The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is “dead and only awaiting its obituary.” Abdullahi made the remark on Saturday during the unveiling of the ADC State Secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, the ADC has emerged as the only credible opposition party capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the coming elections. “The question is no longer whether Kwarans want the APC; that question has been answered. They don’t,” Abdullahi said. “The question now…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will lose the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola made the declaration on Saturday in Ilorin while speaking with journalists after commissioning the new Kwara State secretariat of the ADC along Basin Road. According to him, the APC’s increasing intolerance toward opposition parties shows that it is insecure and unpopular among Nigerians. “If APC is confident of its strength, it won’t be so hyped and charged as to be hounding and hunting opposition all…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will secure victory in all 5,720 polling units across the state in the upcoming election. Speaking during the party’s campaign rally in Awka, the state capital, on Monday, Soludo described Anambra as APGA’s “fortress,” stressing that the party remains deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. “Because we’re not taking any vote for granted and we want to earn every vote, we are campaigning as if we are the underdog to unknown opponents,” the governor said. He noted that APGA’s campaign strategy involves…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for fostering unity and peace across the state. Speaking in Kaduna on Sunday, Yilwatda said Governor Sani has given every resident of the state a voice by eliminating the barriers of tribalism and religious division that once defined the state. According to him, under Sani’s leadership, both Muslims and Christians now coexist harmoniously, while security and infrastructure have significantly improved. “Your Excellency, I want to thank you for doing something different in Kaduna State. Kaduna was once known for insecurity; today,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Mallam Adamu Ototobor, Chairman of Ward 9 in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, over alleged acts of insubordination and misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by the Edo State APC Publicity Secretary, Prince Peter Uwadiae, following a comprehensive review of Ototobor’s recent activities within the party. According to the statement, the party leadership found Ototobor’s actions to be “inconsistent with the principles, discipline, and values of the APC in Edo State,” noting that his conduct breached party rules and amounted to defiance of…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he bribed leaders of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), describing the claim as false, baseless, and a threat to democracy and the judiciary. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said the accusation was another attempt by the opposition to undermine the rule of law and mislead the public. He condemned what he described as the APC’s “continuous attacks and falsehoods,” noting that the party’s conduct reflects a deep disregard for judicial authority and democratic principles.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Niger State has called on women across the three senatorial zones to actively participate in politics by contesting for elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Musa Hassan, made the call in Minna, encouraging female aspirants to vie for positions ranging from local government councillorship to seats in the Niger State House of Assembly. Hassan reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusivity, particularly for women and persons with disabilities, whom he described as critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s development. “Women and persons with disabilities make up a significant portion…
Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the party as the only credible alternative political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, positioning it as a “party of conscience and service to Nigerians.” Aregbesola made this declaration on Saturday during the official unveiling of the ADC’s new state secretariat in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. He took a swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of poor governance and failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians. “Under the current administration, hunger has taken over the land.…
Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Alhaji Babatunde Mohammed, has resigned from the party. In a telephone interview with newsmen in Ilorin on Saturday, Mohammed confirmed his resignation and disclosed plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, who served between 2009 and 2011 under the PDP, said he decided to leave the party because it had become “hopeless and directionless.” Mohammed, a long-time loyalist of former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, stated that he had been a dedicated member of the PDP since…
The Zamfara State Government has debunked reports claiming that Governor Dauda Lawal is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued in Gusau, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Broadcast Media, Press and Public Affairs, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, described the reports as false, baseless, and misleading. Kaura maintained that there was no truth to the speculation, insisting that Governor Lawal remains a committed member of the PDP under which he was elected during the 2023 general elections. “The mandate given to Governor Dauda Lawal was through the…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he bribed leaders of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), describing the claims as baseless and a threat to democracy and the judiciary. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said the APC’s accusations were unfounded and represented another attempt to undermine the rule of law in the state. He accused the opposition party of spreading falsehoods and showing open contempt for judicial authority. “The level of impunity on display by the state APC constitutes a serious…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has mocked the coalition of opposition leaders, claiming that their momentum and influence are rapidly fading. Igbokwe, who is a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu, stated that the opposition’s alleged propaganda has lost steam, describing the coalition as “all noise and no substance.” Supporters of the ruling party have recently argued that the excitement surrounding the opposition bloc, which adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 general elections, has significantly declined. In a post on his Facebook page, Igbokwe wrote: “All things considered, the…
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, describing him as a “working governor” who has transformed the state into a massive construction zone. Melaye, in a post on his X handle on Thursday, expressed admiration for the infrastructural development ongoing across the state, noting that the projects were people-oriented and impactful. “I was waoooed in Delta State. My respect to the Governor and people of Delta State. The entire state is a construction site,” Melaye wrote. “People-oriented projects everywhere across the state. Bravo. Delta is working, Governor Sheriff, Idigwa for you.” Melaye’s remarks come…
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has said that the recent wave of defections by some governors and opposition figures to the All Progressives Congress, APC, does not guarantee electoral success for the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. CUPP Secretary-General, Peter Ameh, stated this on Thursday in Abuja while reacting to the growing number of defections from opposition parties to the APC. According to him, political survival cannot be achieved through cross-carpeting but through genuine service to the people. “Nigerians hold the ultimate authority to decide who governs them. No defection can guarantee political survival for any…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that the will of God and the mandate of the people will determine who emerges victorious in the 2027 governorship election in the state, warning that no one should attempt to manipulate or rig the process against the people’s wishes. Otti issued the warning on Thursday at the Government House, Umuahia, during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians. Responding to a journalist’s question on recent remarks by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who had boasted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would take over Abia…
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the recent defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a strategic and welcome development for the South East region. Sani said the move would help integrate the region into Nigeria’s mainstream political structure and strengthen its influence at the federal level. Reacting to public criticisms that trailed Mbah’s defection, the former senator urged Nigerians to view the development as a calculated political move rather than an act of betrayal. Speaking with journalists shortly after attending the United Africa Development Initiative Summit, Sani said: “Governor Mbah’s defection…
The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, Folorunso Aluko, has revealed that six additional state governors are expected to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, before the 2027 general elections. Aluko made this known on Thursday during the PGF Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Information Commissioners from APC-led states, held in Maiduguri, Borno State. He expressed optimism about the ruling party’s growth and consolidation, noting that the APC is strategically positioned to expand its political dominance across the country. According to him, the APC currently governs 24 states, but the number is expected to rise to at least 30…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is currently facing one of the toughest periods in its political history, with an unprecedented wave of defections hitting its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Since the 2015 general elections—when then Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, led four of his colleagues to the All Progressives Congress, APC—the PDP has not experienced such a political storm. The latest mass movement of governors and high-profile members to the APC has thrown the once-dominant opposition party into disarray, raising concerns over its survival as a major political force. Four PDP Governors Dump Party for APC in…
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop “crying wolf after the horse has bolted,” insisting that the ongoing wave of defections from the PDP to the APC is a consequence of the opposition party’s own internal failings. Speaking with journalists on Thursday in Abuja, Okechukwu said the mass defections were a form of “punishment” for the PDP’s disregard for its own constitution and zoning principles during the 2023 presidential primaries. “The brutal damage of mass defection of state governors is self-inflicted,” Okechukwu declared. “As CNPP spokesman then,…
Professor Joash Amupitan, nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said the commission will consider growing calls for it to take over the conduct of Local Government elections across the country. Speaking during his screening at the Senate on Thursday, Amupitan acknowledged that the proposal has been a subject of national debate, with many Nigerians expressing concerns over the credibility of local government polls conducted by State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). “The view of many people is that it should be transferred to INEC because of what is happening in the local governments,” he said. However,…