Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State and the plan to conduct local government elections under his supervision, describing both as unconstitutional and dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku’s remarks, delivered via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, followed similar concerns raised by elder statesman and business leader Atedo Peterside, who earlier cautioned the federal government against undermining democratic…

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has stirred political discourse with fresh claims about the 2023 presidential election and bold promises ahead of a possible 2027 presidential bid. Speaking during an X Space discussion over the weekend, Amaechi claimed that Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, actually won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State—contradicting the official results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared that the state will fully support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Saturday, AbdulRazaq made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing 49-kilometre Eiyenkorin–Afon–Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin road project. He said Kwara stood firmly behind Tinubu to secure another term beyond 2027, allowing his developmental agenda to run its full course.…

The Forum of State Chairmen for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its unwavering support for the party’s national leadership, headed by former Senate President, David Mark. The forum’s chairman, Kingsley Ogga, who also chairs the Kogi State chapter, issued a caution against two other state chairmen, accusing them of engaging in “anti-party activities.” Ogga warned the public to disregard the actions of the Benue and Nasarawa state chairmen,…

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, believes ex-President Goodluck Jonathan remains the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) strongest contender for the 2027 presidential election, calling on the party to do all it can to bring him back. “I think for PDP now they should try and woo him; he is their best bet. To me, he is their best bet. Anybody put forth by the PDP, Nigerians will support him,” Lamido…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to sanction members who endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the NWC reviewed the anti-party activities of certain members. Ologunagba expressed deep concern over the persistent public statements by some prominent members, whose actions and utterances, including open declarations of…

Ayo Oyalowo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asserted that President Bola Tinubu retains strong support in northern Nigeria despite claims to the contrary. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Oyalowo dismissed speculation that Tinubu’s popularity is waning in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Tinubu has no problem with the North. Today, the North is well represented in this government,” Oyalowo…

Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan is the only southern politician capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Adeyanju made the claim in a post on X (formerly Twitter), though he acknowledged that Jonathan is unlikely to run. “GEJ is the only southern candidate that can defeat Tinubu but I don’t think he will run against Tinubu,” he…

Prof Tukur Muhammad-Baba, Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan needs to make a stronger case if he intends to run in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Muhammad-Baba said Jonathan must “sell himself” as a credible alternative and demonstrate that he is different from the Jonathan the public previously knew. His comments…

The Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Rufus Bature, has subtly expressed interest in a ministerial appointment, appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider him for the vacant slot left by Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who was recently appointed National Chairman of the ruling party. Bature made the remarks on Wednesday during a media briefing at the APC state secretariat in Jos.…

Prof Tukur Muhammad-Baba, Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as an “attractive” potential candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Muhammad-Baba said Jonathan had gained considerable political capital since his exit from office in 2015, especially due to his peaceful concession and subsequent international engagements. “On the surface of it, Goodluck Jonathan…

The former National Treasurer of the Labour Party (LP), Oluchi Oparah, has dismissed allegations that Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, used party funds for his campaign. In an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Thursday, Oparah insisted that Obi not only financed his own campaign but also provided significant financial support to the party. Oparah’s comments were a direct response to a claim by a different…