Politics

Babachir Lawal Resigns from ADC, Rejects Atiku’s Presidential Bid, Backs Tinubu

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Lawal

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Atiku Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s ‘Full-Blown Crisis,’ Takes Concerns to U.S.

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security and economic situation, declaring that the country is facing a “full-blown internal crisis” that demands urgent attention. In a statement issued Sunday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said his upcoming engagements in the United States would focus on drawing global […]

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Opinion: ADC Crisis Reflects a Deeper Problem in Nigeria’s Political Culture

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The growing noise around the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suggests more than just another party crisis—it highlights a recurring pattern in Nigeria’s political landscape: instability driven by opportunism, weak structures, and shifting loyalties. Allegations of massive spending, internal wrangling, and questionable alliances have once again put

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Jonathan Rebuts Atiku, Defends His Record in Office

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, maintaining that he did his utmost while leading the country, even as he acknowledged the inevitability of mistakes in governance. The remarks follow Atiku’s recent television interview, where he characterized Jonathan as inexperienced and implied that this

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Atiku Camp Embarrassed as ADC Structure Collapses in Adamawa

Daily Dispatch April 18, 2026

A major political storm has erupted in Adamawa State following a mass resignation of key stakeholders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a development many observers say reflects poorly on the influence of Atiku Abubakar within the party’s internal dynamics. At a high-level meeting held on April 18, 2026, at the residence of Mijiyewa Umaru […]

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Wike: Atiku a serial contestant, loser, he will still contest in 2031 … Vows to Deliver Abuja Roads by May

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as a serial election contestant and loser, who will still contest in 2031. The Minister was responding to comments by Atiku that the current administration has not done anything positive for Nigerians. Wike, who spoke during an […]