Author: Ismaeel Aleem

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…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State has firmly dismissed as false and baseless a trending report alleging that the Obidient Movement is attempting to hijack the party’s structure. In a press release on Friday by the ADC Enugu State Media Team, the National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, Comrade Adolphus Ude, described the claim as entirely unfounded and the work of “failed and confused politicians” meddling in the party’s internal affairs. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: ADC denies appointment of south-west chairman Ude insisted that the Enugu State chapter of the ADC remains united and cohesive under…

Calls have grown louder for the Osun State leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to step in and resolve a escalating internal conflict in Ibokun Ward 1, Obokun Local Government Area. The dispute centres on the purported suspension of former state assembly member Olatunbosun Oyintiloye by some ward executives. The controversy erupted after a letter, dated Thursday 29 January 2026 and addressed to the state APC chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, announced Oyintiloye’s indefinite suspension. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: APC extends membership e-registration to Feb 8, shifts national convention dates Signed by 18 ward executives and five leaders,…

The national leadership of the Accord Party has called for the immediate evacuation of Local Government Area (LGA) secretariats in Osun State by chairmen and councilors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) who were recently sacked by judicial rulings. The party described the continued occupation of these public buildings as an outrageous affront to Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law. The Accord Party’s demand stems from a series of court decisions that nullified the purported election of these APC officials. The Federal High Court in Osogbo initially declared their election invalid in November 2022, citing flagrant violations of…