Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has responded to criticism over his recent meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, clarifying that the visit was a personal engagement and not politically motivated. Abure’s explanation followed a wave of backlash from sections of the Labour Party after photos of his meeting with the FCT Minister surfaced online last week. Some party members accused him of undermining the LP’s principles and raising questions about his loyalty. Addressing the controversy during the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, Abure…
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Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using the instruments of state to intimidate and coerce opposition politicians into joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Lamido alleged that President Tinubu’s administration is engaged in “imperial acts” designed to erode Nigeria’s democratic foundation and force political realignments. “Today, Tinubu is using state institutions to crush the opposition through intimidation, blackmail, harassment, and government patronage,” Lamido claimed. “A clear example is Ifeanyi Okowa, the PDP vice presidential candidate in 2023, who was suddenly slammed with charges of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed speculation that its ongoing coalition talks are centred around any particular political figure, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Speaking in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the discussions are focused on building a broad-based alliance aimed at securing Nigeria’s future, not promoting individual ambitions. “The coalition has nothing to do with either Peter Obi or Atiku. They are just members like many others. The focus is not on them,” Abdullahi said. He explained that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has officially announced Hon. Mohammed Lawal Kurya as its candidate for the forthcoming by-election in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Gusau by the State Secretary of the party, Naziru Ibrahim Rufai, during a press briefing with journalists. Rufai explained that Kurya emerged as the consensus candidate after extensive consultations with key stakeholders and aspirants within the constituency. He noted that although 14 individuals had initially shown interest in contesting for the position, only four aspirants eventually purchased the party’s nomination forms. The party later adopted…
Former Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has weighed in on the lingering crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), suggesting that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, may have some justification for his controversial role in the party’s internal disputes. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed said Wike was not treated fairly by the PDP, especially given his past sacrifices and contributions to the party. According to him, Wike sustained the PDP during a turbulent period when many others had distanced themselves from its activities, only to be…
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday made a surprise appearance at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he attended the Nigeria Forest Economy Summit 2025. The summit, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, was organised by the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI). Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and one of the leading contenders in the 2023 presidential election, was spotted among participants at the event. However, he neither delivered a speech nor addressed State House correspondents after the programme, leaving many to speculate…
The family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, government officials, and Nigerians from all walks of life for the overwhelming support received before and after his death. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by presidential aide Garba Shehu, the family’s eldest member, Malam Mamman Daura, said the widespread show of love and solidarity—both within and outside Nigeria—has given the family the strength to bear the loss. “All of Nigeria showed up to honour Buhari, comfort us, and pray for him. We truly appreciate all the visits, messages, and prayers,” the…
Renowned social critic and advocate of good governance, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for warning the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, against visiting the state without prior approval. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Breakfast Show on Monday, Yesufu questioned the governor’s authority to demand security clearance from a private citizen, describing his actions as undemocratic and unconstitutional. Her comments follow Governor Okpebholo’s controversial statement warning that Obi’s security could not be guaranteed if he entered Edo State without notifying the state government. The governor insisted that Obi must seek prior approval…
A former Nigerian ambassador and pioneer Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Hassan Jika Ardo, has dismissed the possibility of Governor Agbu Kefas securing an automatic governorship ticket in the APC if he defects from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in an exclusive interview, Ardo confirmed growing speculation that Governor Kefas is considering leaving the PDP for the APC. However, he cautioned that such a move would not entitle the governor to preferential treatment or bypass the party’s internal democratic processes. “The APC is open to all Nigerians, including Governor Kefas,” Ardo stated. “But joining…
Former Chairman of Kaduna North Local Government, Mukhtar Lawal Baloni, has announced his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a growing disconnection between his values and the party’s current direction. Baloni, who played a significant role in the party’s formative years at the grassroots level, made the announcement in a personally signed statement released to journalists. He said the APC no longer upholds the principles it once stood for and described his exit as a necessary step amid the party’s shift away from its original mission. “The party, as we used to know it, represented a platform that…
Supporters of the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, under the banner of the “Obidient” movement, have appealed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to drop his presidential ambition and support Obi as the preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appeal was made on Saturday during a massive rally in Umuahia, held to mark Mr Obi’s 64th birthday. The rally, tagged the “One Million-Man March for Obi,” took place simultaneously in Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia, and Uzuakoli in Abia State. Speaking at the Umuahia leg of the rally, the Abia State…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has debunked reports alleging that its 34 local government chairmen in Katsina State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as false and misleading. The party’s rebuttal was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Katsina State NNPP Chairman, Alhaji Armaya’u Abdulkadir, who clarified that none of the party’s current local government chairmen had joined any political coalition or party, including the ADC. Abdulkadir noted that the party’s attention was drawn to media reports and social media posts claiming that all 34 NNPP LG chairmen in Katsina State…
Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu, has dismissed the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, as a non-threat to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his political influence as exaggerated and lacking in structure. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, Ohonbamu said the APC remains unshaken by Obi’s political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections, asserting that the former Anambra State governor has neither a coherent strategy nor the political machinery necessary to challenge the ruling party. “Peter Obi is the least of our worries. APC can’t…
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has distanced itself from any political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, affirming that it remains a standalone entity focused on rebuilding and consolidating its structures post-2023. In a statement jointly signed by the factional National Chairman, Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Monday in Abuja, the faction declared that no alliance or coalition currently exists between it and any other political group. The leadership maintained that the Labour Party’s achievements in the 2023 elections, particularly under the…
A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has officially resigned his membership of the party, citing unresolved internal crises and mounting pressure from supporters across the state. Nyameh, a longstanding PDP member since 1999, announced his resignation in a letter dated Sunday and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Zing AII Ward in Zing Local Government Area. The letter stated that his resignation takes immediate effect. In the letter, Nyameh attributed his decision to persistent concerns raised by his supporters in the 168 wards across the state, many of whom he…
The Abia State Government has issued a strong warning to civil servants engaging in theft and corrupt practices, urging them to desist immediately or face dire consequences. The warning was delivered by the Head of Service, Mr Benson Ojeikere, while addressing civil servants in Umuahia. He emphasised that the present administration is committed to rooting out corruption and restoring integrity to the state’s public service. To back its stance with action, the state government has released dedicated whistleblowing channels for members of the public and stakeholders to report any unethical conduct. Reports can now be made via telephone on 0802…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong condemnation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the latter’s recent criticism of the state burial accorded to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released on Saturday by APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party described the ADC’s comments as “insensitive,” “unacceptable,” and “politically motivated,” accusing the opposition of exploiting a national moment of mourning for cheap political gains. Morka said the ADC’s reaction to the state funeral was “as spooky as it is unconscionable,” adding that the party had once again shown “a gross lack…
The Edo State Government has clarified remarks made by Governor Monday Okpebholo concerning the proposed visit of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to the state, stating that the comment was not intended as an attack. Governor Okpebholo had come under public criticism after reportedly warning that Obi should not enter Edo State without informing him, a statement made while receiving a group of political defectors on Friday. The comment sparked backlash on social media and among civil society groups, with many Nigerians describing the governor’s statement as unconstitutional and lacking respect for democratic norms. However,…
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, has pledged the full support of his emirate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, should he seek re-election. The monarch made the declaration on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The visit was led by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was accompanied by a high-powered delegation of prominent political spouses and dignitaries. Those in the delegation included wives of the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, state governors, ministers, and military chiefs,…
The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The development was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by her media aide, Maulud Usman, who disclosed that the senator quietly made the declaration upon her return to Yola on Saturday evening, in the presence of close family members and associates. Speculation about Binani’s defection had flooded social media earlier on Sunday, but official confirmation only came later in the day. Speaking with Newsmen, Maulud clarified that the decision was made in a low-key manner without…