The North Central Zonal Working and Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over what it described as an unfolding “political coup” within the party. The committee expressed its concerns during an emergency meeting of party leaders held in Abuja on Tuesday, convened to review the growing tension sparked by the October 31 judgment of Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court — a ruling that has rekindled factional disputes within the main opposition party. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the committee warned that some “desperate elements” were allegedly plotting to hijack the party’s…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 6,879 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines have been fully configured and are ready for deployment ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, made this known on Tuesday during the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Meeting held at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Memorial Centre, Awka. Amupitan said that out of the 13 activities scheduled for the election, 11 have been successfully completed, with only the end of campaigns (midnight, Thursday, November 6) and election day (Saturday, November 8) remaining. He assured stakeholders that the…
An Oyo State High Court has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to proceed with the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15 in Ibadan. The presiding judge, Justice A.L. Akintola, issued the directive on Thursday following an ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi, an aspirant for the position of Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the party. In suit No. I/1336/2025, the court restrained the PDP, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other respondents from taking any action that could truncate, frustrate, or stop the planned national convention. Justice Akintola further…
The Taraba State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the Taraba State Residents Registration Bill, 2025, a proposed law seeking to establish a unified database of all residents in the state. The bill, sponsored by former Speaker and member representing Mbamnga Constituency, Abel Peter Diah, has passed its first reading on the floor of the Assembly. According to reports, the proposed legislation represents a significant step toward creating a comprehensive population management and identification system for Taraba State. Explaining the objectives of the bill, Diah said it aims to enhance security planning, improve social service delivery, and ensure the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has underscored the importance of accurate data and measurable outcomes in achieving effective governance and enhancing the operational efficiency of political party structures. Speaking at the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West E-Membership Registration Hands-on Device/Application Programme, themed “Train-the-Trainer,” held on Tuesday at Lagos House, Marina, the governor said data-driven decision-making is essential for both political and developmental progress. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu stressed that sustainable growth in governance and politics depends on credible data management and regular evaluation. “Whatever cannot be measured cannot be managed,”…
The Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle, PhD, to oversee security operations for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to Ikenga, CP Shogunle has assumed duty as the Commissioner of Police in charge of election operations in the state. “Upon assumption of duty, CP Shogunle activated the IGP’s Enforcement Protocol for anti-electoral offences to ensure zero tolerance for ballot snatching, vote buying, political…
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has declared the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of all 25 chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government elections. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Operations, Barr. Mohammed Liman, and made available to journalists on Monday. Liman stated that all Returning Officers had concluded the collation and declaration of results in line with the state’s electoral laws and operational guidelines. “After a thorough review, the Commission ratified the results, confirming the election of candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in all chairmanship positions,” he said. According…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he cannot be controlled or manipulated by anyone. Wike made the statement while reacting to claims that he is unhappy with the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday night, the minister dismissed the rumours, stressing that Makinde would not have allowed the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if he were truly serious about contesting for the presidency. According to Wike: “You can’t put people like us in your pocket; it’s not…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticised the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, over his response to the recent designation of Nigeria by the United States as a “country of particular concern.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the party accused Obi of exploiting a sensitive national issue for political advantage instead of showing true statesmanship. Oladejo said Obi’s delayed reaction to the development revealed a lack of patriotic conviction, claiming that his eventual response came only after public pressure. “For a man always…
President Bola Tinubu has described the defection of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a significant symbol of progress and national unity. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the governor’s official reception into the APC in Yenagoa, Tinubu commended Diri’s leadership style and commitment to development, noting that his decision reflected maturity and patriotism. “The All Progressives Congress is a party of those who believe that progress can only be guaranteed when we stand together,” the President said. “Governor Douye Diri, your story mirrors that of your…
Former Anambra State governorship aspirant, Valentine Ozigbo, has explained his decision to leave the Labour Party, LP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing the move as a difficult but necessary step taken out of love for Anambra State. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Ozigbo said he felt compelled to clarify the reasons behind his defection ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. He acknowledged that his decision had stirred mixed reactions, noting that many of his supporters had expressed curiosity, disappointment, and anger. “Many people have asked: ‘Val, why did you leave the Labour…
The Imo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has begun mobilizing support groups across the 27 local government areas of the state as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The initiative is being coordinated by the Director-General of the Directorate of Support Groups, Diamond Bryan Agu, who disclosed that the groups include Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, and Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs, formed to enhance grassroots mobilization and political awareness. Speaking during an interactive session with the State Chairman of the party and leaders of various support groups, Agu described the directorate as the “engine room” of ADC’s…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State, Ambassador Ojong Agbor, has congratulated the new Acting National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, urging him to focus on uniting members and rebuilding the PDP. In a statement issued on Monday, Agbor described Abdulrahman’s emergence as “the best thing to have happened to the party,” adding that it came at a time when the PDP urgently needed stability and direction. He expressed delight at the assumption of office by the new chairman, noting that it signaled a fresh beginning for the opposition party. “I congratulate Alhaji…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has no option but to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Wike stated this on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, Atiku’s exit from the PDP was inevitable because he could not allow him to “destroy the party.” “They have never been committed members. Atiku has no choice but to leave because he wanted to use the PDP, but knowing that I’m there, he cannot get that platform,” Wike said. The former Rivers…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to non-state actors, including the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN) and the state-owned Ebube-Agu vigilante group, to steer clear of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, represented by DIG Ben Okoro, gave the warning on Thursday during the signing of the National Peace Accord at the International Conference Centre, Awka. Egbetokun declared that only federal security agencies are authorised to provide security during the November 6 poll, adding that any attempt to disrupt the exercise will be met with overwhelming force.…
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in what marks a significant political shift in the South-South state. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led a powerful APC delegation to Yenagoa for Diri’s reception. Also in attendance were Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori; Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. The venue was filled with cheering supporters waving party flags and chanting as Diri was welcomed into the…
The African Action Congress, AAC, governorship candidate for the November 8 election in Anambra State, Chioma Ifemeludike, says her decision to contest is not a transition but a continuation of her long-standing involvement in governance and politics. Ifemeludike stated this on Friday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television monitored by pressmen. According to her, she has always been actively engaged in political and leadership spaces, noting that her background in political science and student union activism shaped her passion for public service. “I won’t necessarily call my decision to run for the governor seat transitioning…
A member of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, has criticised the court order stopping the party’s planned national convention. InfoStride News reports that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday restrained the PDP from proceeding with its national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan. Reacting in a statement, George described the ruling as shocking and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democratic stability. He insisted that political parties must be allowed to manage their internal affairs without undue judicial interference, except in clear instances of…
Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has declared that northerners will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Yakasai stated this on Thursday in Akure during the inauguration of the Ondo State chapter of the TSG, where Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was decorated as the Grand Patron of the group. He said the North owes President Tinubu “moral support” based on his past political alliance with the region. “If Asiwaju supported Buhari in 2015 and repeated the same feat in 2019 with success, it has become a moral imperative for all of us northerners to reciprocate,”…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has applauded the Federal High Court ruling stopping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from conducting its planned national convention, saying the decision marks a significant step against impunity within the party. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday restrained the PDP from holding its 2025 national convention until it complies with provisions of its constitution and the Electoral Act. The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising any convention outcome not conducted in line with party rules. Reacting to the judgment while addressing PDP…