The Peoples Democratic Party has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following the rejection of his political support for President Bola Tinubu by the All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum. The PDP said Wike remained a major political force whose support could contribute significantly to Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that the minister … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have ruled out any political alliance with individuals or opposition groups ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governors said they remained committed to the APC and would support only candidates sponsored by the ruling party in the forthcoming elections. Chairman of … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until September 28 the hearing of a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President David Mark. The case, filed by an ADC member, Nafiu-Bala Gombe, was scheduled for Monday before Justice Peter Lifu for the hearing of … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates contesting the 2027 National Assembly elections, with 4,408 candidates cleared to vie for seats in the Senate and House of Representatives. An analysis of the candidate documents published by the electoral body showed that 1,195 candidates are contesting Senate seats, … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The African Democratic Congress has condemned an alleged attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that the use of violence and thuggery in political activities could escalate ahead of the 2027 elections. The party said the incident was an unacceptable development, particularly as political activities for the 2027 elections were beginning … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. Kwankwaso, who is the running mate to NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, made the appeal on Monday while speaking at his Abuja residence during a meeting with members of the … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State has commenced its campaign for the September 26 council election, rallying voters behind the re-election bid of the council chairman, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, and his deputy, Engr. Friday Nnam. The campaign, which began at Group School, Agbani, on Thursday, moved … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Ebonyi State Government has accused opposition parties and their supporters of engaging in a campaign of calumny against Governor Francis Nwifuru ahead of the 2027 general elections. The government alleged that some opposition figures and individuals presenting themselves as civil society campaigners had resorted to abusive statements and inflammatory rhetoric against … [Read more…]
Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to intervene following the disruption of his planned visit to Yelewata community in Benue State. Obi arrived in Makurdi on Tuesday morning and was heading for Yelewata in … [Read more…]
The Benue State Government has denied allegations by Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), that thugs allegedly working for Governor Hyacinth Alia prevented him from accessing Yelewata to sympathise with families affected by the 2025 attacks. In a statement on Tuesday by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the … [Read more…]
…Pledges to Build on Nkanu West Scorecard Stakeholders from Nkanu West’s 14 wards have thrown their weight behind the re-election bid of the Executive Chairman, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, following the unveiling of his campaign council and presentation of his administration’s development scorecard ahead of the September 26, 2026, local government election. The stakeholders made … [Read more…]
… Atiku: Tinubu subsidises friends, IOCs, won’t do same for poor Nigerians A vocal member of the opposition in Nigeria, Datti Baba-Ahmed, at the weekend said none of the politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, including his erstwhile political ally, Peter Obi, and ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has the capacity … [Read more…]