By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIA Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has said that he wouldn’t have sought re-election as governor if he had completed all the works he had set out to do in his administration. He disclosed that he is seeking a second term in office because there is still unfinished work to be done. Otti stated this…
By Luminous Jannamike David Mark, former Senate President; Rauf Aregbesola, former governor of Osun and ex-Minister of Interior; Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and Labour Party presidential candidate; and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, are among the political heavyweights that have led a protest to the headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja. Read Also:…
By Bashir Bello The former governor of Kano State, Kabiru Gaya, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gaya, who also served as a former Senator representing Kano South, dumped the party in a letter addressed to the ward chairman, Gaya Arewa, in Gaya Local Government Area, Kano State. The former governor said the decision was taken in…
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA Former Senate President David Mark on Wednesday moved to calm rising tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), assuring party members and Nigerians that the crisis does not threaten the party’s unity. The intervention comes at a delicate moment for the ADC, as internal disagreements and rival claims continue to stir uncertainty about its ability…
By Soni Daniel, Clifford Ndujihe, Dapo Akinrefon, Olasunkanmi Akoni & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress, ADC, took a new turn, yesterday, as a third faction loyal to its 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, emerged and threw its weight behind the de-recognition of the David Mark-led leadership and Nafiu Gombe camp of the party. Read…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness to participate in the 2027 general election on its platform, insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to derecognise its leadership will not derail its plans. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed confidence that the party would overcome…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Nigeria’s political fight ahead of the 2027 presidential election is no longer just playing out at home. It is now unfolding in Washington, London, and other global capitals, where millions of dollars are being spent to shape how the country is seen, and ultimately, how its next election may be judged. The administration of…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has said she would strongly oppose Peter Obi if he becomes president and decides to serve beyond a single term. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Yesufu emphasised that Obi must honour his repeated promise to serve only one term if elected. “If Mr. Peter Obi gets into office and decides to do…
Son of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf has indicated interest in running for a House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll. This was contained in a letter dated 3 April 2026, titled: “Expression of interest to contest for the seat of House of Representatives, Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency.” It read, “With all respect, I am extremely delighted to…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has deepened, with presidential aspirant and founding member, Gbenga Hashim, weighing the option of leaving the party as reconciliation efforts collapsed and concerns mount over its future, ahead of 2027. The situation not only reflects a party struggling to hold itself together, with its credibility as an…
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