By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern directive to its members, urging those with affiliations to other political parties to resign immediately in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, during a press briefing in Abuja yesterday following a high-profile caucus meeting attended by key party leaders. Abdullahi clarified that while the caucus had…

The leadership of the opposition coalition has called on its members to resign from their current political parties and fully join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), although no specific deadline has been set for this transition, New Daily Prime reports. The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this announcement in Abuja on Thursday following a caucus meeting with senior party leaders and prominent political figures. Since its launch…

By Ismaeel Aleem A prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Abraham Ajiya, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises and a lack of democratic practices within the opposition party. Ajiya, a former candidate in the contentious North Central Vice-Chairmanship election, announced his resignation from the PDP during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He stated…

Atiku, a key figure in the coalition, announced the meeting via his official Facebook page, describing it as a convergence of Nigerians against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which he accused of promoting poverty and insecurity.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, to continue praying for him, admitting that he was not called by God to be a pastor. Wike made the remark on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Ikot-Esu-Otomo-Azumini Road project in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking in a light-hearted but pointed tone, he acknowledged Governor Eno’s spiritual background while pledging continued political support.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured that the interests of the Yoruba ethnic group will be a top priority in his administration’s policies if elected president in the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Thursday by his media consultant, Kola Johnson, Atiku dismissed fears of ethnic domination under his leadership, describing concerns over possible Hausa/Fulani dominance as “absolutely unfounded.” “The entire Yoruba stock is my larger extended…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has dismissed concerns over rumours that Governor Siminalayi Fubara may be defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Robinson Ewor, the Rivers State PDP Chairman, stated that the party is not disturbed by the speculation, emphasising that any decision made by Governor Fubara is a personal matter. According to Ewor, the governor has the legitimate right to pursue any political interest he…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has given Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, a 24-hour ultimatum to clarify his alleged affiliation with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or face sanctions. The directive was issued in a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, following a caucus meeting in Umuahia. APGA accused Abaribe, a former Senate Minority Leader, of abandoning the…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate to apologise to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over what it described as a violation of her human rights. In a statement posted on its X page yesterday, SERAP welcomed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to the Senate, stressing that she should never have been suspended merely for peacefully exercising her rights. The organisation added that an…

The National Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Ajuji Ahmed, has dismissed rumours that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahmed made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme broadcast on Arise Television. He emphasised that the NNPP remains open to forming coalitions but that Kwankwaso’s statements do not signal a defection to…

Dr Wale Ahmed, the lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is guaranteed a second term, urging opposition figures to abandon plans of challenging him in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a stakeholders’ briefing held at the Agege Local Government Secretariat, Ahmed said it was only fair for Tinubu—who hails from the South—to complete two terms, just as former President…

Elder statesman and founding member of Nigeria’s political establishment, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has said that northern Nigeria cannot speak with one voice, citing the region’s vast population and diversity of views as natural reasons for differing opinions. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Yakasai addressed recent political rhetoric suggesting regional consensus against the current administration. He rejected such claims, stressing that the North—despite its size and influence—cannot be expected to act…