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2027: NDC screens Peter Obi for presidential primaries

2027: NDC screens Peter Obi for presidential primaries

…The process remains open and democratic, Peter Obi By Henry Umoru ABUJA – AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC has screened Peter Obi, as a presidential aspirant for the forthcoming election. Obi arrived at the party’s national secretariat shortly after the chairman of the screening committee and former governor of Ebonyi State, Senator…

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Peter Obi arrives NDC headquarters for presidential screening

Peter Obi arrives NDC headquarters for presidential screening

By Henry Umoru ABUJA-THE 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has arrived at the headquarters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC in Abuja for the party’s presidential screening ahead of the 2027 general election. The former Anambra State governor, widely seen as a leading contender and the sole candidate for the party’s ticket, arrived at…

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Video: Samuel Ajose steps down for Hamzat in Lagos APC race

Video: Samuel Ajose steps down for Hamzat in Lagos APC race

Samuel Ajose, a 2027 Lagos State governorship aspirant, has stepped down from the race ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, declaring support for Obafemi Hamzat. Ajose announced his decision on Tuesday, admitting it was a difficult choice but one made in the interest of the party and broader political stability within Lagos APC. Dr Samuel Mawuyon…

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Court Order: ADC state chairmen threaten contempt proceedings on Mark

Court Order: ADC state chairmen threaten contempt proceedings on Mark

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA – State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have threatened to file contempt proceedings against the national chairman of the party, Senator David Mark and other principal officers over alleged violation of the April 29, 2026, order of the Federal High Court, which declared that the tenure of the state chairmen has not expired….

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I thought Tinubu approved Obasa’s removal — Desmond Elliot

I thought Tinubu approved Obasa’s removal — Desmond Elliot

Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency I, has explained why he signed the impeachment notice against Speaker Mudashiru Obasa during the January 2025 leadership crisis in the Assembly. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, the actor-turned-politician said he was outside the country when the impeachment took…

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Natasha’s camp mocks APC over Bello’s clearance despite EFCC

Natasha’s camp mocks APC over Bello’s clearance despite EFCC

By John Alechenu Abuja – Loyalists of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over the conduct of its House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Kogi State, describing the exercise as rancorous and poorly managed. Speaking to journalists, in Abuja, yesterday, Media Adviser to Senator Natasha, Samuel Idoko, said the crisis that followed the primaries…

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Lagos Assembly: Inside Gbajabiamila, Elliott’s face-off in Surulere 

Lagos Assembly: Inside Gbajabiamila, Elliott’s face-off in Surulere 

By Dapo Akinrefon & Ebunoluwa Sessou  THE fourth term ambition of Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot to represent Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House Assembly is not sitting well with Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and this has caused a wide gulf between them. Read Also: Lagos Assembly: Why we want incumbents’ seats — New aspirants Already, Gbajabiamila has thrown…

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