By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA Beyond the euphoria of Supreme Court’s recent decision that handed a lifeline to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party still faces a complex web of litigation that could jeopardize its participation and competitiveness in the 2027 general elections. Read Also: 2027 presidency: ADC members divided over Obi/Kwankwaso or Atiku/Makinde/Amaechi pairing The party is still deeply embroiled…

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By Adegboyega Adeleye A former supporter of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, James Kitiya, has declared that the former Anambra State governor stands no realistic chance in the 2027 general election, insisting he should no longer be regarded as a viable contender. Kitiya, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remarks during an…

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.promises purposeful and people-oriented leadership By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. (Dr.) Oladipupo Adebutu, has formally declared his intention to contest the state’s top seat again, in the 2027 general elections. Adebutu conveyed his decision in a letter dated April 30, 2026, addressed to the Ogun State…

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Gov Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented Mr Mustafa Gubio as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections to Vice President Kashim Shettima. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesman, Mr Dauda Iliya, on Friday in Maiduguri. Iliya quoted the governor as saying during the presentation in Abuja on Thursday…

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By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIA The All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State chapter, has announced the cancellation of the zoning of the governorship position to the Abia Central senatorial zone for the 2027 general election. The state working committee of the Abia APC had, yesterday, zoned the governorship seat to the Abia Central zone. However, the move has been trailed…

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By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY  — AS the 2027 general elections draw closer, political activities in Edo State are gathering momentum, with parties and aspirants intensifying moves to secure party tickets and consolidate their bases. Across the state, political parties are strengthening their internal structures through congresses, alliances and strategic defections, setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely…

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— Friends procure nomination form for Ize-Iyamu; denies withdrawal rumour By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The contest for the Edo South Senatorial District seat ahead of the 2027 general elections has gathered momentum, with Osagie Ize-Iyamu and Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama declaring their intentions to run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This came as Ize-Iyamu formally…

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Media entrepreneur and publisher, Dele Momodu, has rejected rumours linking him with a possible vice-presidential ticket alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting he has no plans to seek elective office again. Momodu said on Thursday via social media that the widely circulated claim was a deliberate distraction. He appealed to his supporters and political associates to disregard it. “When I…

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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Omeiza Ajayi & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – THE much-awaited verdicts of the Supreme Court on the leadership crises in the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC; and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP came with mixed bags for the feuding leaders of the parties, yesterday. While the apex court in one ruling gave a temporay respite to the Senator David…

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By Luminous Jannamike Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned Nigerians against celebrating too early, despite the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Senator David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the real political battle still lies ahead. The message marks a shift from legal victory to political mobilisation, as the opposition moves to convert courtroom success…

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