Professor of Political Economy and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Pat Utomi, has criticised supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged online attacks, describing engagement with those he called “APC data boys” as an insult to his integrity. Utomi made the remarks in a series of posts on his verified X handle on Sunday, following criticism he said he received after speaking about the welfare and working conditions of Nigerian soldiers. The economist had raised concerns about the remuneration and living conditions of military personnel, comparing their circumstances with those of their counterparts in the United…
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Musa Kwankwaso, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has declared that the people of Arewa will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Kwankwaso said the North-West geopolitical zone was prepared to vote massively for Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election, insisting that the region had made its position clear. He spoke on Saturday on the sidelines of the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State, where party supporters and political leaders gathered to endorse the President’s second-term ambition. According to Kwankwaso, the turnout at the rally demonstrated the level of support Tinubu enjoys…
Suspected political thugs have reportedly attacked members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at Okposhi Ward in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, destroying chairs and canopies and disrupting a gathering organised to receive a party chieftain. The incident reportedly occurred when Prince Emeka Irem, APGA’s candidate for the Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, paid a courtesy visit to his ward chairman. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the suspected attackers stormed the venue, vandalised chairs and canopies, and chased away party supporters who had gathered…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians in the North to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying the President deserves political reciprocity for his longstanding support for the region. Shettima made the appeal on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State. He said Tinubu had consistently identified with Northern political leaders and supported their ambitions over the years, arguing that the region should reciprocate the gesture by voting for him in the next presidential election. According to the Vice-President, Tinubu’s political relationship with the North dates back several years and includes…
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s campaign rally in Kaduna, questioning claims of widespread support ahead of the 2027 general election. Sowore, in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, accused the ruling party of attempting to portray the crowd at the rally as evidence of nationwide support for Tinubu. He claimed that Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna, where the APC held its campaign flag-off, had a capacity of about 5,000 people. According to him, supporters were transported from…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a “government of anarchy,” accusing it of failing to uphold the rule of law and respect democratic institutions. Okonkwo made the remarks during an interview on MIC-ON with Seun Okinbaloye, where he criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s affairs. “Tinubu’s government is a government of anarchy,” he said. The former Nollywood actor accused the administration of undermining the rule of law and failing to respect the institutions responsible for sustaining democracy. He also faulted the government’s economic policies, particularly the removal…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to strengthen measures to protect persons with disabilities and ensure their full participation in the 2027 general elections. The commission said electoral security arrangements must address the specific challenges faced by voters with disabilities, including intimidation, inaccessible polling units, communication barriers and threats of violence. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, made the appeal on Friday during a high-level technical engagement on disability-inclusive election security and protection protocols in Abuja. The meeting, held at the Abuja Inter-Continental Hotel, brought together security agencies,…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has declared that the era of politicians giving Nigerians N1,000 or N2,000 to attend political rallies is over, insisting that the country needs a new approach to political mobilisation. Uzodimma made the statement during the General Assembly of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, held in Imo State. The governor said the political practice of gathering people at rallies for hours and offering them small amounts of money was outdated, adding that Nigerians should embrace a new order that promotes self-reliance and economic prosperity. “You have seen that the days are gone when…
A chieftain of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Alhaji Bisi Olopoeyan, has criticised Oyo State Governor and the party’s presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, describing his conduct during a political gathering in Akure, Ondo State, as childish. Olopoeyan faulted Makinde’s decision to jump down from a stage while challenging Nigerians to vote for presidential candidates who possess the physical strength and energy required to lead the country. Makinde had made the demonstration during the APM South-West town hall meeting in Akure, where he urged Nigerians to consider the physical fitness and stamina of candidates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has explained how President Bola Tinubu could help secure support from the South-West for an eventual Igbo presidency. Soludo said the South-East’s support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 could encourage political understanding and strengthen the chances of the region producing a future president. According to him, Nigeria’s presidency requires dialogue, negotiations and political agreements among the country’s major political interests. The governor noted that power rotation remained an important consideration in the country’s political arrangement, suggesting that after Tinubu’s tenure, the presidency could return to the North before eventually moving back to the South.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of allegedly plotting to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Dele Alake, spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, as the ruling party commenced its campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general election. The council alleged that Atiku and the ADC intended to manipulate public opinion through fake news, fabricated documents, doctored images and artificial intelligence-generated videos aimed at discrediting Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has endorsed a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police services in Nigeria. The lawmakers approved the proposal during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Henry Magaji Dajuma, following its transmission to state legislatures by the National Assembly for consideration and concurrence. The Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Information, Henry Marah, who represents Jaba State Constituency, disclosed the decision while briefing journalists after the sitting. Marah said the proposed state police system would strengthen community security, improve the protection of lives…
Former Deputy President of the Senate and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, Ovie Omo-Agege, has issued a strong warning to individuals planning to manipulate the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege gave the warning during the flag-off of his campaign in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, declaring that anyone who attempts to rig the election would face serious consequences. He insisted that Nigerians would no longer tolerate electoral fraud or allow their votes to be stolen, adding that voters had become more conscious of their rights and were prepared to defend their mandates. “It’s rig…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of Abuja to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning them against repeating what he described as a political mistake in the 2023 general election. Wike made the appeal on Thursday during an interactive meeting organised by the Rainbow Coalition, comprising members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Bwari Area Council, Abuja. At the gathering, the minister also endorsed former Senator Philip Aduda for the FCT senatorial seat and John Gbadaya for the Abuja South Federal Constituency seat under…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, declaring that the 2027 general election would provide an opportunity to end what he described as a government built on lies and deceit. Makinde made the remarks during a political gathering in Akure, Ondo State, amid preparations by opposition figures to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election. The governor, who has been involved in consultations surrounding the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), called for a change in the country’s political direction, arguing that Nigerians deserved leadership that would address their concerns and…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly disowned a campaign committee associated with President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, triggering a fresh political disagreement involving the party and Governor Ademola Adeleke. The development has exposed disagreements over the composition of the campaign structure and the individuals recognised to participate in political activities ahead of the 2027 general election. The dispute comes amid growing political realignments in Osun State, where the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Governor Adeleke, are preparing for future electoral contests. The controversy centres on a list reportedly associated with…
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…
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…