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Leaders of the South-South zone of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have moved to debunk reports that they endorsed former Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Israel and the United States have carried out coordinated military strikes on Iran in what Israeli officials described as a preemptive operation, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East after weeks of mounting hostility and an increased American military presence across the region.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw was completed on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland, setting up a series of high-profile knockout fixtures across Europe.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent wave of governors defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that the moves are less about ideology and more about personal political survival.

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the South-South geopolitical zone have publicly declared support for Rotimi Amaechi in his bid to secure the party’s presidential nomination ahead of the 2027 general elections.