Politics
Rivers: Fubara-led PDP reacts as governor’s supporters dump party for ADC
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has lost several supporters and loyalists to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, recently adopted by opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections, Ekwutosblog learnt.
A source said the supporters have shifted their loyalty to the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, who is aspiring for the ADC presidential ticket.
ADC was officially launched in the state on July 23, with Amaechi and other top opposition leaders storming Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital for the event.
“There was a massive defection from the governor’s camp especially in PDP to the ADC.
“With the information I got recently, the governor upon his return will also dump PDP but it is not clear yet if he will be joining the coalition or the ruling party in the country”, the source said.
However, when contacted by Ekwutosblog, Sydney Gbara, the Publicity Secretary of the Fubara-led faction of the PDP in Rivers State, said they remain in PDP until the governor says otherwise.
“For now, the governor has not told me or anybody that we will be joining the coalition. So we are very much in PDP.
“If the governor comes up today and says we are joining the coalition or APC, I will follow him”, he said.
Addressing the defection of some of the governor’s supporters and loyalists, Sydney simply said it is a matter of choice.
According to him, “politics is a matter of choice, people are free to take their support to wherever they want to. But there are others who are looking up to their leaders. Whatever he does is what they do.
“Many of us have decided to be with the governor and whatever interests he shares, will be our interests too”.
Ekwutosblog reports that Governor Fubara, who was suspended on March 18, 2025, alongside his deputy and all state legislators over unmanaged crisis in his state, is expected to return next month (September).
Politics
“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
Politics
“Jail David Mark” as ADC’s Internal Crisis Deepens: Hon Success Opara Threatens Action Against David Mark
Abuja, Nigeria – Tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reached a boiling point as Hon Success Opara, a high-ranking party official, warned that she would not hesitate to send former Senate President David Mark to jail if she were the judge handling the party’s internal litigation cases.
Opara’s statement comes in response to allegations that Mark and the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) failed to adhere to the ADC’s constitution.
“I’ll jail David Mark if I’m the Judge handling the ADC party internal litigation cases, citing how David Mark and the NEC were not able to adhere to what is written in the constitution of the ADC,” Opara said.
The internal strife has led to a flurry of court cases, with various factions vying for control of the party. Opara’s remarks underscore the deepening divisions within the ADC and raise questions about the party’s future.
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