Category: Politics

By Kunle Adeyinka, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned party officials against misusing funds meant for grassroots activities and banned unauthorized screening of aspirants. The directive was issued at a stakeholders’ meeting chaired by State Chairman Yemi Sanusi.“These funds are designated solely for party activities and must not be diverted,” Sanusi warned. The... Read more

By Chinedu Okafor, Abuja The Accord Party has distanced itself from a coalition meeting of opposition parties held in Ibadan, insisting it neither attended nor endorsed any resolutions from the gathering. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, the party described its inclusion in reports as misleading. “It is imprudent and unjust to include a political party... Read more

By Musa Yakubu The Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from the recent opposition parties’ summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing reports linking it to the gathering as misleading. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Major stated that the party neither attended the meeting nor authorised any individual to represent it. “The NNPP categorically... Read more

By James Adams Former Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has withdrawn from the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship race, throwing his full support behind Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada. Shuaib announced his decision during a press conference, describing it as difficult but necessary to preserve party unity. “I am formally withdrawing from the... Read more

By Chinedu Okafor, Abuja ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled a power-sharing proposal designed to stabilise Nigeria’s opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, amid growing concerns over internal rivalries. The party’s plan introduces a “collegiate system,” which it says will replace the traditional winner-takes-all approach with a more inclusive governance structure that allows shared decision-making... Read more

By Kelechi Onyekachi, Abuja A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Federal Government of bearing responsibility for any violence that may occur before, during, or after the 2027 general elections. The party also defended Governor Seyi Makinde’s controversial reference to the historic “Operation Wetie,” insisting it was misinterpreted. In a statement... Read more

By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disowned the recent opposition summit in Ibadan, declaring that it will not participate in any coalition that requires it to adopt another party’s presidential candidate. Speaking in Abuja, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed,... Read more

By Ibrahim Garba, Abuja The Accord Party has demanded immediate clarification from key opposition figures over what it described as the unauthorised use of its identity during the recent opposition summit in Ibadan, warning of possible legal action. National Chairman of the party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, raised the alarm over the alleged inclusion of the party’s name and symbols in... Read more

By Tunde Balogun, Ibadan The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have exchanged sharp words following an opposition summit in Ibadan. The PDP accused the APC of hypocrisy, stating it cannot “rewrite history simply because it is now inconvenient.”It defended Governor Seyi Makinde, insisting he “did not call for violence” but used history... Read more

By Kabiru Salisu, Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Senate over reports it may suspend political campaigns in parts of Northern Nigeria due to insecurity. In a statement, Atiku warned such a move could undermine democracy.“Let it be clearly stated: the right to vote… is fundamental and cannot be abridged,” he said. He argued that restricting political... Read more