The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has firmly rejected the proposed Rivers State Council elections scheduled for 30 August 2025, describing the move as unconstitutional and a direct threat to Nigeria’s democratic framework. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Chairman, Dr Yusuf Dantalle, and National Secretary, Barr Maxwell Mgbudem, the council accused the Rivers State Sole Administrator of acting outside constitutional bounds by attempting to organise…

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has challenged the practice of rotational presidency in Nigeria, insisting that the country should focus on effective leadership rather than regional rotation. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sowore said Nigerians want a president who can govern well, irrespective of their place of origin. “If I have a good President in Nigeria, who can run this…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to his political godfather, former Governor Udom Emmanuel, dismissing any claims of a rift between them despite his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Eno, who assumed office in May 2023 after winning the gubernatorial election under the PDP banner, surprised many political observers when he officially joined the APC in…

Mark Jacob, a former Legal Adviser for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has called out FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for trying to control the party’s direction from the outside. Jacob, speaking on Channels Television, pointed out that Wike hasn’t attended a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in over a year yet continues to wield influence. He stated emphatically that Wike cannot expect to direct party matters while being absent. READ…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to serve only one term if elected president, stating that four years is sufficient to transform Nigeria through sincere and purposeful leadership. Obi made the statement on Tuesday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, expressing surprise at the widespread debate sparked by his one-term pledge. He argued that a focused and principled leader…

A leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha, has issued a stern warning to former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, urging him not to interfere in the party’s internal affairs or attempt to destabilise its structure. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, Mustapha accused El-Rufai of orchestrating moves to seize control of the ADC’s Kaduna chapter through “subversive alliances” and “illegitimate…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has denied accusations of being desperate for power. He stated that his political actions are not driven by personal ambition. Obi, in a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday, said that a true commitment to service can bring about significant change in a single four-year term, and that his proposal for a one-term presidency is a reflection of this conviction.…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of weaponising personal attacks to divert attention from the failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the APC continues to behave like an opposition party, despite being in power and holding significant control over the nation’s resources. “The APC has chosen…

A prominent figure in the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has advised Nigerians against trusting presidential hopeful Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only a single four-year term if elected in 2027. Arabambi, who spoke on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief”, pointed to Obi’s past actions. He pointed at the defection of the former governor of Anambra State from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) after being elected governor on…

Renowned media personality and former presidential spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, has criticised former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for his recent statement pledging to serve only one term if elected as Nigeria’s president. Speaking during a segment of the Arise Television programme on Monday, Abati described Obi’s vow as a display of political desperation rather than a strategic or honourable offer. The comment by Obi,…

Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has claimed that certain political figures are mounting pressure on ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to return to the political stage and contest the 2027 presidential election. Ahmad made the revelation on Monday via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, warning that the move appears motivated more by political convenience than by genuine interest in national development. “From all indications, there are ongoing…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has largely subsided—at least for the time being—following the recent defection of some top members, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike acknowledged that while the turbulence within the party has eased, certain lingering issues still require attention. “The crisis in PDP is…