Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared that he and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde are not afraid of anyone as they prepare for the 2027 general elections under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Mohammed made the declaration on Thursday during the party’s South-West town hall meeting in Akure, Ondo State, where he described the APM as the biggest opposition party in Nigeria. The governor said the party was determined to present an alternative political direction for the country, insisting that its leadership was driven by knowledge, planning and a clear understanding of Nigeria’s challenges. According to…
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The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the state government’s reported plan to borrow ₦298.15 billion, warning that the proposed loan could worsen the state’s debt burden. The party urged Governor Bala Mohammed to suspend the planned borrowing and provide a detailed account of how previous loans obtained by the state had been utilised. The PRP made its position known in a statement signed by its state secretary, Abubakar Sani, and made available to journalists in Bauchi. The opposition party expressed concern that the proposed borrowing would add to the state’s existing debt, which it…
A political analyst, Otubanjo, has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s age ahead of the 2027 presidential election, suggesting that it could become a significant issue as political parties and opposition figures prepare for the next general election. Otubanjo’s position comes amid growing political discussions about Tinubu’s eligibility for another term, his leadership record and the challenges confronting his administration. The question of age has remained part of Nigeria’s political discourse, particularly as discussions about the 2027 presidential contest gather momentum. Tinubu, who assumed office on May 29, 2023, was born on March 29, 1952. If he seeks re-election in…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has more experience in national governance than President Bola Tinubu and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Momodu made the statement on Wednesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State. He said Atiku’s political background and experience at the highest level of the federal government distinguished him from the other prominent political figures. “If you look at the antecedents of the three major candidates and the two major opposition…
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that his party will win the 2027 general elections by a wide margin, declaring Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed as Nigeria’s next Senate President. Makinde made the remarks on Thursday during the APM South-West town hall meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, where he presented the party’s agenda for the country. The Oyo State governor made the declaration after Mohammed was introduced at the event as the governor of Bauchi State and an incoming senator. Responding to the introduction, Makinde said the party was confident…
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a defunct political party while arguing that British colonial authorities brought Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups together primarily to serve their economic interests. Ganduje made the remarks on Wednesday at the annual conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria in Abuja. The former Kano State governor made the comment while acknowledging former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. Referring to Okowa, Ganduje said: “My big brother, the former governor…
The Director of New Media and Strategic Communications of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Theo Abu Agada, has criticised Abia State Governor Alex Otti over the reported poor condition of a public school in the state, describing the governor’s performance as disappointing. Agada said the NDC would work towards defeating Otti in the 2027 governorship election, arguing that the governor had not demonstrated the capacity to address the state’s governance challenges. He made the remarks on Wednesday while reacting to a video circulating on social media showing the deteriorating condition of a school in Ukwa East Local Government Area of…
The South-South state chairmen of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have passed a vote of no confidence in the party’s presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, accusing him of sidelining established party structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The six chairmen announced their position in a joint statement on Wednesday, expressing dissatisfaction with what they described as inadequate consultation and engagement with the party’s leadership in organising the presidential campaign. The statement was signed by Dagodog Whyte of Rivers State, Peace Osarama of Bayelsa State, Utuku Abangaye Edet of Akwa Ibom State, Ugoigwe Onyeka Ogechukwu of Edo State, Prince Henry Ese…
The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Peter Agada, has challenged President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to present practical and measurable plans for addressing Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections. Agada made the call on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, urging presidential contenders to move beyond campaign rhetoric and explain how they intend to fulfil their promises if elected. He criticised the country’s political culture, arguing that election campaigns often feature attractive promises without clear explanations of how they would be…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and 14 other governorship candidates have signed a peace accord aimed at ensuring peaceful political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The agreement was signed during a Peace Accord and Election Security Summit organised by the Zamfara State Police Command in Gusau, the state capital. The accord is intended to promote peaceful conduct among political parties and candidates and ensure respect for electoral procedures before, during and after the elections. Lawal, who is contesting under the All Progressives Congress, APC, joined the other candidates in endorsing the agreement and expressing their commitment to a…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has explained why he does not wear the trademark crested cap associated with President Bola Tinubu, saying he does not believe in displaying loyalty that is not genuine. Ndume made the clarification during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he criticised what he described as hypocrisy among some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker said his decision not to wear the President’s signature cap should not be interpreted as dislike for Tinubu, stressing that genuine support should come from personal conviction rather than outward displays.…
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has dismissed reports that he plans to defect from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tambuwal’s media office described the reports circulating on social media as false and baseless, insisting that the former Sokoto State governor had no intention of joining the APC. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Prince Daniel, on behalf of the Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Media Office. “For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Tambuwal has no plans to join…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has warned politicians, political parties and electoral officials against manipulating the 2027 general elections, insisting that the votes of the Igbo people must count. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation declared that it would not accept vote theft, falsification of election results or the imposition of political leaders against the wishes of the electorate. The warning was contained in a statement jointly signed by the organisation’s Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and its Acting Secretary-General, Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa. Ohanaeze maintained that no governor, political party or influential politician had the right to undermine the constitutional right of Ndigbo…
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has warned that the proposed return of fuel subsidy by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, could push petrol prices to ₦4,000 per litre. Kwankwaso argued that reversing the removal of petrol subsidy could impose a significant financial burden on the Federal Government and worsen the country’s economic challenges. He said the policy could place additional pressure on public finances, potentially affecting the government’s ability to pay workers’ salaries, fund education and healthcare, meet pension obligations and execute infrastructure projects. The APC…
Former Cross River State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has said his personal friendship with President Bola Tinubu remains intact despite his disagreement with the direction of the president’s administration. Duke made this known on Monday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State. The former governor, who said his relationship with Tinubu dated back to 1998, explained that their political differences should not be mistaken for personal hostility. “President Tinubu is my friend since 1998, but I don’t like the direction he’s…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that Northern Nigeria will give President Bola Tinubu full support in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that there should be no change of government at the Presidential Villa. Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday in Abuja during the unveiling of the national headquarters of Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), a political movement established to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election. The governor said the North would support the president’s second-term ambition, adding that Kano State would play a leading role in mobilising voters across the region. “I can guarantee the President that the North…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on security agencies to investigate the reported attack on the campaign vehicle of its candidate for Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Innocent Umar Jabayang. The incident reportedly occurred during the weekend in Yorro Local Government Area, where the vehicle was allegedly damaged by suspected political thugs. The APGA governorship candidate in Taraba State, Danjuma Usman Shiddi, condemned the incident, describing it as a threat to peaceful political participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shiddi said the vehicle, with registration number GBB-339AA, sustained damage to its windscreens and…
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of avoiding direct engagement with Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election. Okonkwo made the allegation in a statement published on his X account on Saturday, describing Tinubu as an “absentee President” and questioning his suitability for re-election. He claimed that the president was expected to campaign in only 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, arguing that such a schedule would limit his direct engagement with voters. “Tinubu will campaign in only 12 states out of 36 states…
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has rejected any alliance, merger or coalition with the G-100 Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, while warning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against presenting himself as the party’s presidential candidate. The faction accused Atiku and some members of the G-100 Coalition of allegedly attempting to pressure its leadership into an alliance against its wishes. In a statement issued on Saturday, Gombe maintained that the faction would contest the 2027 elections independently, relying on its political ideology, organisational structure and nationwide presence. He insisted that the…
The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections, while warning against the spread of fake news and misleading information capable of triggering violence. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, gave the assurance on Saturday during the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kano State Chapter, held at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The meeting focused on the theme, “Managing Election Results: The Role of Information Officers.” Bakori, in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, stressed…