Politics

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, which is fielding Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, knows it cannot secure victory at the polls. Olayinka, who made the remark on Friday when he featured on Arise TV’s Morning Show, said all NDC candidates including Peter Obi are only trying to register their presence in the 2027 contest. “Even NDC, the party of Peter Obi, they know they cannot win the election. They are just contesting to try to register their presence,” he said. Olayinka stated that the party after failing to field governorship candidates in about 15 states across the country, knows it has no political structure to ...

Spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said opposition parties will need to form a coalition if they hope to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Okonkwo also dismissed the chances of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi defeating Tinubu if he contests without a broader opposition alliance. He made the remarks during an interview with Ibeju Upgrade Media. According to Okonkwo, Obi would struggle to build enough support across the country, particularly in northern Nigeria, even if he were to run with former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. “Coalition is the only way out. So you don’t come down with a man who has told you from the beginning that power is not taken à la carte; you fight for ...

Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesman for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, entered a trap with the party.  NigerianState Updates Okonkwo claimed that Obi was lured out of the ADC into the NDC, where he is now trapped.The actor and lawyer spoke in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, September 3, where he described Atiku as the leader of the opposition. Okonkwo said the former vice president challenged President Bola Tinubu to a debate because he is the leader of the opposition.  “Atiku challenged Tinubu to a debate officially because he is the leader of the opposition.“NDC came into opposition on December 10 through a court order. ...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised President Bola Tinubu’s democratic credentials, saying the outcome of the recent Osun governorship election demonstrated that a ruling party could lose an election without interfering with the process. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday, September 3, at Freedom Online’s seventh annual lecture at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, where he addressed Nigeria’s democracy, electoral reforms and preparations for the 2027 general elections.  NigerianState Updates The governor cited the August 15 Osun governorship election, won by incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, as evidence of what he described as Tinubu’s commitment to democratic principles. Adeleke, who contested on the platform of another political party, defeated the All Progress...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will participate fully in the 2027 general elections despite concerns over some decisions and activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The Rivers State Publicity Secretary of the party, Chizy Enyi, made this known in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Enyi said the party was concerned about the transparency of INEC’s preparations but would not withdraw from the elections. “We are prepared to challenge any action we consider illegal and will do everything possible to protect the votes of Nigerians,” he said. He also expressed concern over the recent redeployment of Electoral Officers across local government areas in Rivers State. He said the party had received information that seven Electoral Officers p...

A former Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Secretary-General of Uwheru Kingdom, Chief Edewor Akpedafe, has been hospitalised after he was allegedly attacked by suspected political thugs in Ughelli, Delta State. Akpedafe is currently receiving treatment at the Central Hospital, Ughelli, after he was allegedly brutally beaten during a meeting in the area. He was reportedly left with serious injuries following the incident. The attack reportedly occurred at the Ughelli residence of Olorogun Miller Uloho, Chairman of the Ughelli North LGA Advisory Committee, where a meeting was being held to resolve a lingering land dispute over the ownership of an oil facility between Evwreni Kingdom (Unenurhie) and Uwheru Kingdom. A source who reportedly witnessed the incid...

Former media aide to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has described the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar as an incoming president. Onochie made the remark while assuring that the Southeast would be industrialised and transformed if Atiku becomes Nigeria’s president. Posting on X, the former presidential aide said the Southeast has aligned with Atiku. She wrote: “In case you have been wondering why or did not even know that Ndigbo have aligned with Atiku Abubakar, this is one of the reasons. “Thank you to our people from the South East who on a daily basis, come to Abuja to strengthen their friendship and Alliance with the North. “If you get it, like the video. If you don’t get it, think about it. Still, ...

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned why President Bola Tinubu is seeking to withhold records concerning his past from a foreign court, asserting that Nigerians deserve clear answers on matters of public interest.  NigerianCulture Magazine Obi raised the issue in a statement posted on his official social media page on Monday, August 31, 2026, expressing deep concern over the reported legal action and unresolved questions surrounding the President's background and educational records. He argued that a sitting leader should have the courage to confront inquiries regarding their history directly rather than attempting to shield such files from legitimate public scrutiny. "It is profoundly embarrassing that we have reache...

Saina Buba, the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has threatened political opponents with physical harm if they fail to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Buba made the incendiary remark during a campaign inauguration event organized by the Tinubu City Boy Movement, a political support organisation campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s administration and his anticipated 2027 re-election bid. Speaking to the crowd, the commissioner said: “Whoever shows us a finger, we are ready to cut off his fingers. “We are now playing politics. Whoever shows us a finger, we will show him a finger… Whoever dares to show us a finger again, we will break his finger.” Buba additionally warned that government benefits would be weaponized against non-supporters. “The...

Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of abandoning its founding ideals. In a resignation letter dated August 31, 2026, the former Bayelsa State governor said he could no longer remain in the party. The letter, electronically delivered and addressed to the APC Chairman of Ward 4 in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, stated that the former governor, who described himself as a founding member of the APC, made the decision after wide consultations with his family, associates, colleagues and sympathisers. “Having consulted widely with my family, associates, colleagues and sympathisers, I wish to formally tender my resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC),...