The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure on Thursday upheld the election of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Olayide Adelami as the duly elected governor and deputy governor of Ondo State. The appellate court dismissed appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and Social Democratic Party (SDP). The parties challenged the June 4 verdict of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which…

A former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye’s decision to leave the party is disclosed in a letter dated July 4, and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Aiyeroro Gbede, Ijumu LGA of Kogi state. In the letter shared on his X handle on Thursday, Melaye cited “lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people…

Indications have emerged suggesting that former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, may be considering a political return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sparking concerns over the stability of the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Political analysts and observers warn that Obi’s potential defection to the PDP could fragment the opposition bloc, which has recently been gaining momentum through the ADC-led alliance aimed…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is not a card-carrying member of the party. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday night, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi clarified Obi’s position within the opposition coalition. Abdullahi maintained, however, that Obi had been an active part of the coalition from its inception. “Peter Obi has been part of the coalition from…

Prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Lere Olayinka, has responded to circulating reports suggesting that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may return to the PDP. Olayinka, an aide to the FCT Minister, in an exclusive interview with The New Daily Prime on Wednesday, said he was not aware of any plans by the former Anambra governor to rejoin the party. He explained that his position…

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has issued a firm warning to party members, declaring that under his leadership, there will be no tolerance for anti-party activities or internal disloyalty. Speaking to a gathering of party members in Abuja, the former Senate President made it clear that the ADC would only accommodate individuals who are fully committed to its mission and vision, especially as the…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has firmly denied allegations that the Presidency offered ministerial slots to Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bwala, in a statement posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, described Nwosu’s claim as false and unfounded, asserting that no government official other than President Tinubu holds the authority to promise or grant…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) underwent a significant leadership transition yesterday during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The party swore in David Mark as its Interim National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as the Interim National Secretary. READ ALSO: PDP tackles ADC, reaffirms strength ahead of 2027 polls In his inaugural address, Mark outlined his vision for the party, pledging a strong commitment to internal democratic principles, transparency,…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Senator Bukola Saraki, has denied directing any of his supporters to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at his residence in Ilorin, Saraki reassured his supporters of his unwavering loyalty to the PDP and expressed confidence that ongoing efforts to reposition the party would soon yield positive results. Addressing party…

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that Nigerians are living through “renewed agony” rather than the “Renewed Hope” promised during the 2023 presidential campaign. Oyinlola, a retired Nigerian Army general who served as governor from May 2003 to November 2010, made the remarks on Tuesday while appearing on Frontline, a current affairs programme aired on Eagle 102.5…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for what it termed an ‘unprovoked public verbal assault’ delivered on national television by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary. PDP in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba expressed its dismay at Abdullahi’s ‘unwarranted resort’ to attacking the party. Ologunagba highlighted Abdullahi’s past role as a prominent spokesperson and defender of the…

The recent financial and honorary rewards bestowed upon Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons by President Bola Tinubu have found a vocal defender in presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Onanuga questioned the criticisms levelled by some Nigerians regarding the commendation package given to the team for their triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. To illustrate his point, Onanuga referenced…