Former Kano State Governor and Chairman of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has downplayed the recent coalition of opposition figures, stating that it lacks the necessary political structure to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Friday, Shekarau described the coalition as an informal gathering of presidential aspirants rather than a well-organized political merger. Opposition Coalition Lacks PDP, LP Backing Shekarau noted that the coalition does not have the endorsement of major opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). “The coming…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-led Kano State government following allegations made by Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, against Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje, wife of former Governor and current APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Abdulsalam accused Professor Hafsat of financial misconduct, claiming she interfered with pension funds during her husband’s tenure. In a widely circulated video, he alleged that pensioners were only paid after she had taken a share of the funds. APC Condemns Allegations, Warns Against Crisis Reacting to the accusations, Kano APC Publicity Secretary, Ahmad…
The 12 governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have resolved to challenge the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in court. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed this decision on Friday after an emergency meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum. According to him, the governors unanimously agreed to resist what they described as an “illegality and presidential rascality.” Democracy Must Be Protected – Makinde Makinde emphasized that regardless of political affiliations or personal loyalties, democracy must be upheld. He insisted that the suspension of Governor Fubara and the Rivers State legislature was unconstitutional. “Irrespective…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the state is in crisis, rejecting calls for a state of emergency. In a statement issued on Friday by its state chairman, Sunday Bisi, the PDP described the APC’s claims as baseless, asserting that democratic governance is functioning smoothly at all levels in the state. Governance Fully Operational – PDP “There is no breakdown of governance in Osun. The judiciary is operational, the state assembly is active, and the executive is effectively discharging its duties,” the statement read. The PDP criticized the…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the National Assembly for approving President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Friday, expressed concerns over the decision, stating that democracy in its true form does not exist in Nigeria. Obi Condemns Lack of Opposition According to the former Anambra State governor, democracy cannot thrive without a functional opposition, adding that the approval of the state of emergency despite widespread opposition from Nigerians highlights the weakness of the country’s democratic system. Both the Senate and the…
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgments of the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court that sacked Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of the apex court ruled on Friday that the position of the PDP National Secretary falls within the internal affairs of the party and is therefore not subject to judicial intervention. Court Lacks Jurisdiction Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur struck out the trial court’s October 2023 ruling and set aside the majority judgment of the Court of Appeal, which had upheld Anyanwu’s removal…
Justice M. A. Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu, has scheduled May 21, 2025, for the hearing of a lawsuit filed by the Kankanbina Ruling House of Ogere-Remo against the Ogun State Government over the alleged imposition of Oba James Obafemi Saliu as the Ologere of Ogere-Remo. The suit lists Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Ganiu Hamzat, and Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General Sina Ogungbade, SAN, as co-defendants alongside Oba Saliu. Disputed Selection Process According to court documents made available on Thursday, Prince Olugbenga Adewoju, Rev.…
The European Union has postponed its first round of countermeasures against the United States over former President Donald Trump’s metal tariffs, pushing the implementation to mid-April. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced the decision on Thursday during a European Parliament hearing, citing the need to reassess which U.S. goods to target and allow additional time for negotiations. Initially, the European Commission planned to reimpose 2018 tariffs on €4.5 billion ($4.9 billion) worth of U.S. products on April 1, with a second wave of tariffs on €18 billion worth of goods scheduled for April 13. However, Sefcovic indicated a shift in…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured residents that his administration is strictly non-political, emphasizing that his mandate is to restore governance and stability in the state. In a state broadcast on Thursday, Ibas, who officially resumed duties at Government House, Port Harcourt, reiterated his commitment to safeguarding civil liberties and ensuring the security of all citizens. However, he issued a stern warning against crude oil sabotage and violence, urging residents to resist any attempts to reignite past hostilities. “The prolonged political crisis has been a major setback for governance and democracy in Rivers…
Mr. Adefolarin Oria, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general election, has raised concerns over the party’s future electoral prospects, warning that internal divisions could jeopardize its chances in 2027. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Akure, Oria criticized the party’s leadership for failing to promote inclusivity and unity, arguing that its current approach alienates potential supporters. “The way the party presents itself, as if it belongs to a specific group, makes it difficult for indigenous people from other regions to accept it,” he stated. Oria also pointed…