Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Leaders of the emerging anti-Tinubu coalition under the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA) have commenced a nationwide mobilisation campaign across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, marking a bold step toward reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coalition, which has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as a political party, has begun laying strategic groundwork to build grassroots support and consolidate its position as a major opposition bloc. READ ALSO: Power for Power’s Sake: The Pretenders Behind ADA and 2027 High-profile figures backing the alliance include former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Rivers State…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to pursue the lingering local government administration dispute in the state to a logical conclusion through legal channels. This commitment was made in a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, following a recent Court of Appeal judgement which Adeleke hailed as reaffirming the legitimacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen and councillors elected and sworn in by his administration. The controversy stems from two Appeal Court judgements delivered on 10 February and 13 June 2025 by the Akure Division which have been interpreted differently by the state’s two…

Controversial social media critic and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse — popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) — has led an unusual protest at the gate of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister’s office in Abuja. The protest, which took place on Monday, comes amid a prolonged strike by primary school teachers across the FCT, now entering its fourth month. The teachers have been on strike since 24 March 2025, protesting the Area Council Chairmen’s failure to implement the newly approved national minimum wage of ₦70,000. In a striking display, VDM arrived at the protest wearing a school uniform and was accompanied…

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, has expressed confidence that the emerging opposition coalition led by prominent political figures will pose a serious challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo said the coalition, which includes former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and other political veterans, has the potential to shake the foundation of the APC’s dominance. “Just know that I am part of the coalition. I can tell you about the engine room of…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has declared his readiness to align with any political formation aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Lamido criticised the current administration for what he described as divisive governance and a misuse of state institutions to suppress opposition voices. As the country’s political landscape begins to heat up ahead of the 2027 polls, a coalition of opposition leaders last week launched a new political platform the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The party, spearheaded by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has scheduled a stakeholders’ parley with party leaders and candidates in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections set for 12 July. The announcement was made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Publicity Secretary for Lagos State, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Oladejo, the meeting will convene APC leaders, elected and appointed officials, alongside all candidates vying for office under the party’s platform. The event is slated to take place at the State House, Marina. “The meeting will serve as the rallying point for the mobilisation of our…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has stirred controversy with claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was among those who backed the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, Lamido alleged that both Tinubu and his late mother, Hajia Abibatu Mogaji, were supporters of the military regime of then-Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), who infamously annulled what is widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election. According to Lamido, Hajia Mogaji, a highly influential market leader in Lagos, mobilised market women to Abuja to…

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has expressed support for the proposed registration of a new political platform, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), stating that it could inadvertently strengthen President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term in 2027. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Okechukwu said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should grant approval for ADA’s registration, noting that a multi-party system is essential for Nigeria’s democracy. “My take on the formation of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) is that it is a welcome development,” Okechukwu stated. “One, because I am an…

Tensions escalated in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday, as a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing the Sole Administrator, Goodluck Iheamnacho, being physically assaulted by local youths amid accusations of corruption and political bias. In the video, obtained, Iheamnacho is seen being beaten with sticks and coerced into signing what appeared to be a resignation letter. Council Secretary, Alabi Umegbewe, was also visibly attacked during the altercation. The letter, dated 20 June 2025 and widely circulated online, purportedly confirms Iheamnacho’s resignation. However, Iheamnacho has publicly denied authoring the letter, calling it a fabrication and…

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has called on his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, to stop shifting blame and instead focus on tackling the growing insecurity in the state, in line with the roadmap presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his recent visit. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Ortom’s media aide, Terver Akase, who accused Governor Alia of persistently dragging the former governor’s name into issues unrelated to him. “We read a statement by Governor Alia through his Chief Press Secretary, where he once again turned attention to Ortom, even though the…