A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, has said the Party cannot unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 if they remain disunited and fractured. He emphasised that only a coalition of political parties would be capable of achieving such a feat. Momodu shared his views on Tuesday during the monthly program of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State. According to him, “The APC is nervous about the…

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in stabilizing Nigeria’s economy. He stated that a complete national turnaround won’t happen instantaneously. His remarks came after a personal visit to Mr Tinubu at his Lagos residence yesterday. READ ALSO: Don’t abandon Labour Party, Fayose advises Otti amid mass defections “My visit is purely personal, aimed at encouraging him to persist in his service to Nigerians,” Mr Fayose,…

Wike has called on leaders and members of the PDP to ensure that the party’s presidential ticket in the 2027 election is zoned to the southern region of Nigeria.

Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defended his recent engagement with President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ yesterday, Sowunmi insisted that his engagement with Mr Tinubu does not amount to a betrayal of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Mr Sowunmi, who served as spokesperson for Atiku during the 2023 presidential campaign, argued that Mr Tinubu, the All Progressives…

Several prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State have formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent internal crises and a lack of direction within the PDP. The high-profile defections were announced on Monday and include senior party executives, former candidates, and notable stakeholders. Leading the group was the PDP Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Hakeem Amode, who lamented the party’s decline and…

A coalition of youth-focused organisations operating under the platform of the PDP Youth Vanguard for Renewed Hope has called on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop vilifying the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The coalition warned that continued attacks on Wike could further alienate the youth from the party. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the coalition’s National President,…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has condemned the ongoing discussion and coalition ahead of the 2027 election. Despite the current democratic tenure being less than two years old, certain politicians have already begun early talks and subtle campaigns. Mr Otti argued that those discussing the 2027 elections in 2025 are ‘overstepping’ because nobody can be certain of their future beyond the immediate present. READ ALSO: Abure-led LP faction suspends Otti,…

Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in the Nigerian Senate, has publicly distanced himself from recent moves within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Ndume stated this on Sunday, while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. He also issued a cautionary reminder to the President, citing the 2015…

Prominent constitutional lawyer and human rights defender, Mike Ozekhome, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s political trajectory. Appearing on Channels Television’s ‘Hard Copy’ yesterday, he warned that the country may be heading, perhaps unknowingly, towards a de facto one-party system. READ ALSO: Nigeria set for first-ever senior clash with Russia Ozekhome criticised the increasing trend of political defections, describing it as the height of sycophancy and a clear sign that Nigerian…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 16 of Nigeria’s 19 registered political parties will participate in the Anambra State governorship election. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee confirmed this in a statement on Thursday. Olumekun said the commission received submissions from 16 political parties that successfully uploaded their candidates’ details using Form EC9 before the deadline of 6:00 p.m.…

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s media aide, Olawale Rasheed, has debunked speculation that the Adeleke family’s recent visit to President Bola Tinubu signals plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The clarification follows viral images of the Governor, his brother, Dr. Deji, and his nephew, music star David (popularly known as Davido), visiting President Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. The meeting fueled rumours that…

Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed criticisms from Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The former Rivers State governor, during his appearance on ARISE Television yesterday, said he refused to be drawn into what he described as petty exchanges. Amaechi responded to Wike’s comments by asserting that his political elevation came through divine intervention, the courts, and the people of Rivers State, not through Wike’s…