Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences and a divergence from the party’s founding principles. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the PDP, Jada 1 Ward, Jada LGA, Adamawa State, Atiku wrote, “I am writing to formally … [Read more…]
…as both leaders vow to work for the State’s progress Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has handed over the leadership and political structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State level to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. According to a statement published by Ekerete Udoh, Chief Press Secretary to Gov … [Read more…]
Lagos State witnessed a significant drop in movement on Saturday as residents observed restrictions imposed for the local government elections taking place across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Initially scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m., the restriction on vehicular and waterway movement was later revised to run … [Read more…]
The 2023 presidential candidate of theLabour Party(LP), Peter Obi, has argued that his joining the opposition coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) does not amount to anti-party. Mr Obi, who recently declared his 2027 presidential ambition, spoke on Sunday night when he appeared as a guest on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics. … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday denied that he and some leaders and office holders in the state were being led to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the immediate past governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi. In a statement on Monday, the governor’s media aide, Olayinka Oyebode, alleged that some faceless … [Read more…]
Lagos State may witness the first major battle between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which was adopted by a coalition of political leaders last Wednesday in Abuja, the Nigerian Tribune reports. According to the newspaper, they reliably learnt that coalition commenced moves to test the strength and capacity … [Read more…]
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has debunked widespread rumours suggesting he is set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his loyalty to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued Saturday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the defection claims as false, unfounded, and politically motivated, urging the public … [Read more…]
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has pledged to serve only one term as President if he secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections. This commitment is rooted in Nigeria’s unwritten power rotation agreement between the North and South. Amaechi emphasised the importance of adhering to this agreement, which … [Read more…]
…Says Party Now Focused on Unity, National Convention Following the unveiling of the opposition’s coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that contrary to reports making the round in a section of the media, the party was yet to take any official position on the … [Read more…]
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has revealed that former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and others who recently left the People’s Democratic Party did so because they could not take over the party’s leadership. Wike revealed this during a media briefing with journalists on Thursday. According to … [Read more…]
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the opposition coalition’s platform for the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for what appears to be a direct political challenge to President Bola Tinubu. Announcing his decision on Thursday via his X handle, Obi … [Read more…]
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed the coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing its members of lacking a clear ideological foundation and being united only by their hatred for the president. On Wednesday, coalition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate … [Read more…]