Politics
2027: ADC can’t work for Tinubu – Ex-Cross River guber candidate
Former governorship candidate of the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Cross River State, Dr. Effiong Nyong, has dismissed claims that the party is secretly working for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Nyong, a leading figure of the ADC in the state, described the allegation as mere political speculation aimed at undermining the party’s growing influence ahead of the general elections.
Speaking in an interview in Calabar, he insisted that the ADC remained independent and focused on positioning itself as a viable alternative platform capable of participating fully in the 2027 polls.
According to him, cordial relationships among politicians across party lines should not be mistaken for political alignment or compromise.
Nyong said an ADC-led administration in Cross River would focus on reforms in the civil service, education and sports sectors, with emphasis on restoring merit, discipline and institutional efficiency in governance.
He criticised the administration of Governor Bassey Otu, describing it as retrogressive and below expectations.
According to him, Cross River has steadily lost its standing in key sectors such as education, tourism, sports and public administration.
Reflecting on the state’s past, Nyong lamented what he termed the gradual erosion of achievements that once made Cross River a leading destination for quality education in Nigeria.
“I schooled in Cross River State when people came from different parts of the country because they were certain of getting quality education. Today, can we still say the same? The answer is no,” he said.
He also decried the decline of tourism and sports development in the state, recalling the era when Rovers Football Club ranked among Nigeria’s most celebrated football clubs.
Nyong argued that despite substantial federal allocations and economic assets available to the state, there had been little visible development to justify the resources received.
“Cross River receives substantial revenue, yet there is little to show in terms of development compared to other states with fewer resources,” he stated.
He further identified the civil service as one of the sectors weakened by political interference, alleging that professionalism and efficiency had been undermined.
“What we have Today is a weakened civil service system. Offices are empty, records are poorly managed, and merit has been sacrificed for political loyalty,” he added.
The ADC chieftain linked rising youth restiveness and insecurity to years of neglect in education, sports and job creation, maintaining that the party remained committed to providing accountable leadership and sustainable development in the state.
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Political commentator Imran Wakili has blamed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the growing crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, claiming that most of the political figures who helped build the party’s coalition structure in Adamawa State have now left.
In a post on X on Tuesday, Wakili said none of the political heavyweights who started the coalition in Adamawa remains with Atiku in the ADC, arguing that the former presidential candidate could not be absolved of responsibility for the situation.
According to him, former governorship candidate Aishatu Binani has joined the NDC, while former Governor Jibrilla Bindow is consulting on his next political move. He also stated that former Senator Ishaku Abbo had moved to the Labour Party and that Abdulaziz Nyako had joined the APC.
Wakili claimed that Atiku was now left in the ADC with only a few loyalists, including his son, Adamu, and others.
He wrote: “Amongst the political heavyweights that started the coalition in Adamawa, not even one is with Atiku and ADC today, No matter how you look at it, you can’t excuse Atiku from this mess.
“Binani left for NDC. Bindow is consulting and deciding on his next political step.
“Abbo left for the Labour Party.
Abdulaziz Nyako left for the APC.
“Atiku is left with his son Adamu, Baba 10, and the likes. Baba really fumbled Adamawa, We warned them, but they said we don’t like Atiku.
“Nah, I don’t dislike him, I am just a realist.”
DAILY POST reports that the comments come a day after former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, announced his resignation from the ADC.
Lawal, among other things, alleged that the party’s recently concluded primaries were manipulated in favour of Atiku.
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There is confusion as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbass, on Tuesday read a letter announcing the defection of Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The development is coming after Chinda already emerged the governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers State.
The defection letter read by the Speaker on Tuesday was, however, dated April 23, 2026.
Following the announcement of his defection, Chinda subsequently resigned his position as Minority Leader of the House.
DAILY POST reports that Chinda is already facing a lawsuit over claims that his defection from the PDP to the APC did not follow due process.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is expected to elect a new minority leader following Chinda’s resignation.
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State has suspended a governorship aspirant, Alhaji Ladi Hassan, over allegations of anti-party activities and gross misconduct.
The development was disclosed in a suspension letter issued by the Magaji Ngeri Ward Executive Committee in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state on June 2, 2026.
According to the letter, Hassan had earlier been notified of allegations of anti-party activities in a correspondence dated May 30, 2026, and was directed to appear before a seven-man committee constituted by the ward within 48 hours.
The ward executive committee stated that Hassan failed to honour the invitation and said the action amounted to an admission of the allegations levelled against him.
The committee said the suspension was carried out in line with Sections 57 and 59(1) of the PDP Constitution, which provide disciplinary measures for members found guilty of offences.
“Your failure to comply constitutes an admission of guilt of anti-party activities, acts of indiscipline, and gross misconduct, all of which contravene the principles and code of conduct of the Party,” the letter stated.
The party consequently suspended Hassan from all party activities and functions for a period of one month.
“The Ward Executive Committee hereby suspends you from all Party activities and functions for a period of one 1 month, with effect from the date of this letter,” the committee added.
The letter further directed Hassan to refrain from participating in meetings, programmes and activities of the party at the ward, local government, state and national levels during the period of suspension.
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