The Taraba State Government has approved the conduct of bye-elections to fill vacant councillorship positions in Donga, Wukari and Jalingo Local Government Areas. The Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) disclosed the development, saying preparations were underway to conduct the elections following vacancies caused by the death and resignation of some councillors. The commission’s chairman, Dr Bala Job Aji, announced the approval on Tuesday while receiving delegations from the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) and the management of Gift FM, Jalingo. Aji said the bye-elections were necessary to fill the vacant positions and ensure continued representation at the grassroots…
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Human rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its proposed use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the collation of results for the 2027 general elections. Yesufu expressed her opposition in a video shared on X, arguing that the electoral body should not rely on AI for the process. “INEC has no business using AI for the 2027 election. Companies are still reeling from the repercussions of CAC dabbling in AI,” she said. The activist referred to concerns surrounding the Corporate Affairs Commission’s use of artificial intelligence,…
The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s appointment as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state will not guarantee victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party stated this following Adeleke’s inclusion as Osun State coordinator of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Presidential Campaign Council in the APC’s revised list of campaign officials. In a statement signed by its Osun State Chairman, Wale Adebayo, the APM described the appointment as having no automatic impact on the party’s electoral prospects in the state. Adebayo argued that Osun voters…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the final list of governorship candidates for the January 16, 2027 election in Kebbi State, leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) among the parties whose candidates feature on the list. The commission’s final list contains 14 governorship candidates representing different political parties. Governor Nasir Idris is listed as the APC candidate, while former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, will contest under the ADC platform. Other candidates include Basiru Musa of the Zenith Labour Party…
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have failed to improve the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians, despite recording some gains at the macroeconomic level. Okechukwu made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, where he assessed the impact of the administration’s economic policies. He acknowledged that some broader economic indicators had improved but argued that the benefits had not translated into better living conditions for citizens. “The economic reforms have done well at the macroeconomic level, but microeconomic indicators are very poor,”…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its final list of 12 governorship candidates cleared to contest the February 6, 2027 election in Ebonyi State. The list features Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenger, Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Senator Paulinus Igwe Nwagu. INEC displayed the list at its state headquarters in Abakaliki and across its 13 local government area offices on Saturday, October 10, in line with its timetable for the 2027 general elections. Other candidates on the list include Ukpai Mba Udeh of the African…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of several candidates from its final list for the 2027 general elections, insisting that the commission lacks the constitutional and statutory powers to disqualify aspirants. Maduabuchi made the position known during an appearance on Arise Television, following the publication of INEC’s final list of candidates on October 9, which left out several candidates nominated by political parties for various elective positions. He argued that the powers of statutory institutions must be exercised strictly within the limits established by the laws that created…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigerians are too poor to be left entirely at the mercy of market forces, pledging to subsidise crude oil production to make petroleum products more affordable if elected in 2027. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while explaining the party’s position on fuel subsidy. Abdullahi said the ADC and its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, believed the government had a responsibility to protect citizens from the effects of rising living costs. “Nigerians are too poor to be left to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has demanded an apology from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the opposition party of misleading the public over incidents at Akanu Ibiam International Airport and its state secretariat. The APC, through its state Publicity Secretary, Chief Uche Obute, said the NDC should acknowledge its alleged errors and apologise to residents of Enugu State and Nigerians. The demand followed a press conference by the Enugu NDC, led by its state chairman, Emmanuel Chukwujekwu Nebo, in which the party challenged the account of the incidents presented by the Secretary to the Enugu State…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared himself the field commander for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the FCT, saying he will also coordinate efforts to secure support for the President in Rivers State. Wike made the declaration on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Rainbow Coalition in Abuja, where political figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agreed to work together ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former Rivers State governor said the coalition had settled on Tinubu as its preferred presidential candidate and would mobilise…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 15 governorship candidates cleared to contest the 2027 election in Bauchi State, leaving out four political parties from the published list. The affected parties are the Social Democratic Party (SDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party. The commission published the list of candidates and their running mates on its official website on Saturday, ahead of the election to succeed Governor Bala Mohammed. The 15 candidates listed by INEC are from the African Action Congress (AAC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Democratic Party (ADP),…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the appointment of two officials of Yoruba origin to key departments of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the commission to ensure transparency in the electoral process. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made his position known in a statement issued on Sunday by his Director of Strategic Communications, Phrank Shaibu. He questioned recent changes in the leadership of key INEC departments, particularly those responsible for electoral operations, voter registration and information technology. Reports indicate…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, has dismissed reports that he intends to withdraw from the 2027 governorship election in favour of Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Odii reaffirmed his commitment to the contest on Sunday while speaking with journalists at his hometown of Isu, in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He said he remained determined to pursue his governorship ambition, insisting that the PDP had given him its mandate to contest the election. The candidate described speculation about his possible withdrawal as political manoeuvring, adding that he…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has cautioned residents against accepting money and other material inducements from politicians seeking their support ahead of the 2027 general elections. Otti gave the warning on Sunday while addressing the Second Session of the Seventh Synod of the Anglican Communion, Diocese of Aba Ngwa North, held at All Saints Anglican Cathedral in Aba. The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, urged voters to consider the long-term consequences of their electoral choices rather than allow immediate financial benefits to influence their decisions. He alleged that some politicians seeking to regain political…
Dan Nwomeh, Senior Special Assistant on Mainstream Media to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has questioned the authorisation for a political gathering at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport following an attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Nwomeh raised the questions in a post on his official Facebook page after suspected political thugs reportedly attacked NDC members who had gathered at the airport on Saturday to welcome the party’s governorship candidate, Chinyeaka Ohaa. He questioned who approved the gathering at the international airport and whether the organisers obtained clearance from the relevant authorities. “Who organises a campaign rally…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kebbi State has appealed to residents to suspend planned protests over insecurity, warning that demonstrations could disrupt ongoing efforts to address the security challenges in the state. The agency’s State Director, Nasiru Muhammed Karofi, made the appeal in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Karofi said protests at the current time could distract security agencies from their operations and potentially worsen the situation in affected communities. He also cautioned residents against spreading unverified information, particularly reports capable of creating panic or heightening tension. According to him, the circulation of false or unconfirmed…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reportedly declared that he would serve as president for four years if elected in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the statement while addressing participants at a North-East meeting of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), where discussions centred on political developments and preparations for the next general elections. Makinde’s reported pledge comes amid growing political consultations and realignments as parties and prospective candidates position themselves for the 2027 presidential contest.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 16 governorship candidates cleared to contest the 2027 election in Oyo State. The list, published on Saturday, features candidates from 16 political parties seeking to occupy the Agodi Government House in Ibadan. The All Progressives Congress (APC) will be represented by Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, while Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke is the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate is Hazeem Ola Gbolarumi, while Abdulrahman Oriyomi Hamzat will contest on the platform of the Accord Party. Other candidates on the list include Abimbola Adekanmbi…
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged its members and supporters to remain calm following the omission of its governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, from the final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party attributed the development to a technical error, assuring its supporters that efforts were underway to correct the omission ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The NDC’s Public Relations Officer in Kano State, Yusif Fasaha, made this known in a statement, saying the party had contacted INEC over the…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will nominate key officials of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, disclosed this on Saturday during a press conference at the NDC national secretariat in Abuja. Zuwoghe said the party had completed the structure and timetable for the campaign council since late August but was awaiting nominations from Obi and Kwankwaso before inaugurating the body. According to him, the two candidates will nominate officials for strategic positions, including…