Politics & Political News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:59:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Politics & Political News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Enugu North By-Election: Labour Party Hails INEC for Correcting Omission of Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-north-by-election-labour-party-hails-inec-for-correcting-omission-of-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-north-by-election-labour-party-hails-inec-for-correcting-omission-of-candidate/#respond Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485988 The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to its inclusion in the list of candidates for the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC recently rectified the omission of the party and its candidate from the list of participants for the by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-north-by-election-labour-party-hails-inec-for-correcting-omission-of-candidate/feed/ 0 2027: Ebonyi Leaders Back PDP’s Odii, Withdraw Support for Gov Nwifuru https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ebonyi-leaders-back-pdps-odii-withdraw-support-for-gov-nwifuru/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ebonyi-leaders-back-pdps-odii-withdraw-support-for-gov-nwifuru/#respond Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485986 The Umuekumenyi Leaders’ Council, comprising leaders from two zones in Ebonyi State, has declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Odii, ahead of the 2027 governorship election, distancing itself from Governor Francis Nwifuru. The council’s membership cuts across Ohaukwu, Ishielu, Ebonyi, Abakaliki, Izzi, Ikwo, Ezza South and Ezza North local [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ebonyi-leaders-back-pdps-odii-withdraw-support-for-gov-nwifuru/feed/ 0 Atiku Picks Amaechi as Running Mate for 2027 Presidential Election https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-picks-amaechi-as-running-mate-for-2027-presidential-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-picks-amaechi-as-running-mate-for-2027-presidential-election/#respond Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485982 The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has picked former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The immediate past chairman of the ADC in Rivers State, Leader Sampson, confirmed the development to Newsmen on Saturday. Amaechi had contested the party’s presidential primary election [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-picks-amaechi-as-running-mate-for-2027-presidential-election/feed/ 0 2027: Ogun Will Deliver 95% Votes for Tinubu, Abiodun Assures APC https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ogun-will-deliver-95-votes-for-tinubu-abiodun-assures-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ogun-will-deliver-95-votes-for-tinubu-abiodun-assures-apc/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485964 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that the state will deliver 95 per cent of its votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the President deserves a second term in office in recognition of the economic reforms initiated by his administration. Abiodun gave the assurance on Friday [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-ogun-will-deliver-95-votes-for-tinubu-abiodun-assures-apc/feed/ 0 PDP Accuses Uzodinma of Undermining Democracy in Imo https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-uzodinma-of-undermining-democracy-in-imo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-uzodinma-of-undermining-democracy-in-imo/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485957 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has accused the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma of undermining the rule of law and democratic principles, including the separation of powers, as Nigeria marks its 27th Democracy Day celebration. The opposition party also alleged that the governor’s style of governance has eroded public confidence in government [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-uzodinma-of-undermining-democracy-in-imo/feed/ 0 APC Will Record Convincing Victory in South-East in 2027 — Woman Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-will-record-convincing-victory-in-south-east-in-2027-woman-leader/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-will-record-convincing-victory-in-south-east-in-2027-woman-leader/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485955 The South-East Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mrs Oby Ajih, has expressed confidence that the party will secure a resounding victory across the South-East region in the 2027 general elections. Ajih stated this in Umuahia during a mid-year prayer and widows’ empowerment programme organised by the Abia State APC Woman Leader. She [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-will-record-convincing-victory-in-south-east-in-2027-woman-leader/feed/ 0 Governors’ Support Won’t Determine Election Outcome, Peter Obi Insists https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-support-wont-determine-election-outcome-peter-obi-insists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-support-wont-determine-election-outcome-peter-obi-insists/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485901 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that the support of state governors will not determine the outcome of future elections, insisting that electoral success ultimately depends on the people. Obi made the assertion during an interview on Noire TV, where he argued that his performance in the last presidential [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-support-wont-determine-election-outcome-peter-obi-insists/feed/ 0 Appeal Court Declares AAP a Legally Registered Political Party, Says Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-declares-aap-a-legally-registered-political-party-says-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-declares-aap-a-legally-registered-political-party-says-chairman/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485898 The African Alliance Party (AAP) has announced that the Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has declared it a legally registered political party in Nigeria. The party’s National Chairman, Rev. Peters Olusegun Iyaobaje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the judgment was delivered in Appeal No. CA/MK/102/26 filed by the party against the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/appeal-court-declares-aap-a-legally-registered-political-party-says-chairman/feed/ 0 2027: Otti Urges Labour Party Candidates to Unite for Electoral Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-otti-urges-labour-party-candidates-to-unite-for-electoral-victory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-otti-urges-labour-party-candidates-to-unite-for-electoral-victory/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485895 Abia State Governor and National Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Alex Otti, has urged all elected candidates of the party to work together in order to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. Otti made the call on Thursday during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. He was represented by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-otti-urges-labour-party-candidates-to-unite-for-electoral-victory/feed/ 0 June 12: Party Primaries Are Contests, Not Wars — Obasa https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-party-primaries-are-contests-not-wars-obasa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-party-primaries-are-contests-not-wars-obasa/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485892 Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said that primary elections conducted by political parties should be seen as contests and not as battles among party members. Obasa stated this in his Democracy Day message to the people of Lagos State and Nigerians at large. The statement, signed by his Special [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-party-primaries-are-contests-not-wars-obasa/feed/ 0 Dickson Explains Exit from PDP, Formation of NDC https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-explains-exit-from-pdp-formation-of-ndc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-explains-exit-from-pdp-formation-of-ndc/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485834 The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and establish a new political platform. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this while speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. According to him, a vibrant [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dickson-explains-exit-from-pdp-formation-of-ndc/feed/ 0 ADC Chieftain Urges Judiciary to Uphold Due Process in Party Leadership Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-chieftain-urges-judiciary-to-uphold-due-process-in-party-leadership-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-chieftain-urges-judiciary-to-uphold-due-process-in-party-leadership-dispute/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485832 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim Ismael, has expressed concern over developments surrounding the party’s ongoing leadership dispute, urging the judiciary to remain impartial in handling matters relating to the crisis. Speaking with journalists in Lafia on Wednesday, Ismael said all cases concerning the party’s internal affairs [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-chieftain-urges-judiciary-to-uphold-due-process-in-party-leadership-dispute/feed/ 0 NNPP Scribe Accuses INEC Chairman of Incompetence Over Party Leadership Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-scribe-accuses-inec-chairman-of-incompetence-over-party-leadership-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-scribe-accuses-inec-chairman-of-incompetence-over-party-leadership-dispute/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485829 The National Secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Sunday Ogini, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of incompetence in handling issues relating to court judgments and party leadership disputes. Ogini made the allegation on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on News Central Television. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-scribe-accuses-inec-chairman-of-incompetence-over-party-leadership-dispute/feed/ 0 Fintiri Orders Appointees Aligned With Other Parties to Resign https://www.theinfostride.com/fintiri-orders-appointees-aligned-with-other-parties-to-resign/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fintiri-orders-appointees-aligned-with-other-parties-to-resign/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485826 Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has directed all political office holders serving in his administration who have declared allegiance to, or defected to, other political parties to immediately resign their appointments. The directive was contained in a public notice issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fintiri-orders-appointees-aligned-with-other-parties-to-resign/feed/ 0 Ugochinyere Loses Bid for Minority Leader as Reps Restrict Principal Offices to Ranking Members https://www.theinfostride.com/ugochinyere-loses-bid-for-minority-leader-as-reps-restrict-principal-offices-to-ranking-members/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ugochinyere-loses-bid-for-minority-leader-as-reps-restrict-principal-offices-to-ranking-members/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485824 The lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, has lost his bid to become Minority Leader of the House of Representatives following a resolution barring first-term lawmakers from occupying principal offices. The House adopted the resolution during plenary on Wednesday after approving a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ugochinyere-loses-bid-for-minority-leader-as-reps-restrict-principal-offices-to-ranking-members/feed/ 0 INEC Invalidates 2,103 Double Registrations Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-invalidates-2103-double-registrations-ahead-of-ekiti-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-invalidates-2103-double-registrations-ahead-of-ekiti-governorship-election/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485769 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invalidated 2,103 cases of double registration from the Ekiti State voter register ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of registered political parties held at its headquarters. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-invalidates-2103-double-registrations-ahead-of-ekiti-governorship-election/feed/ 0 Atiku Supported Rotational Presidency After June 12 Annulment – Akume https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-supported-rotational-presidency-after-june-12-annulment-akume/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-supported-rotational-presidency-after-june-12-annulment-akume/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485767 The Federal Government has said that the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, was among political leaders who supported the adoption of rotational presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed this on Tuesday during [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-supported-rotational-presidency-after-june-12-annulment-akume/feed/ 0 SDP Faults INEC’s Decision to Appeal Court Rulings on 2027 Election Timetable https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-faults-inecs-decision-to-appeal-court-rulings-on-2027-election-timetable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-faults-inecs-decision-to-appeal-court-rulings-on-2027-election-timetable/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485765 The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for its decision to appeal court rulings that struck out aspects of the commission’s timetable for the 2027 general elections. Speaking after a meeting between INEC and leaders of registered political parties in Abuja on Tuesday, SDP National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-faults-inecs-decision-to-appeal-court-rulings-on-2027-election-timetable/feed/ 0 ADC Only Party That Conducted Primaries in Line With Electoral Act — David Mark https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-only-party-that-conducted-primaries-in-line-with-electoral-act-david-mark/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-only-party-that-conducted-primaries-in-line-with-electoral-act-david-mark/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485685 The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has declared that the party was the only political platform that conducted its primary elections in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. Mark made the assertion while receiving members of the House of Representatives led by Abdulsamad Dasuki at the party’s national [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-only-party-that-conducted-primaries-in-line-with-electoral-act-david-mark/feed/ 0 2027: APC Will Win All Elective Positions in Ebonyi — State Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-apc-will-win-all-elective-positions-in-ebonyi-state-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-apc-will-win-all-elective-positions-in-ebonyi-state-chairman/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485678 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has expressed confidence that it will secure victory in all elective positions in the 2027 general elections. The party also dismissed opposition parties in the state as lacking the capacity to challenge its dominance, insisting that it remains a formidable political force with credible candidates. The APC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-apc-will-win-all-elective-positions-in-ebonyi-state-chairman/feed/ 0 Court Adjourns Suit Challenging Taraba APC Chairmanship Primary to July 1 https://www.theinfostride.com/court-adjourns-suit-challenging-taraba-apc-chairmanship-primary-to-july-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-adjourns-suit-challenging-taraba-apc-chairmanship-primary-to-july-1/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485675 A Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State, has adjourned until July 1, 2026, for the definite hearing of a suit seeking the nullification of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship primary election in the state. Justice Mashkur Salisu fixed the date on Monday following the alleged failure of the defendants to file and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-adjourns-suit-challenging-taraba-apc-chairmanship-primary-to-july-1/feed/ 0 Nobody Will Create Rift Between Me And Peter Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-will-create-rift-between-me-and-peter-obi-datti-baba-ahmed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-will-create-rift-between-me-and-peter-obi-datti-baba-ahmed/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485581 Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and his former running mate, Peter Obi, insisting that their relationship remains cordial despite belonging to different political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Baba-Ahmed made the clarification on Sunday during an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-will-create-rift-between-me-and-peter-obi-datti-baba-ahmed/feed/ 0 2027: Accord Party Unveils Lagos Candidates, Reaffirms Support for Olawepo-Hashim https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-accord-party-unveils-lagos-candidates-reaffirms-support-for-olawepo-hashim/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-accord-party-unveils-lagos-candidates-reaffirms-support-for-olawepo-hashim/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485578 The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has formally unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general elections, presenting contenders for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly seats. The party also reaffirmed its support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The unveiling ceremony, held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-accord-party-unveils-lagos-candidates-reaffirms-support-for-olawepo-hashim/feed/ 0 2027: Nigerians Have Seen Through Tinubu’s Government, Will Vote APC Out – ADC Chieftain https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-nigerians-have-seen-through-tinubus-government-will-vote-apc-out-adc-chieftain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-nigerians-have-seen-through-tinubus-government-will-vote-apc-out-adc-chieftain/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485576 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Musa Ibrahim Nabanki, has said Nigerians have become disillusioned with the administration of President Bola Tinubu and would vote the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) out of office in the 2027 general elections. Nabanki made the remark during an ADC stakeholders’ meeting held in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-nigerians-have-seen-through-tinubus-government-will-vote-apc-out-adc-chieftain/feed/ 0 Osun 2026: Ignore Fear Campaigns, Victory Assured, Adeleke Tells Residents https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-ignore-fear-campaigns-victory-assured-adeleke-tells-residents/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-ignore-fear-campaigns-victory-assured-adeleke-tells-residents/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485574 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to disregard attempts to create fear and uncertainty ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, expressing confidence that his political movement will secure victory at the polls. The governor also stated that the Accord platform remains open to new entrants, inviting politicians, stakeholders and non-political actors [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-ignore-fear-campaigns-victory-assured-adeleke-tells-residents/feed/ 0 Osun 2026: APC Unfazed by Resignations, Confident of Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-apc-unfazed-by-resignations-confident-of-victory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-apc-unfazed-by-resignations-confident-of-victory/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485571 The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, insisting that recent resignations by some members will not affect the party’s chances at the polls. The party stated that it remains united, focused, and determined to secure victory in the forthcoming election despite [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-apc-unfazed-by-resignations-confident-of-victory/feed/ 0 PRP Clears Donald Duke as 2027 Presidential Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-clears-donald-duke-as-2027-presidential-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-clears-donald-duke-as-2027-presidential-candidate/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485499 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The clearance followed the conclusion of the review of the party’s recent primary elections by the Primaries Appeal Committee, whose report was subsequently approved by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-clears-donald-duke-as-2027-presidential-candidate/feed/ 0 ADC Support Group Raises Concerns Over Party’s Legal Disputes, Urges Judicial Fairness https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-support-group-raises-concerns-over-partys-legal-disputes-urges-judicial-fairness/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-support-group-raises-concerns-over-partys-legal-disputes-urges-judicial-fairness/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485497 A support group of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Grassroots Mobilization Network (GMN), has expressed concerns over ongoing legal disputes involving the party, urging the judiciary to uphold fairness, due process, and the rule of law. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, the group’s spokesperson, Peter Emeka, called on all stakeholders to work towards protecting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-support-group-raises-concerns-over-partys-legal-disputes-urges-judicial-fairness/feed/ 0 2027: Support Tinubu Instead of Contesting Again, Bwala Tells Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-support-tinubu-instead-of-contesting-again-bwala-tells-atiku/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-support-tinubu-instead-of-contesting-again-bwala-tells-atiku/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485494 The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to support President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections rather than pursue another presidential bid. Bwala made the remarks during an interview on Symfoni TV, where he questioned Atiku’s current political strength and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-support-tinubu-instead-of-contesting-again-bwala-tells-atiku/feed/ 0 NNPP Factional Leader Accuses INEC Chairman of Undermining Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-factional-leader-accuses-inec-chairman-of-undermining-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-factional-leader-accuses-inec-chairman-of-undermining-democracy/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485492 The Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. Major made the allegation on Friday while speaking during an interview on News Central Television. The factional NNPP leader also reiterated his group’s call for the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-factional-leader-accuses-inec-chairman-of-undermining-democracy/feed/ 0 Osun APC Senatorial Candidate Says Omisore Will Not Leave Party https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-senatorial-candidate-says-omisore-will-not-leave-party/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-senatorial-candidate-says-omisore-will-not-leave-party/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485443 The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, has dismissed speculation over the political future of former Osun State Deputy Governor and ex-National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, expressing confidence that the veteran politician would remain in the party. Adegoke made the remarks on Friday while featuring [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-senatorial-candidate-says-omisore-will-not-leave-party/feed/ 0 NDC Senatorial Aspirant Accuses Dickson of Imposing Candidates https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-senatorial-aspirant-accuses-dickson-of-imposing-candidates/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-senatorial-aspirant-accuses-dickson-of-imposing-candidates/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485441 A senatorial aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Ehiozuwa Agbonayinwa, has accused the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, of attempting to impose candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. Agbonayinwa made the allegation on Friday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. The aggrieved aspirant claimed that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-senatorial-aspirant-accuses-dickson-of-imposing-candidates/feed/ 0 Leadership Crisis Rocks Zamfara ADC as Rival Factions Claim Control https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-crisis-rocks-zamfara-adc-as-rival-factions-claim-control/ https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-crisis-rocks-zamfara-adc-as-rival-factions-claim-control/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485438 The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been engulfed in a leadership crisis following the emergence of two rival factions, each laying claim to the party’s structure in the state. The factions are led by Kabiru Garba Gusau and Shehu Muhammad Maisshanu Guluba, both of whom insist they are the legitimate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-crisis-rocks-zamfara-adc-as-rival-factions-claim-control/feed/ 0 Oyo APC Urges Action on Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-apc-urges-action-on-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-apc-urges-action-on-insecurity/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485386 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on governments at all levels to take urgent steps to address the growing insecurity across the country. The party made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare. The APC specifically urged Governor Seyi Makinde to strengthen collaboration with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-apc-urges-action-on-insecurity/feed/ 0 2027: Jonathan Unlikely to Return to Partisan Politics – Edem Duke https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-jonathan-unlikely-to-return-to-partisan-politics-edem-duke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-jonathan-unlikely-to-return-to-partisan-politics-edem-duke/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485383 Former Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Edem Duke, has dismissed suggestions that former President Goodluck Jonathan could return to active partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general election, describing such speculations as misguided. Duke made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Prime Time on Arise Television, where he argued that Jonathan’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-jonathan-unlikely-to-return-to-partisan-politics-edem-duke/feed/ 0 Aisha Yesufu Raises Concerns Over NDC FCT Senatorial Ticket Process https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-raises-concerns-over-ndc-fct-senatorial-ticket-process/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-raises-concerns-over-ndc-fct-senatorial-ticket-process/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485380 Activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has expressed dissatisfaction with the process that led to the selection of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat. Yesufu made her concerns known during an interaction with party officials, where she questioned the conduct of the process and the reasons advanced for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-raises-concerns-over-ndc-fct-senatorial-ticket-process/feed/ 0 Zamfara ADC Governorship Candidate Denies Withdrawing From 2027 Race https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-adc-governorship-candidate-denies-withdrawing-from-2027-race/ https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-adc-governorship-candidate-denies-withdrawing-from-2027-race/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485377 The camp of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Mahdi Aliyu Muhammad, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship election. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Salisu Mohammed Mada, the campaign described the report as false, misleading and a deliberate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-adc-governorship-candidate-denies-withdrawing-from-2027-race/feed/ 0 2027: Voting for Peter Obi Is Voting for Tinubu, Says ADC Chieftain Okonkwo https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-voting-for-peter-obi-is-voting-for-tinubu-says-adc-chieftain-okonkwo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-voting-for-peter-obi-is-voting-for-tinubu-says-adc-chieftain-okonkwo/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485374 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that any vote cast for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in the 2027 election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Okonkwo made the assertion during an interview with Symfoni, where he criticised Obi’s political decisions ahead of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-voting-for-peter-obi-is-voting-for-tinubu-says-adc-chieftain-okonkwo/feed/ 0 Kano ADC Aspirants Reject Primaries https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-adc-aspirants-reject-primaries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-adc-aspirants-reject-primaries/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485315 Some aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State have rejected the party’s recently conducted primaries for the 2027 general elections, alleging that the process lacked credibility and violated internal democratic procedures. The aggrieved aspirants made their position known during a press conference in Kano on Tuesday, where they questioned the legitimacy of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-adc-aspirants-reject-primaries/feed/ 0 Osun Guber Poll: INEC Urges Journalists to Combat Fake News https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-poll-inec-urges-journalists-to-combat-fake-news/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-poll-inec-urges-journalists-to-combat-fake-news/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485312 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on media practitioners in Osun State to support efforts aimed at curbing the spread of fake news ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Osogbo by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, during the “Journalists-INEC Voter [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-poll-inec-urges-journalists-to-combat-fake-news/feed/ 0 2027: Anambra, APGA Will Support Tinubu, Says Soludo https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-anambra-apga-will-support-tinubu-says-soludo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-anambra-apga-will-support-tinubu-says-soludo/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485308 Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has declared that the state and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Soludo made the declaration while addressing members of the City Boy Movement, Anambra State Chapter, where he emphasised the need for political cooperation in the interest of Anambra [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-anambra-apga-will-support-tinubu-says-soludo/feed/ 0 Datti Says Sympathy Influenced Decision to Run with Obi in 2023 https://www.theinfostride.com/datti-says-sympathy-influenced-decision-to-run-with-obi-in-2023/ https://www.theinfostride.com/datti-says-sympathy-influenced-decision-to-run-with-obi-in-2023/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485304 Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that sympathy for former presidential candidate Peter Obi played a major role in his decision to join the Labour Party ticket for the 2023 general election. Baba-Ahmed made the disclosure during an interview with Symfoni, where he reflected on his political relationship with Obi and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/datti-says-sympathy-influenced-decision-to-run-with-obi-in-2023/feed/ 0 2027: Peter Obi’s 2023 Victory in Delta Won’t Happen Again, Says Oborevwori https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-peter-obis-2023-victory-in-delta-wont-happen-again-says-oborevwori/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-peter-obis-2023-victory-in-delta-wont-happen-again-says-oborevwori/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485236 Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed confidence that the voting pattern that gave former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, victory in Delta State during the 2023 presidential election will not be repeated in 2027. Oborevwori stated this during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, where he attributed Obi’s performance in the state [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-peter-obis-2023-victory-in-delta-wont-happen-again-says-oborevwori/feed/ 0 Kwankwaso Meets NDC Candidates in Nasarawa, Seeks Stronger Party Structure Ahead of Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-meets-ndc-candidates-in-nasarawa-seeks-stronger-party-structure-ahead-of-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-meets-ndc-candidates-in-nasarawa-seeks-stronger-party-structure-ahead-of-elections/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485181 The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for next year’s general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Tuesday met with the party’s candidates from Nasarawa State as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s structure and unity ahead of upcoming political activities. The meeting was held at Kwankwaso’s Maitama residence in Abuja and brought together [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-meets-ndc-candidates-in-nasarawa-seeks-stronger-party-structure-ahead-of-elections/feed/ 0 Six Oyo Reps Members Defect from PDP to APM https://www.theinfostride.com/six-oyo-reps-members-defect-from-pdp-to-apm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/six-oyo-reps-members-defect-from-pdp-to-apm/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485183 Six members of the House of Representatives from Oyo State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The lawmakers are believed to be loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who recently emerged as the presidential candidate of the APM following his defection to the party. The defections [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/six-oyo-reps-members-defect-from-pdp-to-apm/feed/ 0 Three Reps Members Defect to PDP from APC, Labour Party https://www.theinfostride.com/three-reps-members-defect-to-pdp-from-apc-labour-party/ https://www.theinfostride.com/three-reps-members-defect-to-pdp-from-apc-labour-party/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485179 Three members of the House of Representatives have defected from their respective political parties to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the defections during plenary after reading letters submitted by the lawmakers. Among the defectors is Shehu Dalhatu, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency of Katsina State. Dalhatu left [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/three-reps-members-defect-to-pdp-from-apc-labour-party/feed/ 0 Wike: Amaechi Made Mistake Joining ADC, I Would Have Advised Him Against It https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-amaechi-made-mistake-joining-adc-i-would-have-advised-him-against-it/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-amaechi-made-mistake-joining-adc-i-would-have-advised-him-against-it/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485114 FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, made a mistake by joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying he would have advised against the move if consulted. Wike, who served as Chief of Staff under Amaechi during his tenure as governor of Rivers State, made [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-amaechi-made-mistake-joining-adc-i-would-have-advised-him-against-it/feed/ 0 NNPP Rules Out Presidential Candidate for 2027, Opens Door to Alliances https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-rules-out-presidential-candidate-for-2027-opens-door-to-alliances/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-rules-out-presidential-candidate-for-2027-opens-door-to-alliances/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485111 The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has announced that it will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, opting instead to explore alliances with other political parties. The decision was disclosed during the party’s 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Saturday. Speaking at the meeting, the Acting National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-rules-out-presidential-candidate-for-2027-opens-door-to-alliances/feed/ 0 ADC Faction Declares Chris Uba Presidential Candidate for 2027 Poll https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-faction-declares-chris-uba-presidential-candidate-for-2027-poll/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-faction-declares-chris-uba-presidential-candidate-for-2027-poll/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485053 A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala has declared businessman, Prof. Chris Uba, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The development comes days after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the party’s presidential candidate following a primary election in which he defeated former Minister of Transportation, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-faction-declares-chris-uba-presidential-candidate-for-2027-poll/feed/ 0 PDP Chieftain Rejects Calls for Odii to Step Down Over Zoning in Ebonyi https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-rejects-calls-for-odii-to-step-down-over-zoning-in-ebonyi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-rejects-calls-for-odii-to-step-down-over-zoning-in-ebonyi/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485049 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and factional National Ex-Officio member of the party, Mazi Moses Idika, has dismissed calls for the party’s 2027 governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, to step down on zoning grounds. Idika insisted that Odii, a businessman and philanthropist, remains firmly in the race for [...]

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