Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed why individuals arrested for vote-buying during last month’s Anambra State governorship election have not yet been charged to court, citing the failure of security agencies to submit investigation reports. Speaking yesterday at a stakeholders’ forum on elections organised by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, stressed that while the commission possesses the statutory powers to prosecute electoral offenders, it lacks the capacity to make arrests and depends entirely on law enforcement agencies for evidence. “We are reaching out to the police, the EFCC, and…

The Youth Party (YP) has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is “very beatable” and standing on “weak footing” ahead of the 2027 general elections, as millions of Nigerians grow increasingly desperate for credible alternative leadership. National Publicity Secretary of the Youth Party, Ayodele Adio, made the assertion on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Read also: EFCC declares youth ‘potent force’ against corruption, urges collaboration Adio, who recently contested a House of Representatives seat, said his confidence stems from direct grassroots engagement across wards and polling units, where voters repeatedly expressed frustration with the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has urged Nigerians to hold Governor Seyi Makinde responsible for the deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), rather than attributing the opposition party’s troubles to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to the public, the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, insisted that the PDP’s misfortunes stem from internal failures of leadership, particularly under Governor Makinde’s influence. Read also: PDP state chairmen rally behind Turaki-led NWC “Rather than look inward for solutions, supposed elders and leaders within the PDP left everything to chance and paved…

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.…