Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a deliberate attempt to suppress voter turnout in the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026. In a strongly worded statement posted by the party’s Publicity Secretary the party criticised the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for imposing a curfew across Abuja from 8 p.m. on Friday, 20 February, describing the measure as premature and unjustified. The ADC argued that the restriction, which extends well before election day, contravenes established electoral practices and appears designed to hinder eligible voters from…

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a powerful Federal Government delegation to Kano State to commiserate with victims of the recent fire disaster at Singer Market, one of Nigeria’s largest food markets. The delegation is set to depart Abuja tomorrow to convey President Tinubu’s heartfelt condolences to the affected traders, who suffered losses estimated in billions of Naira. The inferno, which erupted on Saturday evening and raged into Sunday morning, caused extensive damage and marked the second fire outbreak at the market in less than two weeks. In addition to expressing sympathy, the team will…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not participate in the Osun State governorship election slated for 8 August 2026, due to the party’s failure to successfully upload candidate nomination details. In a statement issued by the Osun State INEC Public Relations Officer today, the commission released the list of political parties that met the required deadline and had their candidate information properly submitted and accepted. The qualifying parties are: Read the related story on New Daily Prime: PDP remains strong in Osun despite Adeleke’s defection — Oyinlola – Accord (A) -…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the 10th Senate’s swift decision to reverse contentious provisions in the Electoral Amendment Bill as a resounding victory for Nigerian democracy and a powerful demonstration of the people’s sovereignty. In a strongly worded statement released on 10 February 2026 and signed by National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC declared that the legislative U-turn proves that when citizens unite with clarity, purpose, and determination, they can indeed “move mountains.” Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Opposition leaders urged to abandon ‘Social Media Cowardice’ and lead real resistance for Nigerian democracy The…

A prominent Nigerian commentator has urged opposition leaders to move beyond social media criticism and demonstrate genuine leadership amid growing concerns over the state of democracy. In an opinion piece published on X (formerly Twitter) on 9 February 2026, Olóyè Gbenga Olaleye criticised figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir El-Rufai, Dino Melaye, and others for what he described as “cowardice” and reliance on online outrage rather than decisive action. Olaleye argued that Nigeria’s democracy is “being stripped in broad daylight,” with key institutions weakened, yet opposition figures have opted for “performance” through hashtags, threads, and press…

Major opposition political parties in Nigeria have strongly condemned the Senate’s rejection of a proposal to make the real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory, describing the move as retrograde and a threat to the country’s democracy. In a joint press statement issued on 5 February 2026, spokespersons from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) criticised the upper chamber’s decision during its passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill 2026. The Senate, on 4 February, declined to amend Clause 60, Subsection 3, which would have required presiding…

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected reports suggesting that the party has already chosen a governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement released yesterday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, described the claims as entirely false and baseless. He emphasised that the state leadership has made no such decision or reached any agreement on a preferred candidate at this early stage. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Calls intensify for amicable settlement of ward dispute amid Obokun APC crisis Idris clarified that the APC in Zamfara remains fully open…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed it is experiencing a significant influx of young people into its ranks, outnumbering older members as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda made the assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme yesterday. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Yilwatda: APC strength lies in grassroots, not media noise He revealed that recent data from the party’s ongoing e-registration exercise shows a marked shift in its demographic composition. “We discovered that we have more young people coming to the APC than the elderly,”…

The newly elected Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has unequivocally reaffirmed its complete and unshakeable allegiance to the National Working Committee (NWC) under the leadership of Barrister Kabiru Turaki. In a statement released on Saturday, the Lagos State PDP exco elect declared its total solidarity with the national leadership, describing the Turaki-led NWC as the sole legitimate authority guiding the party towards the restoration of its core founding principles and the reclamation of its position as a dominant electoral force. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Turaki-led PDP faction moves to appeal Ibadan…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the National Assembly, particularly the APC-dominated Senate, of employing deliberate delay tactics in passing the 2025 Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that further postponement threatens the integrity of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement issued on January 31, 2026, ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi expressed deep concern over the legislature’s “continued prevarications” on the bill, which is intended for presidential assent. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: ADC denies appointment of south-west chairman The party alleged that the delays are suspicious, suggesting an intent to hinder key…