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Amupitan also revealed that the commission plans to carry out a voter revalidation exercise aimed at cleaning up the electoral register so that it accurately reflects eligible voters. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan (SAN), has urged personnel of the electoral body to rise to the responsibility of organising credible elections, stressing that only transparent polls can rebuild public confidence in the commission. Amupitan said restoring trust in the commission remains a priority as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections. According to him, strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions depends largely on the ability of the commission to conduct elections that reflect the will of the electorate. Nigerian Sensation In...

The lawmaker representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, has joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dickson revealed this at a world press conference held on Thursday at his residence in Abuja, where he said the opposition party that once dominated Nigeria’s political landscape had deteriorated significantly. The former Governor of Bayelsa State expressed sadness over what he described as the declining state of the PDP, noting that the party, which once brought hope and excitement to his people, had become gravely ill. “The PDP is sick and presently in the ICU,” he lamented. The senator also accused some PDP governors of undermining the party’s strength by aligning with the ruli...

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already lost the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that Yesufu, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the statement while appearing on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday. According to her, Tinubu is seeking the support of state governors in an attempt to project political strength. Yesufu cited the example of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which once controlled more than 20 states but still lost the presidential election when voters decided to change leadership. She said, “Bola Tinubu has already lost; that’s why he is looking for governors he can assemble to create an illusion of power. “At one time, the PDP had more than 20 governors, yet i...

Architect and former Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has confirmed his intention to run in the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State, stating that he is politically stronger now than he was during the 2023 polls. Rhodes-Vivour, who recently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the declaration during an interview on SaharaTV, where he also criticised the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) over its management of the state. According to him, his ambition to contest the election again has been clear since 2024. He explained that after the 2023 election, he pursued legal action challenging the outcome up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria while simultaneously strengthening grassroots political structures across the state. Rhodes-Vivour said...

The Kano State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The Kano State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. According to Daily Trust, the notice of impeachment was presented on the floor of the Assembly by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who stated that the action was taken in compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The impeachment notice details multiple allegations related to Abdussalam’s...

A former member of the House of Representatives, Dapo Lam-Adesina, has stated that the peaceful conduct of the recent congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State demonstrates the party’s readiness to reclaim power in the state during the 2027 general elections. Lam-Adesina also praised the emergence of new party executives during the congress, describing the development as an important step toward strengthening the APC ahead of the next electoral cycle. During the congress held on Tuesday, party members elected Moses Adeyemo as the new chairman of the APC in Oyo State. Adeyemo, an indigene of Igboho, previously served as deputy governor under the late former governor, Abiola Ajimobi, from 2011 to 2019. Party stakeholders believe his emergence will reinforce the...

Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence that additional opposition governors will soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Edo State governor made the remark on Wednesday in Benin City while receiving defectors into the party, stating that the APC currently has 31 governors across the country. Okpebholo also appreciated the support of Bola Tinubu and residents of Edo State, noting that their backing has strengthened the party in the state. He commended the people of Edo for maintaining unity within the party and said more governors were expected to join the APC in the near future. The governor also pledged the state’s support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Meanwhile, the newly elected Edo State APC executive committee, led by Jarrett Ten...

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State have been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of the party’s Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo Yesiro, barely 24 hours after he was re-elected. Yesiro secured re-election alongside other party executives during the APC congress held at Onikan Stadium on Tuesday. He was expected to join the newly elected Lagos State APC executive members scheduled for inauguration at the party’s secretariat on Thursday. In a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, expressed shock and deep sadness over the development, describing Yesiro’s death as a tragic loss to the party. Oladejo noted that the late party official passed away shortly after being entrusted with the responsibility...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of Abuja not to allow politicians mislead them for electoral gains. Wike made the statement on Wednesday during a thank-you visit to stakeholders in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), appreciating them for supporting candidates loyal to President Bola Tinubu in the February 21 Area Council elections. He commended the residents for keeping their promise at the polls, assuring them that he would also honour his commitments without offering excuses. The former Rivers State governor said the president specifically wants an FCT minister who engages directly with the people rather than remaining distant in the office. “Never again will we allow politicians to deceive us. Never again will w...

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has expressed confidence that several politicians who defected from the party will eventually make their way back. Ogidi made the remark on Wednesday during a live interview on Trust TV, where he addressed the recent wave of defections, including governors moving from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). When asked whether the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, criticised the PDP before his exit, Ogidi described him as a gentleman who refrained from speaking negatively about the party. He lamented developments in Nigeria’s political landscape, suggesting that the country is drifting away from true democratic practice. “I believe some persons who decamped from PDP will return,” he said. ...