The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in Anambra State, Jeff Nweke, has cautioned against vote-buying in the forthcoming November 8 governorship election, describing the practice as a serious threat to Nigeria’s democratic development. Nweke, in a statement released on Thursday in Awka, condemned the trend, particularly in light of the August 16 Anambra by-election, which he alleged was marred by widespread vote-buying. He urged Nigerians of good conscience to unite in rejecting the act, warning that failing to address the menace could endanger the future of the country’s democracy. “The commercialisation of votes is the root cause of…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has expressed concern that a potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, could significantly weaken the ruling party’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Alancha made the remark on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. His comments come in the wake of growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 polls. On July 2, 2025, opposition leaders including Atiku, Obi, former Senate President David Mark, ex-ministers Rauf Aregbesola and Rotimi Amaechi, as well as former Kaduna…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, is still bitter over not being chosen as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate in the 2023 elections. Wike made the claim during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Tuesday. He said Lawal had personally visited him in Port Harcourt while he was governor of Rivers State to express his displeasure. “After President Tinubu chose Shettima as his VP, Babachir Lawal visited me in my home…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot personally attend to every Nigerian or political associate. Wike stated this on Tuesday during an interview on *Politics Today*, a Channels Television programme, while responding to remarks made by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. Lawal had recently suggested that he would not have been able to cope if he were serving in the current administration as a cabinet member. Reacting, Wike alleged that Lawal’s dissatisfaction stemmed from not being chosen as Tinubu’s running mate in the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 21 for a supplementary election in five polling units of the Kaura Namoda South State Assembly constituency in Zamfara State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mahmmud Isah, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau on Tuesday. He explained that the election would hold in five polling units in Kyambarawa and Sakajiki registration areas, where results from the August 16 by-election were cancelled due to alleged irregularities. According to Isah, three polling units in Kyambarawa ward will participate in the supplementary poll. These include Shiyar Magaji (Kofar Hamza) 002, Tukasu…
With the tenure of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, set to expire in December, the youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against manipulating the process of appointing his successor. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday under the banner of the African Democratic Youth Congress (ADYC), the youths declared that regardless of who becomes the next INEC chairman, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would be defeated in the 2027 elections. “Politics is about numbers. They can bring all the money they want, but we will still defeat them in 2027,”…
The aftermath of the Karim 1 State Constituency by-election has sparked sharp criticism of the Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with its chairman, Abubakar Bawa, coming under intense scrutiny. Political commentator, Jimkuta Emmanuel, described the party’s defeat in the August 16 poll as a “litmus test” of Bawa’s leadership, which he argued had been found wanting. Despite a statewide mobilisation effort that included campaign tours across all 16 local government areas, the PDP was unable to secure victory. The outcome has raised fresh concerns over the party’s electoral strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. In…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has revealed that it is facing mounting pressure over whether to zone its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections Speaking on Monday, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Jackie Wayas, said the final decision would rest with the National Executive Committee, NEC, which has the constitutional authority to determine the system of selecting the party’s flag bearer. According to Wayas, the party is weighing two major options: adopting zoning for regional balance or conducting an open primary to allow aspirants from all parts of the country to contest freely. “There is a lot…
The senatorial candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, in Anambra State, Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, has condemned alleged vote-buying during Saturday’s by-election in the state. Okoli-Egbo made the claim on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics. He alleged that the poll was heavily compromised by financial inducements, with voters reportedly receiving between ₦15,000 and ₦20,000 to cast their ballots. “What happened in Anambra is a heavily financially induced election. It has never been known that a voter is paid over ₦15,000 to ₦20,000 to cast their vote. That was what transpired,” Okoli-Egbo said. He further accused the All…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the death of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, as a colossal loss to the party. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to Morka, the late Mama Lydia Yilwatda was a humble, virtuous and compassionate woman, widely respected for her generosity and selfless service to her family, church and community. “We received with shock and sadness the news of the passing of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of our National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda,” the statement read.…
The Ondo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has dismissed its secretary, Jimmy Akinyan, over alleged indiscipline and anti-party activities. The development was announced on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party held in Akure, the state capital. According to the party, the decision was taken to enforce strict internal discipline and reposition the SDP as a credible opposition force in the state. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the state chairman of the party, Gbenga Akinbuli, said Akinyan was found guilty of “acts of sabotage during elections, insubordination, and financial misconduct.” Akinbuli explained that the…
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…
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…