Author: Clement Oluwafemi Abayomi

Some disputes have erupted within Nigeria’s opposition coalition after a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, openly accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of leaving the ADC because he was afraid to take part in what he called a free and fair primary election. Okonkwo during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday made this allegation. He reacted to Obi’s sudden exit from the ADC and his move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. This development has garnered attention and raised questions over the future of opposition unity ahead of the 2027 general election. Read Related…

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, on Tuesday reacted to claims that 10 million Nigerians registered with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) within 24 hours, saying the figure is not realistic given current technology. He made the statement on Facebook, where he explained why such a number is unlikely, citing limits in website capacity and global examples. Omokri said it is “technologically impossible” for the NDC website, in its present form, to handle that volume of registrations in one day. He insisted that no single website in Africa has the ability to register 10 million users within 24 hours, especially…

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, said on Monday that he is not happy about the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party. He spoke during an interview on ARISE NEWS, where he explained why their departure matters and how the party plans to move forward. Abdullahi said the loss is real and cannot be ignored. He made it clear that the politicians who left are important figures in the country’s political space. “I would be lying to say it didn’t mean anything. No, these are two significant politicians, frontline politicians…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, May 4, 2026 began a fresh plan to rebuild its leadership after a Supreme Court ruling removed its National Working Committee, with the party’s Board of Trustees stepping in to take control and guide the next steps. The Board of Trustees Chairman, Adolphus Wabara spoke at the 103rd National Executive Committee meeting, saying that the action followed the court judgement delivered on April 30, 2026. The ruling cancelled the 2025 national convention that produced the party’s former leadership and also voided another disputed convention held in March. Read Related News Updates 2027: PDP…

Ambassador Designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has argued that the smooth relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly is a strong reason Nigerians should return him to office in 2027. Omokri in a statement shared on Facebook on Monday said the current administration stands out from past governments because it has avoided the long history of conflict between the executive and legislative arms. This calm working relationship shows what he described as Tinubu’s strength in political strategy. Omokri compared the present situation with previous administrations. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, there were, according to him, repeated clashes…

The National Media Director of ADC Voice Worldwide, Abdulhadi Adam, has accused Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing a series of private meetings between both men since 2023. Adam made the claim in a statement released on Monday, where he said Kwankwaso had met Tinubu at least six times in closed-door meetings in different locations, including Paris and the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He insisted that the meetings were not made public and their details remain unknown. The first meeting, according to Adam, took place in Paris on June 9, 2023, just days after Tinubu…

Rivers State politics has taken a new direction as the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, reportedly wants former Commissioner Alabo George Kelly to become governor in 2027. This came at a time when there is tension between Wike and the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Alleged Kelly’s endorsement followed a private meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, where politicians gathered to discuss strategies ahead of the next elections. The meeting, sources claimed, included notable personalities such as former militant leaders Asari Dokubo and Ateke Tom, signalling that Wike’s camp is consulting widely before making major decisions. Read Related News Updates Wike-backed PDP…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its recent leadership crisis was the result of internal sabotage, as the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) stepped in to take control after a court ruling. The BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, made this known on Sunday, May 3, 2026, during the opening of the party’s 84th BoT meeting. He explained that the board assumed leadership following a judgement by the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered on April 30, 2026. Read Related News Updates Supreme Court ruling leaves PDP without clear leadership Wabara says BoT has taken over leadership of PDP Supreme court nullifies…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will present candidates in the 2027 general elections, rejecting claims that it may not taket part. The party made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The ADC said that the claims were false and meant to confuse the public, while stressing that it is preparing to contest and win elections across the country. Reports that claimed the party will not present candidates in 2027 have been dismissed as “unfounded and mischievous”. Read Related News Updates ADC promises credible alternative ahead of 2027 elections…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed its demand for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, following a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that confirmed the party’s legitimate leadership. Despite the court’s decision in their favour, the party insists that the INEC Chairman must step down due to previous attempts to de-recognise the leadership of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The Supreme Court’s five-man panel issued a unanimous judgement, which the ADC described as a victory for the rule of law. Read Related News Updates Opposition parties reject Amupitan…