The African Democratic Congress (ADC), now the flagship party of a coalition of major opposition figures, has declared its readiness to win multiple seats in today’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states, in what is widely seen as a litmus test for its 2027 ambitions. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats at both national and state levels. These include two Senate…

Umar Sani, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former media aide to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, has dismissed speculation that Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi is planning to return to the PDP. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Friday, Sani said recent developments indicate Obi is unlikely to rejoin his former party, despite ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. “Peter…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it terms an “excessive foreign travel culture,” highlighting that the president has been absent from Nigeria for nearly a quarter of his tenure. In a statement released on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC claimed that Tinubu has undertaken 40 international trips in 26 months, spending approximately 181 days abroad. The party…

Supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, have pledged to resist any efforts to prevent him from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The Obidients made this declaration in response to comments by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, who claimed Obi would not secure the ticket of any political party in 2027. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Bwala asserted…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Ogun State Government of employing security agencies to disrupt its campaign activities ahead of Saturday’s by-election for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency. The party lamented that despite formally notifying the police of their campaign plans through an official letter, which was duly received and acknowledged, their campaign rally was disrupted. The ADC alleged that their canopies were removed, chairs broken, musical instruments…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 46-member National Elective Convention Zoning Committee at its national headquarters in Abuja. The committee, tasked with strengthening the party ahead of its November 2025 convention, is chaired by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. The Vice Chairman is Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, and the Secretary is Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang. READ ALSO: PDP’s chieftain doubts Peter Obi’s one-term promise According to a…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled visits to Japan and Brazil, accusing him of embarking on foreign trips while the nation “bleeds.” The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu, alongside some members of his delegation, would depart Abuja on Thursday for Brazil and Japan. In Japan, the President is expected to attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African…

Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has predicted that the president will see a significant increase in votes from the South-East region in the 2027 presidential election. Bwala believes Tinubu could secure up to two million votes, which he says would be four to six times more than his 2023 performance. READ ALSO: 2027: ‘South-East will give Tinubu up to two million votes’ – Bwala…

The Presidency has fired back at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal over his claim that the criteria for selecting presidential candidates in 2027 will differ from those applied in the 2023 elections. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Lawal disclosed that northern politicians outside government have formed the Nigerian People’s Consultative Political Forum (North) to address regional disunity and promote political cohesion. Responding…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly hinted at his support for the re-election bid of Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, reaffirming a two-decade-long friendship and pledging continued collaboration between the federal and Anambra state governments. Governor Soludo visited the president at the Aso Villa on Tuesday, where he revealed that their discussions focused on pressing national issues including the economy and security, though he refrained from disclosing full details…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has reiterated the party’s unwavering stance against political imposition, special privileges, and unaccountable governance, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday during the 2025 International Youth Day celebration held in Abuja and organised by the ADC National Youth Wing, Mark – represented by Salihu Lukman, former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West) – said the ADC…

A senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, Umar Sani, has expressed doubts over the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, keeping his promise to serve only one term if elected president. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Sani acknowledged Obi’s integrity but warned that pressure from his supporters might prevent him from honouring the pledge. “Mr Peter Obi could be very sincere,…