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Akpabio declares “ADC is dead!” citing wave of defections to other parties
The Senate President suggested a more coordinated system for handling defections, adding that lawmakers should “compile” their movement lists rather than announce them individually on the floor.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday joked that the African Democratic Congress was effectively dead following a fresh wave of defections that saw lawmakers move en masse to other political parties, including the Nigerian Democratic Congress and the Labour Party.
Akpabio made the remark while presiding over plenary, shortly after the Senate formally announced the defection of lawmakers, including Victor Umeh, who joined the NDC, citing internal crises and “unending litigation” within the ADC.
“Resignation from ADC and declaration for Labour Party. Maybe all those defecting from ADC should just compile everything in one paper and bring, so that we don’t keep announcing, announcing, announcing. Because I think ADC is dead,” Akpabio said, drawing reactions in the chamber.
He continued in a lighter tone, questioning the frequency of political defections by lawmakers.
He continued in a lighter tone, questioning the frequency of political defections by lawmakers.
“How many times can you defect in a month? Once. But some have done three times,” he laughed.
The Senate President suggested a more coordinated system for handling defections, adding that lawmakers should “compile” their movement lists rather than announce them individually on the floor.
“So that it doesn’t look like a daily ritual. If you are defecting from Labour, you write all of you. If you are moving from ADC, you write all of you. If you are entering NDC, you write all of you,” he added.,” he said.
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Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison
The court fixed Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for hearing of the stay application filed by Sowore’s new counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).
∆ Omoyele Sowore.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre after dismissing his application seeking the presiding judge’s recusal from the case.
Justice Mohammed Umar, in a brief ruling, rejected Sowore’s request that he step aside from the matter on grounds of alleged bias.
Following the ruling, the court ordered Sowore’s remand pending the hearing and determination of a motion seeking a stay of the earlier order that revoked his bail and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
The court fixed Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for hearing of the stay application filed by Sowore’s new counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).
Sowore arrived at the court premises accompanied by supporters, some of whom carried placards in solidarity with him.
Justice Umar had on June 16, 2026, revoked Sowore’s bail and issued a bench warrant following his failure to appear in court.
The decision was made after an oral application by counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Akinkolu Kehinde (SAN).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, securing him a second term in office.
INEC made the announcement after collating results from across the state’s 16 local government areas, where Oyebanji recorded a commanding lead over his closest rivals. The incumbent governor, who voted at his polling unit in Ikogosi, Ekiti West LGA, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, was widely expected to emerge victorious following strong performances in multiple LGAs, including a landslide in his home local government.
According to preliminary figures from various reports, Oyebanji polled significantly ahead, with APC securing victories in a sweeping majority of polling units. His main challengers included Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Oluwadare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The election was generally described as peaceful with impressive voter turnout in many areas. Oyebanji had earlier expressed satisfaction with the process, urging patience with INEC officials amid technical glitches.
This victory reinforces the APC’s dominance in Ekiti State politics. Further details on final vote tallies and reactions are expected as INEC concludes formal proceedings at the collation centre in Ado-Ekiti.
FULL RESULTS OF EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
- EMURE LGA
ADC- 732
APC -14325
PDP 851
- EFON LGA
ADC- 201
APC – 8742
PDP -2051 - IJERO LGA
ADC-2026
APC – 25506
PDP -2479
- IKERE LGA
ADC- 245
APC- 11116
PDP- 9892
- EKITI SOUTH WEST,ILAWE LGA
ADC- 1076
APC-14705
PDP-1800
- IDO/OSI LGA
ADC- 561
APC -17901
PDP- 1449
- EKITI WEST LGA
ADC- 674
APC -28258
PDP -3644
- ADO EKITI LGA
ADC- 1054
APC- 38026
PDP- 3817
- ILEJEMEJE LGA
ADC -579
APC -8984
PDP – 1243
- ISE/ORUN LGA
ADC -365
APC -12908
PDP- 1627
- OYE LGA
ADC- 998
APC- 18975
PDP- 2891
- MOBA LGA
ADC- 994
APC- 20, 500
PDP- 1360 - AYEKIRE LGA
ADC- 314
APC- 17133
PDP- 1563 - IKOLE LGA
ADC- 812
APC- 26508
PDP- 750 - IREPODUN/IFELODUN LGA
ADC- 511
APC- 29278
PDP- 2119 - EKITI EAST LGA
ADC- 1730
APC- 26359
PDP- 2795
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ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Vice president in 2027 election
The proposed Atiku-Amaechi partnership brings together two experienced political figures with the national reach and leadership credentials needed to tackle Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges.
FILE: Amaechi and Atiku | AFP
The African Democratic Congress has selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The party described the pair as a “unity and rescue ticket” aimed at offering Nigerians an alternative platform ahead of the next general election.
The party announced Amaechi’s emergence in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following consultations with party stakeholders, coalition partners and representatives from across the country.
According to the ADC, the decision was influenced by Amaechi’s performance in the party’s presidential primary, where he emerged runner-up, as well as his extensive record in public service spanning the legislative and executive arms of government.
Abdullahi said that the proposed Atiku-Amaechi partnership brings together two experienced political figures with the national reach and leadership credentials needed to tackle Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges.
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