The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has clarified that it is not a member of the G-100 opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said it had not entered into any agreement to become part of the coalition or endorsed its activities. The NNPP made the clarification amid reports linking the party to the opposition group formed by politicians and other stakeholders seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. The party maintained that it remains an independent political platform and would make decisions regarding alliances or electoral arrangements through its constitutionally…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party presidential running mate to Peter Obi, has explained his decision to leave Obi’s political camp, alleging that the former Anambra State governor lacked a clear plan for governing Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, who is now associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the disclosure while speaking on Channels Television. He said his decision was based on differences over the direction of the political movement and what he described as the absence of a detailed programme for addressing Nigeria’s challenges. According to him, he expected the political platform built around Obi to develop a clear and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has dismissed reports claiming that a former commissioner in the state had been expelled from the party. The party described the purported expulsion as invalid, insisting that the individual remains a member of the APC. The state chapter said the alleged decision did not follow the appropriate procedures required for disciplinary action against a party member. It urged party members and the general public to disregard the report, stressing that only duly constituted party organs have the authority to take decisions on the suspension or expulsion of members. The development has generated…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), involving the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola. The suit was filed by Senator Ned Nwoko, who is challenging the legitimacy of the leadership arrangement within the opposition party. At the proceedings, the court adjourned the matter to allow the parties to address the issues raised in the case. Nwoko is seeking judicial intervention over the leadership structure of the ADC and the process through which Mark and Aregbesola emerged as principal officers of the party.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged journalists to familiarise themselves with the various stages of the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections to promote accurate reporting and help reduce avoidable litigation. The Kaduna State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Professor Saidu Ahmed, gave the charge at a retreat organised by the Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). Ahmed, who was represented by an INEC supervisor, Ahmed Musa, said journalists should understand the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the procedures governing party primaries, nomination of candidates, publication of candidates’ lists, campaigns,…
Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged members of the Iru Ekun volunteer group to intensify efforts to rid the South-West of criminals. Igboho gave the charge while addressing members of the group, stressing the need for communities across the region to remain vigilant and take the security of their areas seriously. He said the objective should be to ensure that criminals and individuals threatening the safety of residents are prevented from operating freely in the South-West. Igboho urged the volunteers to work with relevant security agencies and community leaders rather than taking the law…
A lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has argued that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should not be imprisoned simply for agitating for the restoration of Biafra. Ejimakor made the remark while discussing Kanu’s continued detention and the broader legal and political issues surrounding the Biafra agitation. The lawyer maintained that peaceful advocacy for self-determination should not, in itself, constitute a criminal offence, stressing that individuals should only be punished where there is evidence of specific criminal conduct. He argued that the Biafra agitation has remained a political and self-determination issue and should be addressed through dialogue…
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has come under criticism over allegations of duplication and proliferation of agencies within the Federal Civil Service. The criticism followed concerns raised over the existence of government agencies and institutions whose functions allegedly overlap, resulting in questions about efficiency, accountability and the management of public resources. Critics of the administration argued that the proliferation of agencies had contributed to bureaucratic duplication and increased the cost of governance. They called on the Federal Government to review the structure of its ministries, departments and agencies to identify institutions with overlapping mandates and determine whether some should be merged…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) office in Kebbi State has allegedly been targeted in a suspected arson attack. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, raising concerns among party members and supporters in the state. Details surrounding the incident remained unclear at the time of the report, including the extent of damage caused to the party’s office. The development has, however, heightened concerns within the ADC over the safety of its members, offices and political activities as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Party members were said to have raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chille Igbawua, has rejected calls by former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. Igbawua, a former member of the House of Representatives and adviser to ADC National Chairman, David Mark, said there was no basis for suggesting that Atiku’s age or health would prevent him from governing Nigeria. Kwankwaso, who is the running mate to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, had urged Atiku to quit the race, citing his age and health. Reacting to the call during…
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has fixed September 26, 2026, for the conduct of elections into the 27 local government areas of the state. The commission announced the date as part of preparations for the local government elections, which will determine chairmen and councillors across the state. The exercise is expected to involve political parties participating in the local government contest and eligible voters across the state’s electoral wards. ISIEC is responsible for organising and conducting elections into the local government councils in Imo State in accordance with the relevant electoral laws. The commission is expected to release…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded an immediate investigation into the activities of the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State over allegations of political interference and actions capable of undermining democratic participation. The party made the demand while reacting to concerns surrounding the conduct of the police commissioner and the alleged use of security personnel to intimidate opposition members in the state. The PDP called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently examine the allegations and determine whether the commissioner had acted within the limits of his constitutional responsibilities. The party warned that the police must remain…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to explain allegations that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, owns 48 properties in the state. The APC said the allegation, which has been linked to Malami’s political activities and recent movement within the opposition camp, should be clarified by the ADC. The party questioned the source of the claim and demanded that the ADC provide details of the alleged properties and explain the basis for associating them with Malami. The APC’s position comes amid heightened political activities in Kebbi…
The crisis rocking the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Taraba State has deepened following the rejection of the purported removal of the party’s state chairman, Mr. Ayuba P. Maikasuwa. The party’s state legal adviser, Barrister Benjamin J. Ucha, reportedly faulted the process through which the chairman was removed, describing it as unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the party’s constitution. Ucha maintained that the chairman remained in office, arguing that the purported removal did not follow the required procedure stipulated by the party. The legal adviser said the state executive committee could not unilaterally remove the chairman without complying…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections. Abiodun made the declaration on Thursday at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, where thousands of APC supporters and members of Caucus 7202 gathered for a mega rally in support of the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The rally attracted supporters from the 20 local government areas of the state and served as a major mobilisation platform for the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Abiodun said the large turnout demonstrated…
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and support the NDC. Kwankwaso made the appeal on Thursday while receiving members of the Fulani Farmers Association at his residence in Abuja. The former Kano State governor asked Atiku to step down in favour of the NDC presidential ticket, promising that the former vice president would be taken care of if the party wins the presidency. “Step down for us; if we win, we will take care of…
The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents that it is fully prepared to provide adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections. The command said it had commenced strategic preparations to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral process across the state. The assurance was given by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, as the command outlined measures aimed at preventing violence, intimidation and other forms of electoral malpractice during the polls. The police said its preparations would include enhanced intelligence gathering, improved collaboration with other security agencies and increased deployment to identified flashpoints across the state. The…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) shares the political DNA of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), describing the relationship between the two parties as a partnership. Soludo made the remark on Thursday while speaking about the political relationship between his administration, APGA and the Federal Government ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor said APGA and the APC were working together in the interest of Anambra State, stressing that the relationship should not necessarily be interpreted as a merger between the two parties. According to him, the APC has elements of APGA’s…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that no individual, group or political party has a monopoly on violence. The party said the incident represented an unacceptable escalation at a time when political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections were only beginning. Suspected thugs reportedly attacked ADC supporters during a solidarity walk organised in support of the party’s Kaduna governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, in Kaduna metropolis. Reacting to the incident in a statement, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, urged security agencies to immediately identify, arrest and prosecute those…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the modified logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on its official website and updated the party’s leadership details. The commission listed Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as the National Chairman of the NDC, while Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu was listed as the National Secretary. John Odey was also listed as the National Treasurer, Mainasara Abubakar Sani as National Financial Secretary, and Reuben Egwuaba as National Legal Adviser. INEC indicated that the five leadership positions were updated “by court order,” while the commission’s platform also recognised the NDC’s modified logo pursuant to the judicial directive.…