Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has effectively zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Channels TV’s breakfast show on Friday, Okonkwo alleged that Wike, the former Rivers State governor, wields significant influence within the PDP, consistently imposing his will and working against the party’s broader interests. “You…

Former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared that both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party have lost their political relevance and now exist only on paper. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show on Friday, Okonkwo argued that both parties have ceased to function effectively as political platforms, accusing their leaders of openly supporting rival parties, particularly the All…

The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ife Federal Constituency to remain calm and allow the party’s leadership to resolve the internal crisis that has recently emerged within the zone. Adewusi, reacting to reports of a vote of no confidence passed against him and two other party chieftains over alleged anti-party activities, described the situation as…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ife Federal Constituency has passed a vote of no confidence in Osun State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, and former National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, accusing them of engaging in anti-party activities. The decision was announced in a communiqué issued following the constituency’s meeting on Monday. The statement also sanctioned the Ife East Local Government PDP chairman, Olasunkanmi Makinde. The party accused…

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has emphasised that Nigerians can only enjoy true leadership when leaders are genuinely elected. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed highlighted the connection between credible elections and national security, asserting that the ongoing cycle of violence in Nigeria stems from flawed leadership selection. “When asked how to stop the cycle of killings in Nigeria, I say this:…

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has called for former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to be formally questioned over his recent claims that the Federal Government is financially supporting bandits. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme broadcast by Channels Television on Tuesday. He strongly criticised the response issued by the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu…

A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has launched a scathing critique against the newly formed opposition coalition, Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing its members as individuals “united by their hunger for power” without any genuine intentions for development.” Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ochigbo, Rivers State, organized to rally support for President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has explained why it deliberately refrained from fielding candidates in three local government areas during the just-concluded council elections, describing the decision as a calculated political strategy. At a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Tony Okocha, a senior APC chieftain, said the party opted not to contest in Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt City, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas because it lacked…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of being the “most divisive in Nigerian history”, claiming it has resorted to manipulating data to deflect criticism over allegations of nepotism and regional bias. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that a recently released government report on infrastructure, titled “Infrastructure Equity for Every Region”, was not an act of transparency…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that figures in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise were being manipulated. The ADC had recently raised concerns over what it described as irregularities in the online pre-registration process in Lagos and other states, suggesting possible foul play. Responding on Monday in Lagos, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity for…

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force to remain neutral as preparations intensify for the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo, the State Chairman of the PDP, Sunday Bisi, commended the Inspector-General of Police and the Osun State Commissioner of Police for their professionalism. However, he expressed concern over what the party…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, cautioning against any attempt to bring former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, back into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike described such a move as “suicidal” for the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Mohammed, who also serves…