Politics
NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from anti-defection oath
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath, even as the requirement remains mandatory for all other candidates seeking elective offices on its platform. The anti-defection policy, introduced by the party leadership, compels candidates to sign indemnity forms and sworn affidavits…
Omisore dedicates political structure to Adeleke’s re-election bid
The political structure of Senator Iyiola Omisore across Osun State has resolved to stand firmly in support of the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement on Wednesday, Omisore revealed that the decision is in the interest of Osun State, its people, and the continued pursuit of unity, progress, and good governance. “As we…
Relief for ADC, AP, and Other Parties as Appeal Court Stops Deregistration
In a dramatic legal turnaround, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has issued a decisive stay of execution, halting the controversial deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party (AP), and three other political platforms. The ruling brings immense relief to the affected opposition groups, effectively overriding a previous Federal High Court judgment that…
Deregistration Order: Atiku, Mark, and Adeleke Fume Over Verdict, Vow to Remain on the Ballot
​The internal structural crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reached a critical tipping point following a controversial regulatory intervention that threatens the electoral viability of its principal stakeholders. Reacting to a newly enforced deregistration order targeting specific factional organs and allied political sub-structures, top party heavyweights—including former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former…
APC Primaries: 70 NASS members lose return tickets
LAGOS — While the final results of the House of Representatives and Senate primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are awaited, no fewer than 70 of the party’s 330 serving lawmakers in the National Assembly will not return in 2027.APC has 242 Reps and 88 senators, most of whom are seeking re-election. Rep Donatus…
APC Tickets: Govs, aspirants at war over alleged imposition
AHEAD of today’s commencement of primaries beginning with House of Representatives, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC is navigating one of its most turbulent internal moments ahead of the 2027 polls over selection of candidates. Aspirants are squaring up against governors over alleged imposition of consensus flagbearers. With governors backing a consensus arrangement for President…
Fierce lobbying, tension as APC primaries begin
Fresh tensions have erupted across several states as the ruling All Progressives Congress commences its primaries on Saturday ahead of the 2027 general elections, forcing party leaders and key stakeholders loyal to President Bola Tinubu to intensify consultations to prevent a full-blown internal crisis. The primaries were earlier scheduled to begin on Friday (today) with…
I’ll work with Obi, anyone that emerges as NDC’s presidential candidate — Kwankwaso
Former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his readiness to support Peter Obi or any other presidential candidate produced by the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party’s decision would be supreme. Kwankwaso, who recently aligned with the opposition coalition in the NDC alongside former Labour Party presidential…
Court adjourns ADC leadership suit indefinitely
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday again adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by an African Democratic Congress chieftain, Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the party’s leadership under former Senate President David Mark. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter sine die after the plaintiff informed the court that he had applied to the Chief Judge…
2027: Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC
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