Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has endorsed the pledge by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. The New Daily Prime reported that the former Anambra State governor has consistently reiterated his commitment to a four-year tenure should he win the presidency. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, “Sunrise Daily” on Monday, Farotimi argued that Nigeria’s past…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate in the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Adewale Murphy Olatunji, are facing growing public outrage after reports emerged that the party allegedly distributed sachet alcohol as part of its campaign souvenirs. The incident, which took place during a recent campaign outreach in the constituency, has drawn sharp criticism from residents, civil society organisations, and political observers, who have described the gesture…

Leke Abejide, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the current House of Representatives member for Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has issued a stark warning to Nigerians about prominent coalition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi. In a recent interview on the Mic On podcast, Abejide criticised these political figures, arguing that they…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has dissolved the State Executive Council, with the directive taking immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Habibat Adubiaro, in a statement, said commissioners and special advisers affected by the dissolution are to hand over their duties to the most senior civil servant or permanent secretary in their ministries, departments, and agencies. READ ALSO: Political giants endorse Tinubu, Oyebanji for second term Adubiaro said…

Leke Abejide, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise and ADC lawmaker representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election even if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to contest. Speaking on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Abejide predicted that Tinubu would secure more than 32 states in the forthcoming…

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has called on political and traditional leaders in Southern Nigeria to unite in defending President Bola Tinubu against a small faction of elites from the North who are allegedly determined to sabotage his 2027 re-election bid. Speaking to journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye praised Tinubu as a longstanding ally of the North, who has consistently supported…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he would defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if given the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket. Speaking during an X Spaces conversation on Saturday, the former Rivers State governor said he knows Tinubu’s strengths and weaknesses and would leverage them to secure victory. READ ALSO: Amaechi: Obi won Rivers, I’ll end corruption in one month “I have never contested…

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is unlikely to be resolved unless the party holds its National Convention. The convention, originally scheduled for August 28–30 in Kano State, was postponed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) to November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State The convention is expected to elect new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and prepare the party for the 2027 presidential election. The…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State and the plan to conduct local government elections under his supervision, describing both as unconstitutional and dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku’s remarks, delivered via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, followed similar concerns raised by elder statesman and business leader Atedo Peterside, who earlier cautioned the federal government against undermining democratic…

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has stirred political discourse with fresh claims about the 2023 presidential election and bold promises ahead of a possible 2027 presidential bid. Speaking during an X Space discussion over the weekend, Amaechi claimed that Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, actually won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State—contradicting the official results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared that the state will fully support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Saturday, AbdulRazaq made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing 49-kilometre Eiyenkorin–Afon–Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin road project. He said Kwara stood firmly behind Tinubu to secure another term beyond 2027, allowing his developmental agenda to run its full course.…

The Forum of State Chairmen for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its unwavering support for the party’s national leadership, headed by former Senate President, David Mark. The forum’s chairman, Kingsley Ogga, who also chairs the Kogi State chapter, issued a caution against two other state chairmen, accusing them of engaging in “anti-party activities.” Ogga warned the public to disregard the actions of the Benue and Nasarawa state chairmen,…