The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), founded in 1998, has experienced various internal crises over the years. However, its most recent and ongoing crisis can be traced to the party’s 2022 presidential primary, where former presidential aspirant and now Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, was defeated by Atiku Abubakar. Before the 2022 primary, Atiku had contested for the presidency multiple times. In 2014, while a member of the All…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may offer former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election, according to the party’s National Financial Secretary, Daniel Woyengikuro. Speaking in an interview, Woyengikuro expressed strong support for Jonathan’s potential return to active politics, describing him as the most suitable candidate to lead both the party and the nation at this time. “Is he not the best candidate for us…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the Labour Party will not be participating in the forthcoming National Assembly by-elections in Edo State, scheduled for next week. The confirmation was made during a press briefing in Benin City by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Professor Anugbum Onuoha. According to him, a total of nine political parties successfully submitted candidates for the elections, which aim to…

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…