The governorship candidate of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) for the upcoming Anambra State election, Mr. John Nwosu, has confirmed payment of the mandatory N50 million campaign levy imposed by the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA). In a statement issued on Thursday, Nwosu disclosed that he had fully complied with the state’s requirement to enable him brand campaign vehicles and display other promotional materials. “In compliance and furtherance of the rule of law, today the John Nwosu Campaign Organisation and the Africa Democratic Congress paid in full the assessed mandatory Fifty Million Naira required of governorship candidates to…
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The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take urgent steps to rebuild public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that low voter turnout in recent polls signals widespread disillusionment. Speaking on Thursday at INEC’s second quarterly meeting with political parties in Abuja, IPAC Chairman, Dr. Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, said many Nigerians are losing faith in the system due to fears that their votes will not count, persistent electoral violence, and concerns over politicians who fail to fulfil campaign promises. “This is unacceptable and must be addressed immediately,” Dantalle said. “Active citizens’…
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has held his first reconciliation meeting with the suspended Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other aggrieved lawmakers. Multiple sources confirmed on Thursday evening that the closed-door meeting, held in Abuja, ended on a positive note, with Fubara and Amaewhule seen sharing jokes and laughter while holding hands — a gesture interpreted as a sign of goodwill. According to insiders, the meeting marks the first genuine step towards bridging the divide between the governor and the state legislators. “The suspended Governor is determined to make peace. He has started the real…
The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised Governor Hope Uzodinma’s recent State of the State address, describing it as misleading, lacking transparency, and failing to address pressing security and economic challenges. In a press statement issued by its spokesperson, Lancelot Obiaku, the PDP said the Governor’s speech, delivered during his visit to the State House of Assembly, was “full of emptiness, uninspiring with old tales without positive future.” The party argued that Uzodinma’s remarks merely repeated previous statements without offering new solutions or tangible progress. “There was nothing new from his last address a…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured that the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State will be resolved through the intervention of the National Assembly. Speaking on Thursday during the commissioning of the Kugbo Taxi and Bus Terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Akpabio said the National Assembly is committed to restoring peace and political stability in the state. He added that efforts are underway to tackle the root causes of the conflict and promote reconciliation among stakeholders. “We are determined to ensure that normalcy returns to Rivers State. The National Assembly will work closely with all parties involved to…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has vowed that the party’s upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will take decisive action against individuals found to be working against its interests. George made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, amid ongoing confusion over the party’s 100th NEC meeting scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025. He also addressed concerns about the influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the party’s internal affairs, stating categorically that the PDP is not owned by any individual. “Nyesom Wike does not…
A major political shift is unfolding in Kano State as Mustapha Hamza Buhari Bakwana, a close confidant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dumped the ruling party for the opposition New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Bakwana, a renowned grassroots mobiliser and former political adviser to Ganduje during his tenure as governor, officially joined the NNPP on Wednesday, signaling a significant defection in the North-West political landscape. He also resigned his position as Senior Legislative Aide to Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, as part of his move. Speaking to a crowd of loyal supporters…
Amid increasing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, confusion continues to trail the status and direction of the proposed opposition coalition reportedly being championed by prominent political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The uncertainty surrounds the formal adoption of a political party by the coalition, following the emergence of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA)—a new political platform which is yet to be registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Although ADA has been touted by some…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the approval by the State House of Assembly for Governor Monday Okpebholo to obtain a N100 billion loan from First Bank of Nigeria Plc for infrastructural projects, describing the move as “reckless, unacceptable, and dangerous.” In a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin City, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, expressed outrage over the borrowing plan, warning that it poses a serious threat to the state’s fiscal sustainability. According to Aziegbemi, Edo’s total domestic debt between the state’s creation on August 27, 1991, and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fulfilling all promises made under the Renewed Hope Agenda, assuring Nigerians—particularly the people of Nasarawa State—of continued developmental support. The President gave the assurance on Wednesday during a visit to the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad (rtd), at his palace in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. While addressing the Emir and other dignitaries, Tinubu praised Governor Abdullahi Sule for his prudent and transparent management of resources, which he said has attracted the confidence of the Federal Government and investors alike. “I am delighted to be back in Nasarawa,”…
In a major political shake-up, 24 out of the 26 members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, made the announcement during plenary on Tuesday, revealing that the defecting lawmakers cited internal divisions within the PDP’s national leadership as the primary reason for their exit. Only two lawmakers—Hon. Sunday Johnny representing Onna State Constituency and Hon. Uduakobong Ekpo-Ufot of Etinan State Constituency—remained with the PDP. According to the Speaker, the affected members submitted formal letters notifying…
The Taraba State Government has debunked reports suggesting that the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hamman-Adama Adamu, has been nominated as the new Deputy Governor of the state. In a press briefing on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Zainab Jalingo, described the rumours as false, misleading, and entirely unfounded. She emphasized that there is no vacancy in the office of the Deputy Governor, reaffirming that Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali remains the duly elected and serving Deputy Governor of Taraba State. “The attention of the Taraba State Government has been drawn to rumours circulating on social…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary, following a decision reached by the party’s leadership and key stakeholders. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press briefing at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum. Damagum, who was flanked by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other prominent party figures, acknowledged that the decision to reinstate Anyanwu into the National Working Committee (NWC) was a difficult one, but ultimately supported by a majority within the party. “It was a…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu, stating that while the president excels in political maneuvering, he is performing poorly in governance. Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, Adebayo questioned the possibility of Tinubu leaving behind a meaningful legacy, given what he described as a glaring failure in addressing the core needs of Nigerians. “You have to give President Tinubu an A1 in politics. The only problem he has with the A1 is that he tends to have an F9 in governance,” Adebayo said. He commended Tinubu’s strategic control…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been served with Form 49 by the Federal High Court in Abuja, escalating a legal dispute between the electoral body and the National Rescue Movement (NRM). The form was served on Tuesday by court bailiff Ayuba Sule on behalf of the NRM. This comes just a week after Yakubu was earlier served with Form 48, which serves as a warning for failure to comply with a court order. Form 49 is a consequential legal instrument in Nigerian jurisprudence, requiring a person alleged to be in contempt of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected what it described as “unwarranted interference” by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in its internal affairs, insisting that the electoral body lacks the constitutional authority to regulate its National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings—except in instances involving the election of party officers or candidates. The party’s position was made clear during a press briefing held on Sunday at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja, where its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, addressed journalists on developments ahead of its 100th NEC meeting scheduled for June 30, 2025. Ologunagba clarified that while the…
Former spokesman of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has challenged the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to publicly explain how he allegedly betrayed him following his exit from the Labour Party. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, Okonkwo dismissed claims of disloyalty, insisting he never had any political dealings with Obi’s rivals during the last election. “When I worked for him, I never consulted any politician. I am making a public statement — I never talked to any political party. I was 100% loyal,” Okonkwo said. He added, “When I left, I…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State has recorded a significant boost as hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the ruling party. The mass defection took place on Saturday during a well-attended political gathering in Aljannare Ward, facilitated by prominent APC stalwart, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Naingila. The defectors cited the developmental strides of Governor Nasir Idris and Naingila’s strong grassroots presence as key motivations behind their decision. Speaking on behalf of the new entrants, Alhaji Shehu Agadas said the wave of defections by influential political figures, including Hon. Muhammad…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to secure 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election as a mark of appreciation for the developmental strides recorded in the state under the current administration. Governor Okpebholo made the declaration on Monday while addressing a crowd of supporters at Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, during a reception for thousands of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). “In 2027, we will reward President Tinubu’s love for Edo with 2.5 million votes,” Okpebholo declared. He noted that…
The management and staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat on Monday staged a mass walkout and shut down their offices in protest against Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s attempt to forcibly reclaim his position as National Secretary. The protest erupted following the appointment of Setonji Koshoedo as Acting National Secretary by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), a decision that had previously received the backing of the Secretariat staff. According to eyewitnesses, Senator Anyanwu arrived at the party headquarters in Abuja accompanied by suspected thugs and attempted to take over the national secretary’s office. “Anyanwu and his people entered…