Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised concerns over an alleged organised operation to purchase and collect Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, from citizens in parts of Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. The party alleged that individuals purportedly acting in the interest of the ruling party were offering money to vulnerable citizens in exchange for their PVCs. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Thursday, the ADC said it had received multiple reports of the alleged operation and was taking steps to document the claims and gather credible evidence. The party said the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has clarified his recent comments regarding the role of northern governors in President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. Shettima explained that his remarks were not intended to diminish the contributions of other members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, or suggest that northern governors alone delivered the election victory for Tinubu. The Vice President made the clarification amid reactions to comments attributed to him concerning the level of support Tinubu received from northern states during the 2023 election. He said his statement was made in the context of highlighting the contributions of APC…

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has said the 2027 presidential election should be contested by President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi and other candidates from the southern part of Nigeria. Sani made the position known in a post on X on Thursday while weighing in on the debate over the rotation of political power between the North and South ahead of the 2027 general election. He specifically argued that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other northern presidential aspirants should allow the South to complete what he described as its eight-year tenure before seeking the presidency. “The 2027 political contest…

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State have declared their support for Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders made their position known during a meeting of the party’s leadership and members in Makurdi, the state capital. The meeting brought together party leaders, elected officials and other stakeholders who reaffirmed their commitment to the APC ahead of the elections. The stakeholders said they would work together to ensure the re-election of Alia as governor and support Tinubu’s bid for another term as president. They cited what they described as…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Farouk Aliyu, has warned Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, against actions capable of creating divisions within the ruling party. Aliyu issued the warning while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, amid growing disagreements between Wike and some APC governors ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, despite serving in the APC-led Federal Government, has recently criticised some APC governors, describing them as “lazy” and “419ners.” Reacting to the comments, Aliyu said the APC would not allow…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has picked Musa Shugaba-Abdullahi as its candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election. Shugaba-Abdullahi emerged during the party’s substitution primary held on Tuesday night in Lafia, the state capital. The exercise was conducted through affirmation and overseen by the NDC Electoral Committee, with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, supervising the process. The chairman of the electoral committee and NDC National Treasurer, Dr Peter Onigah, said the exercise was conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act. Speaking after his emergence, Shugaba-Abdullahi unveiled a five-point agenda focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, empowerment and…

Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has questioned the political influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, asking why he could not defeat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2022 presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Oseni made the remarks on Wednesday while discussing Wike’s claims about his political influence and ability to deliver electoral victories for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike, a member of the PDP who currently serves in the Tinubu administration, has repeatedly spoken about his political structure and influence in elections. Oseni…

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, appeared healthier and happier during the period they worked together. Obi made the remark while responding to questions about Wike’s recent criticism of his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general election. The former Anambra State governor and Wike had crossed paths between 2011 and 2014, when Obi was governor of Anambra State and Wike served as Minister of State for Education. During that period, Wike visited Anambra State to inspect and commission educational projects executed by the…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said President Bola Tinubu would defeat opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, even if they decide to work together. Fayose made the claim on Channels Television’s Politics Today while discussing the prospects of the major contenders ahead of the election. According to him, the opposition would face an even greater challenge if Atiku and Obi contested separately because their support would be divided. “A three-way horse, maybe I am not putting it right. Atiku is there, Obi is there. Even if they come together, this man (Tinubu)…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, is fighting him because of political differences ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the allegation while speaking about the political situation in Imo State and his relationship with the governor. The former Rivers State governor said Uzodinma’s opposition to him was connected to his political activities and influence in the state. According to Wike, he had supported Uzodinma in the past but the relationship later deteriorated over political disagreements. He alleged that the Imo governor was uncomfortable with his involvement…

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…

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…