Precious Nwonu, Enugu Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reported ambition to become President of the Senate after the 2027 general elections. Wike made the declaration on Monday during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, amid an escalating disagreement between him and … [Read more…]
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 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…]
… 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…]
…APC campaign council spokesperson Kemi Asekun-Shittu says it is unjust to stall Edu’s life or career while the investigation is ongoing Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly defended the inclusion of individuals under Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation within political campaign teams, asserting that … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor When the former Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party, Barr. Jonathan Chijioke Edeoga left the Labour party to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a lot were said about such move both from his supporters, close allies, political foes, opposition party leaders and their members amongst others. In all these postulations, … [Read more…]
Obi: The Political Change Agent The story of the man who changed the face of electioneering in Nigeria *********** A Review by Mr Oseloka H. Obaze At the NAF Center Kado, Abuja FCT, Monday 10th June, 2025 [Protocols] As conventional wisdom admonish us, “never judge a book by its cover.” But we are also told … [Read more…]
By Abdul Mahmud A few days ago, opposition leaders gathered in Abuja. They called it a national political summit. Their mission was clear: to take back political power in 2027. In speeches laced with urgency and ambition, they signaled the start of a political war to win the hearts of the electorates. At the heart … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Obasanjo has a singular talent for driving the blade deep into our country’s conscience. No former president wields words like him: pointed, layered, unflinching. To him, no subject is sacred. No figure, too revered. He dissects them all with the precision of a surgeon and the courage of a prophet. His commentary … [Read more…]
By Dr. Samson Abanni “Nigerians are good people, it’s our leaders that are bad”. “Nigerians are hardworking and conscientious, but our leaders are heartless”. “Nigeria would not be associated with corruption if not for our leaders”. Statements like these give the impression that corruption is a disease that afflicts only the top even though we … [Read more…]
By Ikenna Igwe For the most part in Nigerian politics, candidates have been known to play the identity politics game, where the focus is largely on ethnic affiliation, political parties and defacement of an opponent’s name and reputation. We hardly see election candidates debate on things in the line of a sustainable economic goal. In … [Read more…]