Politics

The political landscape in Rivers State took another turn on Thursday when members of the state’s House of Assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Rivers State House of Assembly, … [Read more…]

 The national coordinator of the Obedient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that Peter Obi remains a leading contender for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, saying that he will not serve as a running mate to any politician within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, … [Read more…]

The Atiku Abubakar Media Office has accused the Bola Tinubu administration of deliberately weakening opposition parties and attempting to destabilise the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of what it described as a creeping move toward a one-party state. In a statement issued on January 6, Paul Ibe, spokesperson to the former vice president, said … [Read more…]

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has clarified that the Governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, is the leader of the party in the state. Obviously responding to a statement credited to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, Yilwatda made the clarification on Friday night while speaking on Channels Television’s news … [Read more…]

Elder statesman and former civilian governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo has hosted Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at his country home, Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, where the leaders held strategic discussions on the position of the Igbo in Nigeria’s political arrangement. As political alignments and realignments continue … [Read more…]

Princess Adaku Ogbu Aguocha, popularly known as Ada Ogbu, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending her 14-year membership of the party in Enugu State. Ogbu, a former APC senatorial candidate and one of the party’s most prominent figures in the state, announced her resignation in a letter dated December 30, 2025, addressed … [Read more…]

Support groups backing Mr. Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential race have announced the formation of a Quad Steering Committee to coordinate mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a statement made available to PACESETTER by a top member of Peter Obi’s inner caucus who asked to remain anonymous, the committee brings … [Read more…]

Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders from the senatorial district. A video of the … [Read more…]

Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said supporting  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not guarantee a return ticket for Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the 2027 governorship election. Wike made the remark at the weekend during a visit to Enohia Local Government Area of Rivers … [Read more…]

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has predicted further defections to the party, noting that many politicians yet to join the ruling party were reassessing their political future. He urged the people of Rivers State to support the APC in the forthcoming elections, saying that sustained electoral backing is critical to … [Read more…]