Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has urged the people of Ekiti State to re-elect Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office to guarantee the continuation of development programmes that have positively changed the state over the last three years. Aiyedatiwa made the plea yesterday in Ikole Ekiti at St. Paul’s Anglican Church during the funeral ceremony for High Chief Mathew Okunola, the late father of Court of…

Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a rebuttal to a statement made by former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding Boko Haram’s alleged choice of Buhari as a mediator. Shehu denied Jonathan’s assertion that the terrorist group nominated Buhari to represent them in peace talks with the government. The New Daily Prime reported that Jonathan made the disclosure while speaking at…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, questioning his capacity to lead Nigeria based on his tenure as governor of Anambra State. Speaking to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Akume dismissed Obi’s recurring calls to “rescue” the country, stating that the former governor had failed to make significant progress in his home state and therefore lacked the credentials…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that it dissolved its executive structure in Akwa Ibom State to safeguard the party’s interests and enforce adherence to national guidelines. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, revealed the rationale during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He alleged that the dissolved state executives were no longer operating impartially, having fallen under the undue influence of Governor Umo Eno, who…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised what he described as a “lack of commitment” by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improving Nigeria’s electoral process. In a statement on Friday, the 2023 presidential candidate said Nigerians expect the commission to collaborate with the National Assembly on electoral reforms that will strengthen transparency and credibility. Atiku made the remarks during a meeting with a European Union delegation led by Barry…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the upcoming national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must be anchored on fair processes, open debate, and inclusivity to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde made the statement in a newsletter released on Thursday evening, where he underscored the importance of internal party democracy and unity in strengthening the PDP’s chances at the polls. The PDP’s…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring that the 2027 general elections are more transparent and credible than the 2023 polls. Abbas stated this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the European Union (EU). He said the National Assembly is already working to amend the Electoral Act 2022 based on observations from the last general elections.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied claims that he has agreed to withdraw his candidacy for any potential aspirant ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Thursday, Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, sought to clarify what he called misrepresentations of an interview his principal granted to BBC Hausa Service. READ ALSO: Atiku reveals constraints on fixing PDP crisis before ADC switch Ibe stated that a thorough review…

Atiku further accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of exacerbating the rift by sponsoring elements within the PDP to undermine opposition unity.

The statement concluded by reiterating Katung’s resolve to remain a loyal PDP member, dedicated to the party’s principles and the aspirations of his electorate.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an internal dispute after the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, countered the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, regarding the dissolution of the party’s Akwa Ibom State Executive Committee (Exco). Ologunagba had issued a statement yesterday, announcing the immediate dissolution of the Akwa Ibom Exco. READ ALSO: PDP distances self from Jerry Gana’s Jonathan 2027 bid This move was followed by the constitution of a 31-member…

After the political tussle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesome Wike, came to an end following the halting of the six-month state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu, the state has witnessed the laying off of appointed commissioners and public officers affected by the Supreme Court judgement. Recall that on 6 March, 2025, the supreme court, in its 62-page Certified True Copy (CTC),…