Minister of power, Bayo Adelabu, has announced that he will contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027. Speaking at an event, Adelabu said his long involvement in politics makes him confident that the time has come for him to lead the state. “Truly, I have been on this journey for so long. I believe you don’t get a position immediately you join politics. I have paid my dues. I…

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a response to Senator Salihu Lukman’s recent assertion that the party lacks the capacity to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State due to its current operational structure. The statement, which has sparked political discourse, prompted a swift rebuttal from the ADC, dismissing concerns and reaffirming its presence in the state’s political landscape. In a statement released…

By Ismaeel Aleem Youth groups and women within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State have called for equitable representation in the party’s leadership structure, decrying the marginalisation of their voices. The demand was made during a news conference in Yola on Saturday, where a coalition of ADC youth and women’s groups united to amplify their push for inclusive governance. Chairman of the Adamawa Coalition of ADC Youth and…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election under the platform of the APC. Omisore made the announcement in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, stating that a formal declaration event will be held on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, at the Osun APC Secretariat in…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has urged the people of Ekiti State to re-elect Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office to guarantee the continuation of development programmes that have positively changed the state over the last three years. Aiyedatiwa made the plea yesterday in Ikole Ekiti at St. Paul’s Anglican Church during the funeral ceremony for High Chief Mathew Okunola, the late father of Court of…

Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a rebuttal to a statement made by former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding Boko Haram’s alleged choice of Buhari as a mediator. Shehu denied Jonathan’s assertion that the terrorist group nominated Buhari to represent them in peace talks with the government. The New Daily Prime reported that Jonathan made the disclosure while speaking at…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, questioning his capacity to lead Nigeria based on his tenure as governor of Anambra State. Speaking to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Akume dismissed Obi’s recurring calls to “rescue” the country, stating that the former governor had failed to make significant progress in his home state and therefore lacked the credentials…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that it dissolved its executive structure in Akwa Ibom State to safeguard the party’s interests and enforce adherence to national guidelines. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, revealed the rationale during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He alleged that the dissolved state executives were no longer operating impartially, having fallen under the undue influence of Governor Umo Eno, who…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised what he described as a “lack of commitment” by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improving Nigeria’s electoral process. In a statement on Friday, the 2023 presidential candidate said Nigerians expect the commission to collaborate with the National Assembly on electoral reforms that will strengthen transparency and credibility. Atiku made the remarks during a meeting with a European Union delegation led by Barry…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the upcoming national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must be anchored on fair processes, open debate, and inclusivity to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde made the statement in a newsletter released on Thursday evening, where he underscored the importance of internal party democracy and unity in strengthening the PDP’s chances at the polls. The PDP’s…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring that the 2027 general elections are more transparent and credible than the 2023 polls. Abbas stated this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the European Union (EU). He said the National Assembly is already working to amend the Electoral Act 2022 based on observations from the last general elections.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied claims that he has agreed to withdraw his candidacy for any potential aspirant ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Thursday, Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, sought to clarify what he called misrepresentations of an interview his principal granted to BBC Hausa Service. READ ALSO: Atiku reveals constraints on fixing PDP crisis before ADC switch Ibe stated that a thorough review…