Politics

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos is experiencing early signs of division ahead of the 2027 governorship election, following coordinated endorsements backing Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. What initially appeared to be routine political alignment has now sparked broader concerns within the party over internal democracy, candidate imposition, and the balance of power, with some stakeholders quietly expressing reservations about the process. The succession debate intensified after a closed-door meeting between Sanwo-Olu and members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat reportedly declared his intention to run and received the governor’s backing. Within 24 hours, the GAC—conside...

Plans for a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections have suffered a major setback, as internal disagreements over the presidential ticket have fractured the alliance formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The coalition, which was initially created to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, has now effectively collapsed following the exit of key political figures. The alliance, which brought together prominent leaders including Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and Peter Obi, was formed with the aim of unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, tensions began to rise over which region should produce the party’s presidential candidate and who would ultimately secure the ticket. Negotiatio...

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Sunday officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). They confirmed the decision during a visit to the residence of the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, where they held consultations with party leaders. Obi and Kwankwaso arrived at about 5:14 p.m. and held discussions with Dickson and other NDC stakeholders as part of ongoing political engagements. The meeting later went into a closed-door session and ended at about 6:45 p.m. Speaking after the meeting, Kwankwaso called on supporters and political associates to rally behind the NDC, urging wider participation in the party. ...

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing ongoing internal challenges and an unfavourable political environment. In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Obi described the current political atmosphere as increasingly toxic and discouraging. He noted that even within alliances, individuals often face criticism and opposition from unexpected quarters. He clarified that his departure was not due to any personal conflict with party leaders, including David Mark and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whom he said he continues to respect. According to Obi, persistent internal disputes, legal battles, and divisions within the party influenced his decision. He likened the situa...

Following weeks of consultation, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The defection, announced by the governor at the Government House on Saturday, follows weeks of speculation over his political future amid the crisis rocking the PDP. Mohammed had earlier described the party as “headless” and signalled openness to alternative political platforms, a move analysts say could weaken the PDP by triggering an exodus of loyalists and reducing its grassroots support. Earlier, reacting to the recent Supreme Court judgement on the PDP leadership dispute, the governor said the ruling prevented any faction from taking full control of the party. He noted that neither his camp led by Kabiru Tan...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced Monday, May 4, 2026, as the date for its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The party disclosed this via its official social media platforms, noting that the meeting will begin at 2:00 pm. The decision followed approval by a two-thirds majority of NEC members, in line with provisions of the party’s constitution. Attendance is restricted to statutory NEC members, including PDP governors, members of the National Assembly caucus, Board of Trustees members, state party chairmen, and national ex-officio members. Also expected are former National Working Committee members, past governors, principal officers of the National Assembly, and other key stakeholders within the party. According to the party, the meeting will focus ...

The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria could face deeper instability if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is re-elected in 2027 under the current national conditions. Speaking in an interview, Baba-Ahmed said Nigeria is facing worsening insecurity, poverty and social division, while accusing the government of being disconnected from citizens. “We’ve never been in a war situation more than we are now. We have a government that is too removed from the people,” he said. “They don’t really understand the state in which Nigerians live. We are living with the highest level of insecurity that we have ever lived with. Poverty levels are unprecedented, young people have no hope. There is nothing to inspire them to be good citizens and...

Senator Sandy Onor has become the first aspirant to purchase the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential nomination forms for the 2027 general elections.    Onor, who was the PDP governorship candidate in Cross River State in the 2023 election, picked up the forms at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Saturday. He is a known ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.   The development signals an early start to intra-party activities in the PDP as the main opposition party prepares for its presidential primary, scheduled for May 17 and 18, 2027. Presidential aspirants are required to pay N51 million for the nomination form.    Onor’s move comes amid ongoing realignments and positioning within the...

From Ndubuisi Orji, Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos Despite the Supreme Court ruling, which paved the way for the re-listing of the Senator David Mark led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its portal, the storm seems not to be over for the opposition party. This is as the party, which has said it is poised to sack the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election still have other suits to contend with. The ADC has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, with former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe, laying claim to the leadership of the party, after the resignation of the former National Chairman, Okey Nwosu. The party’s...

The embattled claimant to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has reportedly expressed regret over his involvement in the party’s internal crisis, blaming Hon. Leke Abejide and Babachir Lawal. According to his close associate, Nafiu Umaru, who spoke in Abuja, Nafiu lamented that since the crisis began, he and his family have faced threats, making it difficult for him to even attend congregational prayers due to safety concerns. Umaru said Nafiu claimed that promises made to him during the crisis were not fulfilled, adding that he now regrets his involvement in the situation. He further alleged that Hon. Abejide abandoned him after leaving the party, leaving him to face the consequences alone, while Babachir Lawal allegedly influenced him into acti...