the use of Eagles Square and submitted an application to the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He noted that although the letter was acknowledged, approval has not been granted.

“As the bromide has shown, a letter was presented to the Office of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister for a permit to use the Eagles Square. The letter was acknowledged but no response,” he stated.

He also said efforts to secure the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium were unsuccessful despite several engagements with officials of the Federal Ministry of Sports.

“The ADC team paid several visits to the Ministry of Sports officials at the MKO Stadium. At the end, ADC was refused the use of the Velodrome,” the statement added.

The party further alleged that private event centres in Abuja have declined its requests due to fear of possible harassment or reprisals.

“To make matters worse, privately owned event centres in Abuja are turning down the ADC’s requests for fears of harassment in various forms from the government,” he said.

Despite these challenges, the ADC maintained that its national convention will go ahead as scheduled in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in line with its earlier notice to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

“All ADC members, teeming party supporters and indeed all Nigerians are assured that, as contained in the NOTICE issued to INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission), the ADC National Convention will hold in Abuja as scheduled on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026,” Ologbondiyan declared.

The development follows earlier claims by the party that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is attempting to suppress opposition activities. The ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, had earlier alleged that access to Eagles Square was ignored, while the Velodrome was denied on the grounds of a scheduled sporting event.

The venue challenge comes at a time when the party is dealing with internal leadership disputes involving factions linked to David Mark and Nafiu Bala. This followed the resignation of former chairman Ralph Nwosu in 2025.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has not recognised either faction, pending a court decision, which has added to the party’s difficulties in organising the convention.

Prominent opposition figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal, and Rauf Aregbesola have also raised concerns. They recently staged a protest at the INEC headquarters, where they accused the federal government of undermining opposition parties.

However, the Presidency has rejected the allegations. Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare stated that all political parties are entitled to equal rights under the law.

With time running out and no confirmed venue, the ADC’s resolve to proceed with its convention points to possible tensions between the party and relevant authorities.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Activist Aisha Yesufu has added her voice to calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan.

She argued that Amupitan should step down from his position, citing what she described as partisan conduct.

Yesufu, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made her position known in a post shared on X. She stressed that the opposition party is serious about its mission and should not be taken lightly.

In her post, she wrote: “I love how active Nigerians have become! #ActiveCitizens

“I always focus on the little wins. They snowball into the big wins.

“Some years ago, Amupitan would have gotten away with what he tried to do.

“At this stage it becomes mandatory that #AmupitanMustGo. My party is not here to play!

“The most painful part of all of this for me is that I will not be in the country for my FIRST party convention.

“I have accepted months ago to be at a workshop in Brazil. ADC Arise.

Her comments come amid growing criticism from different quarters over the leadership of the electoral body.

The development reflects increasing political tension as opposition figures continue to question the neutrality of the commission ahead of future elections.

By Anas Abbas

The African Democratic Congress has taken legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission, challenging the removal of some of its leaders from the commission’s official records.

The party, under the leadership of David Mark, filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking judicial intervention over what it described as an unlawful decision by the electoral body.

According to the ADC, INEC’s action in altering its leadership records is inconsistent with due process and threatens the internal structure of the party. The party insists that the changes were made without proper consultation or adherence to established legal procedures.

The suit is asking the court to determine the legality of INEC’s move and to compel the commission to restore the affected leaders to its official records.

The development comes amid an ongoing leadership dispute within the party, which has drawn public attention in recent days. The ADC maintains that the matter is an internal affair and should not warrant interference from the electoral umpire.

As of the time of filing this report, INEC has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.The case is expected to test the extent of the electoral body’s powers in regulating party leadership structures, particularly as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of future elections.