Politics

2027 Elections a Defining Moment for Nigeria, Says ADA

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2025

The All Democratic Alliance (ADA) has cautioned that the 2027 general elections must mark a turning point in Nigeria’s history, warning that the country cannot afford another wasted opportunity. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, the party’s Protem National Secretary, Dr. Umar Ardo, said both the

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ADA, ADC, APC: Without substance, What’s in a name?

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2025

By Zainab Suleiman Okino Nigerian politicians appear obsessed with the alphabetical positioning of political parties’ names and their corresponding acronyms on ballot papers. This obsession has created a frenzy among the political elite in their scramble to incorporate an “A” into their party names. The phenomenon manifested prominently in the new opposition coalition’s

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INEC debunks claims of registering new party, clarifies no group has met legal requirements

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports that it has officially registered the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party, clarifying that no group or association has fulfilled the necessary legal conditions for recognition. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee,

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Opposition Coalition Applies to INEC for new party registration, unveils All Democratic Alliance

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2025

The National Opposition Coalition Group has formally submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, submitted its request on June 19. INEC acknowledged