A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has described the recently conducted by-elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as illegal. Galadima, who spoke on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, accused INEC of violating constitutional provisions guiding the conduct of by-elections. According to him, the Constitution mandates the electoral body to conduct a by-election within three months of a vacancy, a rule he claimed was not followed in several cases. “The by-elections have come and gone, but they are being trailed by many issues. In fact, all of them were conducted…
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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the South East has described its recent by-election victories in Anambra State as proof that the party remains firmly rooted in the state. This was contained in a press statement issued by the party’s National Vice Chairman, Augustine Ehiemere, following the victory of Senator-elect Emma Nwachukwu and House of Assembly member-elect, Mrs Azikiwe Mimi Ify. Ehiemere said the outcome of the election serves as a clear pointer that APGA is not only strong in Anambra but also well-prepared for the forthcoming governorship election. According to him, the overwhelming support given to APGA candidates…
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has weighed in on the proposed one-term presidency put forward by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. Speaking in an interview published by Channels Television on Sunday night, Farotimi noted that this was not the first time the former Anambra State governor had made such a pledge. He recalled that Obi floated the same idea during the 2023 election cycle. While acknowledging the proposal, the lawyer argued that the motive behind Obi’s promise needed deeper interrogation. According to him, Nigerians should not only focus on the declaration itself…
In a surprising turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured key victories in the recently concluded State Assembly by-elections in Taraba, a state long regarded as a stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC candidates winners after final results were collated from the affected constituencies. The by-elections were conducted to fill legislative seats left vacant following the death or resignation of former lawmakers. In one of the most notable contests, APC candidate Abner Shittu emerged victorious in the Karim 1 constituency, defeating his PDP rival by a comfortable margin.…
The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Fidelix Bagudu of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Isa Haruna Muhammed of Zaria Kewaye State Constituency, and Dahiru Umar-Sani of Basawa State Constituency, on their victories in the by-elections held on Saturday, 16 August 2025. In a statement issued by the APC State Secretary, Yahaya Baba Pate, the party described the victories as more than electoral successes, noting that they represent a strong endorsement of the progressive ideals championed by the APC at both state and national levels. According to the statement, the triumphs highlight the enduring appeal of President…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over the outcome of Saturday’s by-election in the state. Speaking on Sunday at an event in Nanka, Anambra State, organised to celebrate the victory of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the polls, Soludo said the results confirmed that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were “dead” and “non-existent” in the state. “ADC does not exist in Anambra. We showed it yesterday, Saturday. Labour Party is dead,” Soludo declared. The governor alleged that the ADC-led opposition coalition, which Obi openly…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the cancellation of the ongoing by-election for Shanono-Bagwai constituency and the rerun election in Ghari constituency of Kano State. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the call in a statement on Saturday, citing widespread violence and disruptions allegedly orchestrated by armed thugs in several polling units. He alleged that voters were forced to abandon polling areas following the attacks, while security personnel deployed to the constituencies were overwhelmed. Morka argued that under such circumstances, the credibility of the electoral process could not be guaranteed. “The scale of violence and the level of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has raised alarm over alleged irregularities in the rerun elections for Ghari-Takai and Bagwai-Shanono constituencies. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, the state party chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, claimed the polls were marred by voter intimidation and lack of transparency. According to him, APC supporters were allegedly chased from their homes to allow opposition parties to thumbprint ballot papers without hindrance. “Thugs were seen in most polling units intimidating the remaining APC supporters who refused to leave,” Abbas alleged. “By around 11 a.m., election materials were yet to arrive at most polling units…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State, Ambassador Abdu Zango, has confirmed that elections in Shanono Local Government Area were briefly disrupted by political thugs on Saturday morning. Zango, who spoke to journalists in Shanono, explained that the attackers stormed some polling units and made away with ballot boxes and papers. “It is true that some highly armed political thugs disrupted the elections in some polling units and snatched away ballot boxes,” the REC stated. “We managed to replace those boxes and ballot papers snatched away by the thugs. And elections, as…
The by-election in Kaduna State on Saturday witnessed a low turnout of voters despite intensive campaigns by political parties fielding candidates in the poll. Although election materials reportedly arrived early at most polling units, voter presence remained sparse across several areas. Polling stations in Trikania, Chikun, Kajuru, and Sabon Gari Zaria recorded only a handful of voters, even as security operatives were deployed in large numbers to maintain order. A cross-section of residents who spoke to DAILY POST attributed the poor turnout to lingering doubts about the credibility of the electoral process. Alhaji Musa Inuwa, a car dealer in Sabo…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has raised alarm over the alleged abduction of two sons of a former senator, Clifford Ordia. Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, the state caretaker committee chairman of the PDP, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday in Benin City. According to him, Ordia, who represented Edo Central in the National Assembly, was attacked earlier in the day, with his vehicle vandalised and his two sons allegedly taken away by the attackers. “The report we are hearing now is that Senator Ordia’s vehicle has been attacked and his two sons abducted. The election is…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently adopted as the platform for a coalition of opposition leaders seeking to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, has vowed to secure multiple seats in today’s nationwide by-elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. Among them, two senators are expected to emerge from Edo Central and Anambra South. Additionally, five federal constituencies in Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo States, as well as nine state constituencies across Adamawa, Anambra, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Niger, Taraba, and Zamfara, will also be contested. INEC is…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the inclusion of candidates of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Saturday’s by-election following a court directive. Earlier, INEC had excluded the SDP from the polls, citing non-compliance with electoral guidelines. According to the Commission, the party failed to submit a valid notice for the conduct of primaries, and the process was not monitored by INEC officials, leading to the disqualification of its candidates. However, the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1525/2025, ordered INEC to reinstate the party’s candidates for the elections scheduled to hold across 12 states. Responding…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible bye-election in Jigawa State on Saturday. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States, Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, gave the assurance during a visit to the Jigawa State Police Headquarters in Dutse as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency poll. Prof. Zuru commended the state Commissioner of Police and his management team for their efforts in ensuring a peaceful electoral atmosphere, stressing the importance of synergy among security agencies and other critical stakeholders. In his remarks,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the inclusion of candidates of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Saturday’s by-elections following a recent court ruling. InfoStride News recalls that the commission had earlier excluded the party, citing failure to submit valid notices for the conduct of its primaries. INEC maintained that the primary elections were not monitored by its officials, hence the disqualification of SDP’s candidates. However, the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1525/2025, ordered INEC to allow the SDP to participate in the polls taking place across 12 states. In a statement on Friday, Sam…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of defying valid court judgments and engaging in administrative negligence by failing to upload the names of its newly elected national executives. In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Secretary, Mr. Ogini Olaposi, the NNPP expressed deep frustration over what it described as deliberate delay by INEC, saying the development has disrupted its internal operations and preparations for upcoming state and national elections. “The NNPP is gravely concerned and utterly disappointed by INEC’s delay in complying with binding judicial pronouncements that unequivocally recognised…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Lagos State Office, has secured the conviction of Ijamulisi Ayodele James for his involvement in producing falsified documents used in fraudulent United Kingdom visa applications. The conviction followed intelligence provided by the British High Commission, which alleged that James was responsible for forging documents such as invitation and introduction letters purportedly issued by Clarivate Analytics and Thomson Reuters. He also prepared counterfeit bank statements and payslips to support the fraudulent applications. According to the ICPC’s prosecution team, led by Yvonne William-Mbata, investigations confirmed that James produced the fake documents at…
The Labour Party (LP) in Oyo State has raised concerns over the omission of its candidate from the list of contestants for the forthcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election scheduled for August 16. State Chairman of the party, Sadiq Atayese, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Wednesday. Atayese lamented that the absence of the LP candidate’s name on the ballot had negatively impacted voters’ perception of the party’s participation in the election, thereby affecting its campaign activities and preparations. He explained that the party had resorted to legal action to compel…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed claims that the North is dissatisfied with the current administration. Bwala’s comments came in response to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, who recently alleged that Tinubu was neglecting the North and cutting the region off from ongoing federal projects. Lawal further claimed that key northern politicians had formed a forum ahead of the 2027 elections to challenge Tinubu’s leadership. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, Bwala rejected Lawal’s position, stressing that the region remains supportive of the president’s style of governance.…
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has criticised the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as an “Uber politician.” Abure made the remark in a statement personally signed on Friday, accusing Obi of playing double politics and engaging in constant contradictions that undermine his credibility. He alleged that Obi had become known for subterfuge in political discourse, claiming the former Anambra governor now “cries wolf where there is none.” According to Abure, Obi’s frequent association with multiple political parties shows desperation to lead the country at all costs. “It is unfortunate that Obi has turned…