Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their full weight behind the National Working Committee (NWC) headed by National Chairman Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, declaring their “solid and unanimous” support for the current leadership. At a well-attended interactive meeting held on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, 27 of the 36 state chairmen and the FCT reaffirmed their loyalty to the Turaki-led NWC and pledged to work towards stability, unity, and electoral success. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Chairman of the PDP state chairmen’s Forum and Edo State Chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi,…

The Rivers State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leader Sampson, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of indecisiveness following his announcement that he is defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in an exclusive interview on wednesday, Sampson criticised the governor for failing to consult the people of Rivers State before taking the decision. He argued that convening a small group of supporters does not constitute genuine consultation with the electorate that entrusted him with the mandate. Read also: BREAKING: Fubara dumps PDP for APC “No serious Rivers person will take Governor Fubara…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection to the Accord Party as “good riddance”, insisting that the move will neither strengthen his position nor alter his dimming electoral prospects ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Osogbo by the state APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, the party described the governor’s departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formally announced last week and sealed on Tuesday at the Government House as long anticipated. “The governor’s decision to jump ship offers him no advantage whatsoever,” the statement read.…

PDP speaks on defection of Fubara to APC

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally defected to the Accord Party just days after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defection marks a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor announced his defection on Tuesday evening through a personal statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. READ ALSO:  Osun gov Adeleke to unveil new party before Dec 13 “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Central,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has sharply criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent directive to Peter Obi regarding his potential 2027 presidential bid, branding the episode as a “failed political arrangement” and a “coalition without democracy, fairness or future.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, APC State Spokesman Seye Oladejo responded to the ADC’s public demand for Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, to clarify his political intentions. Oladejo portrayed the development as emblematic of profound disarray within Nigeria’s opposition ranks, accusing the ADC of ideological bankruptcy and a lack of coherent direction.…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed approval for Nigeria’s rapid response to the reported coup attempt in Benin Republic, praising the Federal Government for its prompt defence of constitutional order in the neighbouring country. However, the opposition party has urged the administration to ensure the intervention complies with Nigeria’s Constitution, emphasising the need for National Assembly ratification. In a statement released on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted the government’s unilateral action as potentially expedient but insisted it must be retroactively approved by lawmakers, in line with constitutional provisions governing military deployments abroad.…

A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Okechukwu Osohua, has dismissed the party’s November convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, as nothing more than a “Christmas carol” and a casual “gathering of friends,” insisting it lacked legal validity. Osohua made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme on Tuesday. Read also: PDP convention: Tension peaks as Ibadan hosts high-stakes gathering “As far as I’m concerned, it was just a gathering of friends, and I can even call it a Christmas Carol because it was not known to law; there was no convention,” he stated emphatically. The…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in the recently concluded Anambra election has condemned the worsening security situation in the state following a deadly attack on Sunday night at Afor Market Junction in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area. The assault, which reportedly left several people dead, has intensified public concern over the surge in violent crimes despite repeated assurances from the state government. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, the ADC candidate described the Nawfia killings as “distressing” and a clear sign of what he termed the collapse of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s security architecture. “The rising crime rate…

The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is intensely fearful of only one opposition figure as the 2027 presidential election approaches: Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. Speaking on The Micon Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Monday, Ameh claimed the government is actively working to ensure Obi does not appear on the ballot in 2027, describing him as the sole contender perceived as a genuine threat to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “We are not just running elections and making speculation out of the blue,” Ameh said.…