Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lashed out at former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi for aligning with the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing him of pursuing power out of bitterness and personal ambition. Wike made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Aguma Palace Road and New Market Road in Gwagwalada, Abuja, an event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima.…

A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark for aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition, accusing them of weakening the opposition and undermining the PDP’s foundation. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, George expressed deep frustration over the move, calling it a betrayal of the PDP’s legacy and…

The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed doubts over the sustainability of the coalition formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Baba-Ahmed questioned whether the alliance comprising prominent opposition figures could withstand the test of internal competition, particularly if certain candidates fail to secure the presidential ticket of the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come out strongly in defence of his recent reconciliation with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, while launching a blistering attack on prominent opposition figures who have criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Thursday, Wike addressed recent political developments and accused some former public officeholders of hypocrisy, incompetence, and political opportunism. Wike…

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, demanding he resign from the party following his involvement in a newly formed political coalition. In a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, and released in Abuja on Thursday, the faction reiterated its strong opposition to the coalition, branding its members as “power mongers” driven by self-interest…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other key political figures exited the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) after failing in their attempts to assume control of the party’s leadership structure. Wike made the assertion during a media chat with journalists on Thursday in Abuja. According to the minister, David Mark had aspired to become the…

Peter Obi has declared that the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is fully committed to putting Nigerians first in all its decisions and actions.

Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Ralf Nwosu, has officially stepped down, handing over the party’s leadership and presenting its membership card to former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola

As a newly formed coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election gathers steam, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the alliance as “dead on arrival,” reaffirming confidence that the President will secure another term. The coalition’s leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and other prominent figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…

The Supreme Court has postponed its judgment in the legal dispute over the Edo State governorship election. After hearing submissions from both sides concerning the election that produced Monday Okpebholo as governor, the apex court adjourned the case indefinitely. Justice Garba Lawal, who led the panel, stated that the date for delivering the final judgement would be communicated to all parties in due course. Asue Ighodalo, the appellant, through his…

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has confirmed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has officially submitted a one-term presidency proposal to the newly formed opposition coalition. Obi, who recently declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, announced on Monday his willingness to serve only one term if elected. He stated that any candidate from the…

Former Senate President David Mark has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades of association with Nigeria’s main opposition party. Mark’s decision was communicated in a letter addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Dated June 27, the letter became public shortly after the opposition coalition adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its unifying platform and announced Mark as…