Politics

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that President Bola Tinubu has lost considerable political goodwill in northern Nigeria since the 2023 elections. Speaking on an Arise Television programme, the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, also said that neither former Vice President Atiku Abubakar nor Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, currently offers a convincing alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said many voters in the North are increasingly dissatisfied with the country’s leadership, adding that issues such as insecurity, economic hardship and poor governance remain major concerns. According to him, political discussions in the region are now driven more by performance concerns than by religion, ethnicity or pe...

The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has expressed doubt that Peter Obi will replicate his strong showing in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Mohammed-Baba said the political landscape has changed significantly since 2023, pointing to Obi’s movement across different political platforms as one of the factors that could affect his support base. According to him, Nigerian politics has increasingly become focused on personal ambitions rather than public service. “What is becoming clear is that many politicians are engaged in the politics of individuals—who gets what position and who represents which platform,” he said. Mohammed-Baba argued that political ambition should be driven by s...

Governor of Sheriff Oborevwori has accused former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege of betraying the political leaders and stakeholders who helped him rise in Delta State politics. Speaking during an interview with Daily Independent, Oborevwori said Omo-Agege's decision to leave their political camp did not come as a surprise, noting that many stakeholders had long anticipated the move. According to the governor, Omo-Agege entered politics in 2002 and enjoyed the support of influential political figures across the state, who played a significant role in shaping his political career. Oborevwori claimed that despite benefiting from the state's political structure, the former senator later distanced himself from those who supported him and eventually became opposed to many of hi...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named 40-year-old Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to its Lagos State governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat. Naija News reports that Sonayon-James currently holds the position of APC Deputy Woman Leader in Lagos State. Announcing the choice, Lagos APC Chairman and Chairman of the Forum of APC State Chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, said her selection came after wide-ranging consultations and a thorough screening process. Ojelabi said the process considered competence, leadership capacity, grassroots acceptance, party loyalty, and the ability to contribute to the development of Lagos state. He said Sonayon-James distinguished herself through her commitment to service, dedication to the party, and track record of leadership in pub...

Former Ogun Central senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned her membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, alleging sustained marginalisation, rejection and unfair treatment by the party leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo, who recently sought the APC governorship ticket in Ogun State, announced her decision in a resignation letter dated May 31 and addressed to the state party chairman, Yemi Sanusi. The US-based epidemiologist and former lawmaker criticised the process that produced Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the party’s governorship candidate, arguing that the consensus arrangement did not align with the APC’s established guidelines. According to her, while she had agreed to support any candidate that emerged...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of defections, resignations and party switching among political leaders, describing the development as a reflection of deeper problems within Nigeria’s political system. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, the former governor said the frequent movement of politicians from one party to another following disagreements raises questions about the commitment of the country’s political class to national development and the welfare of citizens. Odigie-Oyegun noted that the growing rate at which political leaders abandon their parties suggests that fundamental issues remain unresolved within the nation’s democratic structure. According to him, the conduct of m...

A factional chairman of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has raised concerns over alleged threats to his life, urging security agencies to provide protection and investigate the matter. Ombugu made the claim on Saturday while addressing journalists in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. He suggested that the alleged threats may be linked to his stance following the party’s recently concluded primary elections in the state. Although he did not name those he believed were responsible, he said the information would be handed over to security agencies to avoid compromising investigations. He called on relevant authorities to urgently intervene, ensure his safety, and conduct a thorough probe into the situation. According to him, his current challenges stem fr...

The National Working Committee (NWC) of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared ex-Governor of Cross River, Donald Duke, as its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Duke’s clearance comes after the review of the recently-held primaries by the Primaries Appeal Committee and the subsequent approval of the committee’s report by the NWC. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said the NWC also upheld four other election outcomes, including governorship, senate, House of Representatives and state Houses of Assembly. Ishaq said that all other candidates had been cleared to contest in the 2027 general elections, with the exception of Tarauni Federal Constituency of Kano, whose primary election had been null...

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has cast doubt on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s chances in the 2027 presidential election, suggesting he may struggle to secure significant support. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Bwala said he believes there is a possibility that former Labour Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar could be outperformed by Peter Obi, who is expected to contest under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He also expressed concern that Atiku could finish as low as fourth place in the race, a result he said could impact the former vice president’s political legacy if it turns out to be his final presidential bid. Bwala contrasted Atiku’s current standing with the support he enjoyed d...

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked reports claiming that he promised automatic senatorial tickets to lawmakers who were defeated in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. This follows remarks he made while addressing senators upon their return from a three-week recess and the Eid-el-Kabir holiday. Akpabio expressed optimism that efforts were being made to address concerns arising from the party’s primary process. Speaking at the plenary session, the Senate President acknowledged the challenges faced by some lawmakers and noted that the leadership of the Senate was working to minimise disappointments among members. However, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio said reports clai...