The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled to disband the executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, rendering all actions taken by the group invalid. This decision has significant implications, including the annulment of Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy for the party in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
In other news, families of ten individuals, including a former member of the National Youth Service Corps, Olusoji Adedapo, have raised concerns over their abduction in Ijebu Awa, a community located on the border of Ogun and Oyo states. The kidnappers have reportedly demanded a ransom of N25 million for their release.
Furthermore, reports indicate a deterioration in electricity supply across the nation, with Distribution Companies (DisCos) receiving only 2,926 megawatts (MW) due to issues such as insufficient gas supply and low water inflows into hydroelectric reservoirs.
In political developments, Vice President Kashim Shettima, along with members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Ondo chapter, have opposed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s proposal for a split voting system in his Rainbow Coalition.
Additionally, Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) announced that the armed forces would gradually phase out their involvement in internal security as the Nigeria Police enhance their capabilities.
Lastly, reports from Daily Trust noted an attack by terrorists on Akwando village in Kaduna State, where two individuals were killed and eighteen others were abducted.
