Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were reportedly injured, while vehicles conveying them were damaged in an attack ahead of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s 2027 re-election campaign flag-off in Katsina State. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the supporters travelled to Funtua for the commencement of Radda’s campaign activities in the Funtua Senatorial Zone. According to reports, the convoy came under attack by suspected political thugs while passing through Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state. Some of the victims said the attackers used stones and other objects to smash the windscreens of vehicles and assault passengers. The…
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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has denied allegations that he ordered the management of a private event centre to stop a town hall meeting organised by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) featuring its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Mbah described the allegation as false, insisting that he did not issue any directive to prevent the organisers from using the facility. The governor made his position known in a statement posted on his social media account on Wednesday while reacting to a video circulating online over the controversy. “My attention has just been drawn to a video circulating on some…
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said he is not happy that a Federal High Court in Abuja declared him the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Imo West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okorocha made the remark on Thursday while reacting to the judgment that restrained incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma from presenting himself as the APC candidate for the senatorial election scheduled for January 16, 2027. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who delivered the judgment, held that evidence presented before the court established that Okorocha won the majority of votes cast during the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has challenged Nigerians to examine the record of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar before deciding whether to support his presidential ambition in the 2027 general elections. Wike made the call on Thursday during a gathering of the Rainbow Coalition in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he questioned Atiku’s performance during his eight years as vice-president under former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The minister argued that Atiku’s record in public office should be a major consideration in assessing his suitability for the presidency, rather than focusing solely on his repeated attempts…
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the inclusion of his party in the Rainbow Coalition being promoted ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde expressed surprise that Wike listed the APM among the political parties participating in the coalition during its unveiling in Rivers State. The Oyo State governor spoke on Thursday at the APM South-East Town Hall Meeting in Enugu, where he addressed stakeholders and supporters as part of his party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde said he watched the…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned opposition parties that public dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration alone will not guarantee electoral success in the 2027 general elections. The party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said opposition parties must develop effective political strategies, strengthen their internal structures and present credible alternatives to Nigerians rather than assume that economic hardship would automatically translate into electoral victory. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Oladejo described the belief that public anger against the ruling party would be sufficient to defeat Tinubu as politically naive. He argued that although economic difficulties…
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has dissolved all its executive committees in Bauchi State and inaugurated a seven-member caretaker committee to manage the party’s affairs pending the election of new executives. The decision affects the party’s structures at the ward, local government and state levels. The party’s National Organising Secretary, Hamza Koshe Akuyam, announced the development on Tuesday in Bauchi during the inauguration of the caretaker committee at the Government House. Akuyam explained that the dissolution followed recent developments within the party in the state, adding that the decision was taken at a meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC)…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the political leader of the state, asking his supporters to stop referring to him as their leader. Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during the unveiling of candidates endorsed by the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor said the political crisis that had divided the state had given way to reconciliation, adding that supporters should now recognise Wike as the common leader of the political group. “Those that called me my leader during the crises, please stop…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned opposition parties that public dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration alone will not guarantee electoral success in the 2027 general elections. The party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said opposition parties must develop effective political strategies, strengthen their internal structures and present credible alternatives to Nigerians rather than assume that economic hardship would automatically translate into electoral victory. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Oladejo described the belief that public anger against the ruling party would be sufficient to defeat Tinubu as politically naive. He argued that although economic difficulties…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has assured President Bola Tinubu of support from the state in the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the votes would reflect the genuine choice of the electorate. Uzodinma gave the assurance on Tuesday in Owerri during the distribution of campaign vehicles by the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a group mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election. The governor also warned members and coordinators of the movement against diverting the vehicles from their intended purpose, urging them to deploy the resources effectively in campaigning for Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). He insisted that the APC remained the…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the worsening hardship in the country, accusing the government of focusing on the 2027 general elections while Nigerians continue to struggle. Ayodele said the situation in the country remained difficult, citing rising school fees, high market prices, insecurity and the growing economic pressure on households. In a video statement circulating on Sunday, the cleric maintained that the condition of many Nigerians required urgent attention from the Federal Government rather than an early focus on political campaigns. “Everything is not going well in Nigeria…
Arise Television Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has expressed sympathy for President Bola Tinubu following his speech at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oseni described Tinubu’s address as one of the worst campaign speeches he had heard, blaming the President’s campaign team for allegedly failing to prepare him adequately for the event. The broadcaster made the remarks on Monday during Arise Television’s Morning Show, where he reviewed the President’s performance at the rally. According to Oseni, Tinubu’s speech lacked structure, coherence and a clear explanation of his administration’s policies,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, claiming that the former Anambra State governor has little to offer Nigerians beyond quoting statistics. Shettima made the remarks on Monday while speaking at an event in Abuja, where he defended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Vice President argued that while Obi frequently cites statistics in discussing Nigeria’s economic challenges, he had yet to present what Shettima considered concrete solutions to the country’s problems. “I respect Peter Obi for having the courage to…
Efforts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve its lingering leadership crisis in Benue State have ended in a deadlock, as rival factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, failed to reach an agreement. The failure of the reconciliation meeting has raised concerns about the party’s unity and preparations for the 2027 general elections, with both camps maintaining their positions over the leadership of the state chapter. The crisis centres on the disputed chairmanship of the party in Benue. While the faction aligned with Governor Alia recognises Benjamin Omale…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Borno State has dismissed its House of Assembly candidate, Mohammed Bunu, over alleged involvement in campaign activities supporting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The decision was communicated in a letter dated October 25, 2026, and signed by the NDC state Deputy Chairman, Umar Fema. According to the letter, the disciplinary action followed allegations that campaign materials bearing the ADC logo, the slogan “SABON TAFIYA, SABON SALO,” and the names and photographs of Atiku and Bunu had circulated. The party said Bunu’s appearance on the materials raised concerns about his political…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the state as an “Asiwaju state.” Fintiri made the declaration on Monday in Yola during the launch of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027, a campaign initiative aimed at mobilising grassroots support for Tinubu ahead of the next general election. The governor’s position comes amid the political significance of Adamawa as the home state of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who is seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Despite Atiku’s political influence in the state, Fintiri expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and…
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his recent physical demonstration at a political gathering, accusing him of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu. Igboho warned that he would verbally attack anyone who insulted the President, insisting that political disagreements should not be used as an excuse to ridicule an elderly person. The activist made the remarks in a viral video on Sunday, describing Makinde’s action of jumping off a stage as childish and disrespectful. “He was jumping around like a frog and a mad man, insulting Tinubu, saying Tinubu can’t…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the reported distribution of seven brand-new Toyota Prado sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to selected youth leaders for election mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The opposition party estimated that the vehicles could cost about ₦1.015 billion, describing the reported expenditure as insensitive to the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. The controversy followed a social media post by the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, announcing the presentation of the vehicles to selected youth leaders to support their mobilisation activities ahead of the next general election. In its…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has vowed to present its membership and resignation records in court if disputes involving former members who defected to other political parties become subjects of post-election litigation following the 2027 general elections. The party said it would not bow to pressure to backdate resignation letters for elected officials who allegedly left its platform without completing the required procedures. The Founder and Chairman of the NNPP Board of Trustees, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, disclosed this on Sunday, warning that altering or falsifying party records to accommodate former members could amount to criminal conduct. Aniebonam said the…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu and the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the period of political conflict in the state is over. Fubara also endorsed the coalition’s governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, urging his supporters to rally behind the alliance and its candidates. The governor made his position known in a video shared on social media, where he called on his loyalists to put past disagreements aside and work towards peace and political stability in the state. “We have made peace in the state and…