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APC primaries: My supporters were denied access, Desmond Elliot cries out

APC primaries: My supporters were denied access, Desmond Elliot cries out

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Desmond Elliott, has alleged intimidation of his supporters during the party’s primary election, calling on the party leadership to ensure a free and fair process. Desmond, who arrived at the Paddington Mini Stadium with his entourage, alleged that many of his supporters were denied access to the polling…

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2027: Jonathan gets PDP waiver, emerges Turaki camp sole presidential candidate

2027: Jonathan gets PDP waiver, emerges Turaki camp sole presidential candidate

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN, yesterday granted former President Goodluck Jonathan a waiver from its presidential screening process, ahead of the 2027 election, as party officials confirmed he was currently the party’s only presidential aspirant. Former Niger State governor, Babangida Aliyu, who represented former Vice President Namadi Sambo, chairman…

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Lagos APC primaries: Group, Elliot bicker over planned violence in Surulere

Lagos APC primaries: Group, Elliot bicker over planned violence in Surulere

•I thought Tinubu approved Obasa’s removal — Elliot By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — A political pressure group, Surulere Accountability Front, SAF, has alleged a plot by supporters of the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, to cause chaos during Wednesday’s All Progressives Congress, APC, assembly primaries in the constituency. The group, in…

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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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Kwara gov poll: AbdulRazaq names preferred successor

Kwara gov poll: AbdulRazaq names preferred successor

AHEAD of the All Progressives Congress, APC‘s governorship primaries, tomorrow, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, yesterday, unveiled Ambassador Abdulfatai Seriki as his preferred candidate. Seriki, a mining magnate with networks across Nigeria and beyond, has been a longstanding political insider with extensive goodwill in every part of the state. He is the chairman of the multimillion dollar Kursi Group. …

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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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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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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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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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I thought Tinubu approved Obasa’s removal — Desmond Elliot

APC primaries: My supporters were denied access, Desmond Elliot cries out

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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