NORTHERN NIGERIA PERSPECTIVE Insightful. Objective. Decisive . The ADA vs. NDC Legal Tussle—Democracy Under Siege or a Quest for Electoral Sanity? By Mohammed Sa'ad Abubakar   The news that the protem Director of Organization for the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Ahidjo Karlahi, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the newly emerging Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to court, seeking the latter’s deregistration, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. For our team here at the Northern Nigeria Perspective , and indeed for keen observers of the nation’s democratic health, this fresh suit is not just another routine legal battle—it is a symptom of a deeper, institutional malaise. As reported by Daily Trust , Karlahi’s legal offensive opens up a critical debate about fairness, transparency, and the rule of law in Nigeria’s electoral process. While some may quickly dismiss this as a case of inter-party rivalry or political bad blood, a clo...

In the quiet, leafy streets of St. John’s Wood, London, there stands a three-floor mansion. It features an eight-car driveway, manicured gardens, and a private gym. To the British passerby, it is a symbol of elite success. To us in Northern Nigeria, it is a monument to our stolen future. While the "Aranda Overseas Corporation"—a shell company linked to Seyi Tinubu—was finalizing the acquisition of this £9 million estate, the people of the North were being asked to "endure" a different reality. As we go to press in 2026, that endurance has reached a breaking point. ### The Bitter Harvest of "Reform" The contrast is not just offensive; it is lethal. In Yobe, Bauchi, and Katsina, our people are now paying over **₦1,500 for a litre of fuel**. In our markets, the cost of a healthy diet has skyrocketed by over 119% in less than three years. While the sons of the powerful acquire London real estate with funds allegedly tied to a $1.6 billion fraud, th...