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ADC unveils timetable, guidelines for 2025/2026 congresses, national convention

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has released a comprehensive timetable and guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future elections. The

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Zamfara Assembly Crisis: Six PDP Lawmakers Dump Party for APC

Daily Dispatch January 2, 2026

….Accuse Legislature of Constitutional Breaches Six serving members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged violations of the constitution and what they described as the erosion of legislative independence as key reasons for their decision. The lawmakers

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Obi quits Labour Party for ADC, signals new alliance ahead of 2027

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has formally left the party for the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), putting an end to months of intense speculation over his political future and its implications for the 2027 presidential race. The decision followed prolonged negotiations and extensive consultations,

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Just In: Abiya Emerges Acting NNPP State Chairman in Kano

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

…as Dawakin Tofa Exco Submits Report on Dungurawa’s Sacking Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya has emerged as the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, following the sacking of the former State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa. The appointment was endorsed by the NNPP State Executive Committee after an emergency meeting held […]

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Peter Obi dismisses rumors of joining ADC, reaffirms loyalty to Atiku

Daily Dispatch December 28, 2025

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed speculation that he may join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that he remains committed to his current political alignment.In a recent statement, Obi said, “I am not joining ADC. I can’t re-join what I am already a part of. Nobody is stepping down for me […]

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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf set to defect from NNPP to APC, Deputy faces impeachment — Report

Daily Dispatch December 28, 2025

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State is reportedly preparing to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the first week of January. According to an exclusive report by Daily Nigerian, the planned defection will take place without the support of former Kano State governor and national leader […]