Breaking News: ADC Denies Suspending FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe, Labels Report “False and Misleading”

Just hours after reports claimed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had suspended Senator Ireti Kingibe, the party’s national leadership has come out strongly to deny the suspension and dismiss the story as completely false.

In an official statement released today, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, set the record straight.

The Party’s Official Position

“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is unaware of any suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe, the distinguished Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory.”

“We therefore urge the public and the media to disregard the reports suggesting that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended by the party, as they are false and misleading.”

The party emphasised that it operates strictly according to its constitution and would never handle disciplinary matters through media statements or ward-level announcements without following due process.

“As a law-abiding political party, the ADC has clear constitutional procedures for addressing any allegations involving its members. Such matters are handled through established internal mechanisms, not through press statements.”

Background: Confusion After Earlier Report

The denial comes in direct response to a report earlier today by AIT Live, which claimed the Wuse District Ward of the ADC suspended the senator over alleged anti-party activities, insubordination, and failure to pay dues. That story quickly went viral, raising questions about party discipline and loyalty just months after Senator Kingibe defected from the Labour Party to the ADC in December 2025.

Senator Kingibe was one of nine senators (including Abaribe, Tambuwal, and Umeh) who recently joined the ADC in a major political realignment.

What This Means for Nigerian Politics

This rapid denial highlights the confusion that often arises in Nigerian politics between ward-level actions and national party decisions. It also raises questions about whether the earlier suspension announcement was unauthorised or premature.

With 2027 elections on the horizon, such public contradictions inside opposition parties could affect their credibility and ability to attract more defectors. Senator Kingibe remains a member in good standing, according to the national leadership.

Final Thoughts

The ADC has drawn a clear line: no suspension has occurred, and any reports saying otherwise should be ignored. This swift rebuttal may calm the storm for now, but political watchers are waiting to see if the Wuse Ward will respond or if further internal drama will unfold.

This is a developing story. We’ll keep you updated if the party issues more statements or if Senator Kingibe herself reacts.

Source: Leadership.ng (March 12, 2026)