Politics

Kindly share this story: Popular socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest, has declared that he will oppose Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that he made the statement during an exchange with followers on Instagram. A social media user had asked him, “So in simple terms, you are working against Obi in the upcoming presidential election. lol.” Confirming the claim, Cubana Chief Priest responded, “Yes, and I hope it’s not a crime. I worked for Obi in the last election, even while serving as Special Adviser to an APC governor.” His response triggered further reactions from other users. One commenter referenced his past encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), warning that the same government he now appears to su...

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of allegedly attempting to destabilise the party’s structure in the state. In a statement released on Tuesday by the state chairman, Leader Sampson, the party called on President Bola Tinubu to step in and “call Wike to order.” Sampson alleged that the ADC is currently experiencing significant pressure and interference, particularly in Ikwerre Local Government Area, warning that the situation could extend to all 23 local government areas in Rivers State. According to him, the party uncovered what it described as a calculated effort by the FCT Minister, allegedly working through Charles Wobodo, Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Council, ...

Former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, and former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting at Makarfi’s residence in Kaduna, where they discussed strategies to promote reconciliation and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. After the meeting, both leaders briefed journalists, describing their engagement as part of ongoing consultations aimed at repositioning the opposition party for future electoral battles. Makarfi, a former National Caretaker Committee Chairman and Secretary of the PDP Board of Trustees, said the discussion was in line with sustained efforts by party elders to stabilise and strengthen the PDP. According to him, the current state of the party calls for deep reflection, forgiven...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that zoning is not provided for in the constitution of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stressing that the party has no intention of zoning its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Naija News reports that Atiku made the remark during a courtesy visit to former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, at his Hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State. Speaking at the meeting, Atiku explained that zoning is not entrenched in the ADC’s constitution, noting that among Nigeria’s major political parties, only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoning formally enshrined in its guiding document. According to him, the ADC operates under a different framework and does not constitutionally mandate rotational pre...

The senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, has said it is within the powers of the Senate to conduct an open and transparent vote on the issue of real-time electronic transmission of election results, amid the controversy trailing the amendment of the Electoral Act. Ningi made this known during a television interview ahead of an emergency plenary session convened by the Senate following widespread public backlash over how provisions on electronic transmission of results were handled after the bill passed its third reading. Responding to questions on whether Nigerians could be allowed to see how individual senators voted on the matter, Ningi explained that Senate rules permit such openness, depending on the approach adopted by the presiding officer. “I think it’s possibl...

Former Kaduna State governor and leading member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that the party will not zone its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that all aspirants will be allowed to compete in an open and transparent primary. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV about the ADC’s electoral plans, El-Rufai said the party is intensifying mobilisation efforts across all levels, from polling units and wards to the national leadership, as part of its strategy to emerge as a strong contender in the next elections. Addressing concerns about the party’s visibility and reach amid stiff political rivalry, El-Rufai rejected claims that the ADC is inactive, insisting that extensive groundwork is already underway. “We a...

President Bola Tinubu on Monday formally declared open the second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, describing the gathering as a demonstration of collective commitment to Nigeria’s development. While opening the conference, the President praised the National Economic Council—chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima—for sustaining a critical platform for policy coordination, collaboration, and strategic engagement among all tiers of government. According to Naija News, the two-day conference is themed “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030.” “I am pleased to address the second edition of the NEC Conference at a critical point in Nigeria’s develo...

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned alleged threats made by the Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarrett Tenebe, against a female critic of the Edo State Government. In a statement issued to Naija News on Saturday, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, described the alleged remarks as reckless, dangerous, and deeply anti-democratic, calling on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene. The opposition party cited reports claiming that Tenebe demanded the residential address of a female citizen who criticised the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo and allegedly warned her that “death awaits you.” “This goes beyond political rhetoric or metaphor. It is a direct threat to life issue...

Former lawmaker Dino Melaye has accused the Nigerian Senate of planning to manipulate the 2027 general elections following reports that it rejected the electronic transmission of election results. Naija News reports that Melaye, speaking in a statement on Friday, strongly criticised the Senate’s decision, describing it as a serious setback to the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. According to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, the move amounts to an open endorsement of election rigging and signals a calculated plan to compromise the credibility of the 2027 polls. Melaye warned that rejecting electronic transmission of results creates room for manipulation and fraud, insisting that the decision represents a major step backwards for democracy in the country. ...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially appointed former Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Alhaji Rahman Owokoniran, as its South-West Zonal Chairman. The inauguration and swearing-in ceremony, carried out with the approval of the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, also marked the formal induction of Owokoniran’s zonal executive committee. In a statement issued to journalists, ADC chieftain Coker Onita dismissed reports suggesting internal crisis within the party in the South-West, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading. Onita clarified that Owokoniran was duly sworn in by the party’s Deputy National Chairman, Dr Bamidele Ajadi, the highest-ranking national officer from the region, acting with the full backing of Senator David Mark and the ...