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…]
Former Minister of Transportation Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday said that Nigeria is completely destroyed and required a complete change. Amaechi, who was a past governor of Rivers State, also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC of colluding to hijack the forthcoming elections in the country. … [Read more…]
The founding National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, said leaders of the party voluntarily resigned to allow former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola to take charge and lead efforts to reposition both the party and the country. Nwosu stated this on Wednesday at the unveiling of the … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to members contemplating defection, vowing to take decisive action against those undermining the party. The Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, made this declaration during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, following the meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Addressing journalists … [Read more…]