Politics

A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court has ordered the arrest of factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kabiru Turaki. Justice U.P. Kekemeke issued the order following Turaki’s failure to appear before the court in a case filed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The judge held that Turaki has no justification for failing to appear before the court. The IGP had filed a one-count charge against Turaki for allegedly providing false information to the police in a petition dated October 2022.

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a negligible political threat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has no reason to feel threatened by an opposition party that does not control any state in the country. Sule made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he also expressed strong support for state policing as a solution to the terrorism and banditry challenges affecting the country. Responding to questions about the ADC’s growing profile as a potential opposition platform ahead of 2027, Sule described the narrative of a shifting opposition threat as a recurring political pattern. “At one point, they said the PDP...

The All Progressives Congress is moving toward a consensus arrangement to settle on Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Lagos State, The PUNCH reports. Similarly, the party stakeholders are said to also favour the senator representing Ogun West and Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for Ogun State, and the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Alli, for Oyo State. The purported decisions emerged from a meeting of APC stakeholders from the three states with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Sunday night. Tinubu had hosted Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors at his Lagos home for the Eid el-Fitr celebrations and sources with kno...

Vice President Kashim Shettima, at a reception in Adamawa State on Monday for Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) last month, said Fintiri has automatically become the party leader in Adamawa State. Shettima made the clarification amid ongoing arguments about whether Fintiri leads the party in the state, as opposed to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, who was the leader before the defection of Fintiri to the APC. Shettima cited examples from his home state of Borno, where Governor Babagana Zulum, rather than himself, is the party leader, and from Plateau State, where the APC National Chairman hails from, but Governor Caleb Mutfwang is the party leader. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the grand reception for Fintiri on Monday ...

A former media aide to ex-Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Salihu Yakasai, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yakasai announced his defection in a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, explaining that the decision followed wide consultations with family members, friends, and political associates. He confirmed that he has formally submitted his resignation from the APC and completed his registration with the ADC, describing the move as the beginning of a new political journey. He also encouraged interested individuals to join the ADC, expressing hope that the party would deliver effective governance and serve the interests of Nigerians. Yakasai had earlier exited the APC in 2022 to align with the People...

The Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has clarified that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no plans to alter its zoning structure ahead of its upcoming national convention. Speaking to journalists after a PGF meeting in Lagos on Sunday, Uzodinma stated that the current zoning arrangement remains unchanged, noting that key positions such as the presidency and vice presidency are still occupied. He explained that the convention is not meant for primary elections, as those for elective offices will be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Instead, the gathering will focus on selecting party officials responsible for running the APC. Meanwhile, the governor has engaged key party stakeholders in Imo ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled the screening of aspirants seeking national offices ahead of its 2026 National Convention. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by Isa Yuguda, Secretary of the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee for the convention. According to the committee, the screening exercise will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, starting at 9:00 a.m. All aspirants who have obtained and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination forms are required to appear in person for the exercise. They are also expected to come along with all necessary documents for verification. The committee stressed that participation in the screening is mandatory, describing it as a crucial step in the build-up to ...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has called on the party to carefully manage the emotions of its members while maintaining focus on political realities. Speaking during an appearance on Morning Show on Arise Television, Rhodes-Vivour stressed the importance of unity within the party, particularly after its primary elections. He noted that the ADC currently boasts about two million registered members, adding that efforts are ongoing to expand its membership base. According to him, the process of selecting a presidential candidate should not be trivialised, acknowledging the strong passion and support different aspirants enjoy. “It’s not about financial incentives—people genuinely believe in and support their candidates. As a party, we must m...

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has admitted he might not secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi made this remark in a video message to his supporters. He said: “Someone asked me how I know for sure that the ADC will give me the presidential ticket. I cannot be certain. What matters is that we are committed to a cause. “I keep wondering how we ended up in this situation and what might happen if we decide to stop working on this project.” Obi also said he is still committed to his goals, and he hasn’t let any reported threats stop him. The former Labour Party presidential candidate praised his supporters for their resilience, recognizing the difficulties of working within opposition politics in Nigeri...

The Labour Party (LP) has fixed May 23, 2026, for its presidential primaries as part of its approved timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections.  This was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC), held in Abuja and observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  The communiqué stated that the party will submit its membership register to INEC on April 15, 2026, while governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly primaries will be held on May 15, 2026.  NEC also ratified the actions of the party’s national leadership under Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha regarding the conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and ...