Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that the support of state governors will not determine the outcome of future elections, insisting that electoral success ultimately depends on the people. Obi made the assertion during an interview on Noire TV, where he argued that his performance in the last presidential election demonstrated that backing from governors is not decisive. According to him, despite not enjoying the support of any state governor during the election, he was still able to secure victories in 12 states. The former Anambra State governor further alleged that he lost two…
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The African Alliance Party (AAP) has announced that the Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has declared it a legally registered political party in Nigeria. The party’s National Chairman, Rev. Peters Olusegun Iyaobaje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the judgment was delivered in Appeal No. CA/MK/102/26 filed by the party against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, and the Commission’s Secretary, Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony. According to Iyaobaje, the appellate court held that the AAP is deemed to be a duly registered political party by operation of law. He explained that…
Abia State Governor and National Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Alex Otti, has urged all elected candidates of the party to work together in order to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. Otti made the call on Thursday during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. He was represented by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu. The governor commended party members for the maturity displayed throughout the primary election process, describing it as a reflection of the growing strength and stability of the Labour Party. He said Nigerians are looking up to the…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said that primary elections conducted by political parties should be seen as contests and not as battles among party members. Obasa stated this in his Democracy Day message to the people of Lagos State and Nigerians at large. The statement, signed by his Special Adviser on Research, Media and Documentation, Adeshina Oyetayo, was made available to journalists on Thursday. Reflecting on the significance of June 12, Obasa described the date as a landmark in Nigeria’s democratic history, noting that it remains a symbol of the sacrifices made by pro-democracy…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described June 12 as one of the most significant dates in Nigeria’s political history and democratic journey. In a Democracy Day statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said June 12 symbolises the enduring aspirations of Nigerians for democratic governance. According to him, the date represents the belief that citizens’ voices matter, their votes count and governments derive legitimacy from the people. “June 12 remains one of the most important dates in our nation’s political history and a reminder that government derives legitimacy from the governed,” Abdullahi said.…
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and establish a new political platform. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this while speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. According to him, a vibrant opposition is essential to the survival of democracy, stressing that he remains committed to opposition politics despite the challenges associated with it. He argued that many politicians join ruling parties to gain access to political patronage and government support rather than for ideological reasons. “We…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim Ismael, has expressed concern over developments surrounding the party’s ongoing leadership dispute, urging the judiciary to remain impartial in handling matters relating to the crisis. Speaking with journalists in Lafia on Wednesday, Ismael said all cases concerning the party’s internal affairs should be determined strictly in accordance with the law and established judicial precedents. According to him, the faction of the ADC leadership aligned with former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola is confident that its position is supported by existing…
The National Secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Sunday Ogini, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of incompetence in handling issues relating to court judgments and party leadership disputes. Ogini made the allegation on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on News Central Television. According to him, the INEC chairman’s interpretation and handling of court rulings concerning the leadership crisis within the NNPP raise concerns about his competence as a legal scholar and electoral umpire. He argued that valid court judgments had affirmed the leadership of the Bito Abu-led executive,…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has directed all political office holders serving in his administration who have declared allegiance to, or defected to, other political parties to immediately resign their appointments. The directive was contained in a public notice issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. According to the notice, the decision is aimed at preserving loyalty within the government and safeguarding the integrity of public service. Governor Fintiri stated that continued service by appointees who have aligned themselves with other political parties poses a threat to the administration’s objectives.…
The lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, has lost his bid to become Minority Leader of the House of Representatives following a resolution barring first-term lawmakers from occupying principal offices. The House adopted the resolution during plenary on Wednesday after approving a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Babajimi Benson. The resolution clarified Order 7, Rule 15 of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives, which stipulates that only members with cognate legislative experience in the House are eligible for appointment as principal officers. Order 7, Rule…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against proceeding with the proposed $5 billion borrowing arrangement with the First Abu Dhabi Bank of the United Arab Emirates under the Total Return Swap (TRS) financing structure. The warning was issued on Tuesday by the IMF Resident Representative for Nigeria, Christian Ebeke, during the presentation of the Fund’s 2026 Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. According to the IMF, the proposed financing arrangement lacks transparency and could expose Nigeria to significant financial risks. Ebeke explained that such financing structures are often opaque and may leave…
Gunmen have killed a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Ayo Olukotun, and abducted his daughter along with several other residents during an attack on Odo-Ere, the headquarters of Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. Residents said the attack occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Monday when the assailants invaded the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. According to eyewitnesses, many residents fled their homes for safety as the gunmen operated in the area. Amid the confusion, the attackers reportedly forced their way into the residence of the NSCDC officer, shot…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invalidated 2,103 cases of double registration from the Ekiti State voter register ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of registered political parties held at its headquarters. Amupitan said the removal of duplicate registrations was part of the commission’s commitment to preserving the integrity of the electoral process as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. According to him, the final register of voters for the Ekiti governorship election now stands…
The Federal Government has said that the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, was among political leaders who supported the adoption of rotational presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed this on Tuesday during a World Press Conference in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary. Akume described the decision to adopt rotational presidency as a difficult but necessary step aimed at preserving national unity in the aftermath of the June 12 crisis. According to…
The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for its decision to appeal court rulings that struck out aspects of the commission’s timetable for the 2027 general elections. Speaking after a meeting between INEC and leaders of registered political parties in Abuja on Tuesday, SDP National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, said the electoral body should not challenge the judgments, arguing that they would provide political parties and candidates with more time to prepare for the elections. Gombe said the court decisions would create additional opportunities for political campaigns and allow candidates who lost party primaries…
Several farmers were reportedly killed and others injured after suspected bandits attacked communities in Zamfara State. The attack occurred on Friday afternoon in Lugga, Gwabro and Gwammanan communities, where the victims were said to be clearing and preparing their farmlands ahead of the farming season. The incident was disclosed on Sunday by journalist Bakatsine, who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region, in a post on X. According to him, the assailants stormed the communities and attacked farmers while they were working on their farms, resulting in multiple casualties. The exact number of those killed and injured could…
Police authorities in Akwa Ibom State have reportedly arrested a social media activist, Akaninyene Udo, over allegations of raising false security alarms that caused panic among residents. Udo was said to have been taken into custody after allegedly posting misleading updates online suggesting an imminent security threat in parts of the state. The posts reportedly triggered tension among residents and prompted emergency responses from security agencies. Confirming the arrest, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command said the action was taken to prevent the spread of misinformation capable of disturbing public peace. In a statement issued on Monday in Uyo, the…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has declared that the party was the only political platform that conducted its primary elections in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. Mark made the assertion while receiving members of the House of Representatives led by Abdulsamad Dasuki at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. The former Senate President urged members and candidates of the party to remain focused and intensify efforts ahead of forthcoming elections. He stressed the need for party members to return to their constituencies and engage with the electorate in preparation for the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has expressed confidence that it will secure victory in all elective positions in the 2027 general elections. The party also dismissed opposition parties in the state as lacking the capacity to challenge its dominance, insisting that it remains a formidable political force with credible candidates. The APC State Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, stated this while speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Monday. Emegha argued that some politicians currently contesting elections under opposition platforms had previously contested on the APC platform during the 2023 general elections but were…
A Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State, has adjourned until July 1, 2026, for the definite hearing of a suit seeking the nullification of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship primary election in the state. Justice Mashkur Salisu fixed the date on Monday following the alleged failure of the defendants to file and serve their statements of defence. The suit was instituted by an APC chairmanship aspirant, Abdulhadi Lau, who is challenging the conduct and outcome of the party’s primary election. Lau is asking the court to invalidate the exercise, alleging that he was unlawfully excluded from participating…