By Akinwale Kasali

The suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe as a member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for alleged anti party activities has been nullified by the Party Leadership.

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chapter of the ADC had on Sunday declared her suspension illegal, further deepening the internal rift within the party’s Abuja structure.

The ADC Leadership further sanctioned three executive members from Wuse Ward in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, accusing them of spear-heading the controversial move in violation of the party’s constitution and laid-down procedures.

The Ward Chairman, Kanayo Chukwu, alongside Amanda Pam and Omale Suleiman were sanctioned.

Emmanuel Destiny, the Party’s National Working Committee said the purported suspension lacked legitimacy because due process was not followed.

“The party is supreme to every individual. Until now, the national wing of the party has not been served any letter of complaint or petition against Senator Kingibe.

“You cannot wake up and suspend a serving Senator without putting your complaints or petition in writing,” he said.

He also added that the national leadership would not condone what he described as misconduct by the ward officials.

“We are fully present to say ‘No’ to such shenanigans and the misbehaviour of a self-acclaimed Wuse Ward chairman not recognised by the party.

“Whatever gangsterism they have been parading in the last 72 hours, the national wing of the party will take full disciplinary action against them,” he stated.

Princess Nneka Nnebohhe, Party’s Deputy National Auditor, said the leadership could no longer remain silent after giving those involved ample opportunity to follow due process.

“It is of no use keeping quiet because we asked them to do the right thing and follow the proper channel.

“Whatever decision we take here today stands, and as a national officer, I want to say it is time to call a spade a spade. Enough is enough,” she said.

The Party leadership also stated that the ward and Area Council Chairmen have passed a vote of no confidence on the three initiators of Senator Kingibe’s suspension.

It would be recalled that the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, had earlier urged the public and the media to treat the report of Kingibe’s with sensitivity, as he described it as false and misleading.

The motion seeking the suspension of the three ward executives was moved by an ADC Chieftain from Wuse Ward, Danlami Zuru, and seconded by an exco member from the ward, Samuel Dimgba, and it was unanimously agreed on.

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The law maker representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State at  the National Assembly, Hon Abdulsamad Dasuki ,has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic party PDP.

In resigning, he announced his subsequent defection to the opposition Coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

The Source reports that  Hon Dasuki had, on December, 17, 2025, hit the headlines following his flag-off of the controversial Nigeria tax reforms law over alleged alterations by the Executive arm.

He had alleged, during plenary of the House of Representatives, that the tax reforms bill passed by the National Assembly was significantly different from the one signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Consequently, he urged the House to investigate the matter as his legislative privilege had been breached by the discovery that the gazetted tax reforms law as signed by the president, contained several provisions that were in conflict with the bill originally passed by the National Assembly.

“I was here, I gave my vote, and it was counted, and I am seeing something completely different.

“The whole members should see what is in the gazetted copy and see what they passed on the floor so that we can make the relevant amendment.

“This is a breach of our laws, and this should not be taken by this Honourable House”, Dasuki stated.

In his letter of resignation dated March 15, 2026, and addressed to the PDP chairman of Dogon Daji/Salah Ward , in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Hon Dasuki informed about his decision to draw the curtain on his long standing association with the party.

He cited the festering leadership and internal crises rocking the PDP as a major reason for his action.

The decision, he added, was sequel to a wide ranging consultations with all relevant stakeholders.

“The persistent internal wrangling has weakened the party’s capacity to offer the credible and organized opposition required to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic system.

“…The decision followed extensive consultations with political associates ,constituents and other stakeholders ,who share in his concern about the current state of both the party and the country”, the statement reads in part.

Hon Dasuki expressed the optimism that his joining the ADC will afford him the opportunity to work together with political soulmates to address the country’s mounting socio-economic, security and political challenges.

He appreciated the PDP for offering him the opportunities to serve both state and county, with a call for his supporters to keep hope alive.

His defection is coming amdist his earlier decision not to seek reelection to the House in 2027.

The Source further reports that the Sokoto state-born politician had on October 27, 2025, informed that rather than seeking reelection, he will be engaging in a  “higher calling rooted in belief, hope and a future we all desire to see.

“After due consultations with my team,our leader, my family, and most importantly, my conscience, I have decided not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.

“The decision is not borne out of fatigue or disillusionment. It is a personal sacrifice, a deliberate response to the noble call sounded by the project I helped birth- the Future Is Now Project..” he noted.

According to him, his exit after  about 15 years on the scene will open doors for younger ones to offer their services.

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Suspected hired hoodlums on Saturday March 14, 2026,  targeted an African Democratic Congress, ADC, gathering in Bakassi Local Council of Cross River state, destroyed everything in sight, and forcibly dispersed party supporters.

This is as the Cross River State Police Command  assured that efforts are underway to unmask those behind the attack in order to ensure justice.

According to reports, supporters of the opposition Coalition platform who had trooped to the Party’s Secretariat for its official opening, suddenly came under heavy attack from suspected hired thugs who vandalized the party office, destroyed canopies, public address systems, chairs and other equipment put in place for the event.

A viral video in circulation shows the leader of the thugs dishing out  orders and supervising  both the vandalization of the ADC Secretariat, and the destruction of the property therein.

He was, also, heard swearing that the opposition Coalition platform,which has become the only viable alternative outside the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, will not be allowed to establish presence and operate in the area.

The State Police Command’s spokesperson, Sunday Eitokpah, in a statement issued on Sunday March,15, 2026, informed that a thorough investigation will be conducted to unravel the actual circumstances surrounding the incident.

According to him, preliminary findings indicated that the suspected hoodlums struck just as the ceremony was about to start, attacking and dispersing the gathering violently.

He expressed happiness that the situation has been brought under control, with operatives of the Command’s tactical unit deployed to enhance security and maintain peace.

“Officers and tactical team members are at the scene. The event couldn’t continue again in such a chaotic situation, and considering the volatile nature of the area, for now, no arrests have been made”, Eitokpah stated.

The Source reports that the ADC and its chieftains in recent times have come under  intense, and most times,  unprovoked attacks in different parts of the country.

Notably, the opposition Coalition platform and some of its leaders including Peter Obi ,and Chief John Oyegun, a former Governor of Edo State,  were  recently  attacked and their  activities disrupted in Benin by suspected hoodlums.

Only penultimate week, the party and one of its presidential hopefuls, Rotimi Amaechi, were subjected to a mindless attack in Ubima community, the home town of the former Rivers State Governor during the flag off of  the ADC’s e-membership registration exercise by yet-to-be-ascertained armed thugs.

Instructively, before the latest attack, the ADC and its supporters on Tuesday March, 10, 2026, came under serious attack in Calabar ,the Cross River state capital from some unknown hoodlums who were allegedly sent to disrupt the commencement  of the party’s e-registration exercise in the State.