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By BANNERNEWS Reporter

Large number of thugs appeared on some roads in Port Harcourt and other major towns in River State and blocked vehicles bearing the logo of the major opposition party in the country, African Democratic Congress, ADC, from traveling to Ubima, hometown of former governor of the state and one of the key leaders of ADC.

The incident happened again on Friday morning when they mounted a roadblock on the Omuawa-Ubima Road, stopping every bus with an ADC banner from entering Ubima.

Residents told journalists that the intervention from security operatives mobilised to the area restored normalcy and chased the hoodlums away.

A day before, they had set ablaze the secretariat if ADC in Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, when Rotimi Amaechi was billed to visit the place to validate his party registrations.

The political thugs were also said to have attacked the minister’s community with heavy firepower, shooting sporadically in the area.

Amaechi is one of the leaders of the coalition ADC, working to wrestle power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027 general election.

Police spokesperson in Rivers State, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko said she will rest later.

By BANNERNEWS Reporter
Former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, Dr Effiong Nyong, has urged the party’s national leadership to urgently “rescue itself” from what he described as the clutches of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) politicians allegedly hijacking its structure and ideals.
Nyong made the call in a letter addressed to the ADC National Chairman, in response to a communication signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, titled “Composition of the ADC 50 Wise Men and Women Policy Manifesto Committee.”
He faulted the inclusion of some individuals listed as leaders of the ADC in Cross River State, insisting that those recognised by the party’s national headquarters were neither members of the ADC nor had they resigned their membership of the PDP.

“If in truth the ADC is out to rescue Cross River State and Nigeria, then it must first rescue itself from the clutches and shackles of these impostors,” Nyong said, accusing the individuals of seeking to use the ADC platform for “narrow-minded interests” while shutting out genuine members.
He specifically denounced the inclusion of Senator Gershom Bassey and Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, both of the PDP, among those listed for the committee, stressing that neither was a registered member of the ADC in the state.
According to him, the politicians “have never identified with the ADC in Cross River State,” adding that they do not possess ADC membership cards, are unknown in any ward or chapter of the party, and have never contributed financially or otherwise to its activities.
Nyong argued that what was being presented nationally as the ADC structure in Cross River State was “simply a faction of the PDP that has transfigured into the ADC,” describing the development as a pattern of impunity within a coalition of multiple blocs.
He recalled that during the 2023 general elections, the ADC—then dismissed by critics as “colourless”—collapsed its structures to work with the Obedient Movement, a collaboration that delivered about 72 per cent of the presidential votes in the state.
Nyong lamented that the same ADC and Obedient Movement were now being undermined by a fractured PDP faction that had shared the remaining votes with other parties, including the ruling APC, warning that “never again will the people of Cross River State be taken for a ride.”
He disclosed that several other blocs within the coalition were unhappy with the appointment of non-members, insisting that foundation members who have invested time, effort and personal resources—many of whom have never held public office—should be prioritised for critical roles within the party.

By BANNERNEWS Reporter

The African Democratic Party (ADC) has dismissed fears of a possible crisis between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi, and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following Obi’s recent defection to the party.

Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Dr Effiong Nyong, gave the assurance in an interview with BANNERNEWS in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, describing the political actors as mature and experienced leaders capable of managing internal party dynamics.

Nyong, who was the ADC governorship candidate in Cross River State in the 2023 elections, said Atiku and Obi had previously worked together and understood one another, adding that leadership rivalry would not threaten party cohesion.

He noted that the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 election would emerge through its congress, stressing that Obi must have consulted widely with key stakeholders before deciding to join the ADC.

“The duo of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are politically mature individuals who understand themselves. I don’t foresee any crisis arising over who becomes the party’s flagbearer,” Nyong said.

According to him, should Obi accept a vice-presidential role in the 2027 election, it could strengthen his prospects for the presidency in 2031.

Nyong also dismissed claims that former Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, leads or coordinates ADC activities in the state, insisting that Imoke remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“He is not a member of the ADC. He has neither resigned from the PDP nor registered with our party,” Nyong stated, alleging that some PDP stalwarts were attempting to exert influence within the ADC without formally defecting.