Politics

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of neglecting governance in favour of pursuing his 2027 re-election ambition. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike expressed concern over what he described as misplaced priorities by the governor. He alleged that Fubara has yet to present a budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly, while focusing on securing a second term in office. Wike warned that the delay in submitting the budget could disrupt government operations and hinder the delivery of essential services to residents of the state. Meanwhile, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has accused Wike of exerting influence over the emergence of governorship candidat...

Politician, Dino Melaye, has tackled Peter Obi over his defection from African Democratic Congress ADC to Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC.  In a post shared on IG, Dino argued that if Obi cannot persevere when there are issues in a political party, how then does he intend to handle the issues of Nigeria.  According to him, the NDC is an agent of the APC. His post reads Peter Obi excused himself from tough situation. If he can not face party tribulations and crisis, how does he intend to handle Nigeria,? Because Nigeria wahala pass ADC problems oooo. He can only operate in an air-conditioned kitchen. Hot kitchens are not for him. He has never gone through primary, APGA gave him free Governorship ticket,Atiku gave him free VP ticket, Labour gave free Presidential ticke...

Nigeria’s Senate has amended its internal rules to tighten eligibility requirements for the position of Senate President, limiting it to more experienced lawmakers within the chamber. The decision was reached after a closed-door session on Tuesday, May 5, where senators agreed on new criteria aimed at strengthening parliamentary hierarchy and institutional experience. Under the revised rules, only members of the current 10th National Assembly who have served at least two terms will be eligible to contest for principal offices, including Senate President. The amendment also requires that one of those terms must be the immediate term before nomination, effectively restricting eligibility to returning senators. According to the updated Order 4, nominations for presiding officers will...

The 2023 Lagos governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has insisted he won’t dump the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Rhodes-Vivour stated this amid Peter Obi decamping from the ADC to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, on Sunday. Since Obi and his prospective 2027 running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, joined NDC, there has been a gale of defections from the ADC to NDC. However, in a statement on Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour said himself and his team would remain in ADC to fight for a better Nigeria. “To those who have made the difficult decision to move on to a new platform, I offer my genuine respect and best wishes. “These are hard choices, We are all fighting for a better Nigeria, even when our roads diverge. I want to make it clear that I am staying...

Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Their defections were announced on the floor of the House during plenary on Tuesday, May 5. Recall that on Sunday, May 3, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, and the former presidential flagbearer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, defected from the ADC to the NDC, marking a fresh twist to the 2027 general elections race. Also announced during the plenary was the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Oz...

ADC Chieftain Maigari: Peter Obi Has Set Back Igbo Presidency Ambition by 20 Years A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Kasimu Maigari, has claimed that Peter Obi has hindered the chances of the South-East producing Nigeria’s next president. Maigari made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE News, where he discussed recent political developments, including Obi’s move to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside Rabiu Kwankwaso. According to him, Obi’s political influence has not strengthened the long-standing push for an Igbo presidency but has instead delayed it. He argued that many of Obi’s supporters are more focused on leveraging his popularity to secure positions such as state assembly seats, House of Representatives roles, or governorship...

Desmond Elliot Faces Setback as Bola Tinubu Opposes 4th Term Bid President Bola Tinubu has reportedly declined moves by Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot to secure a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly. According to sources within the Presidency, Tinubu rejected repeated appeals from influential figures who attempted to lobby on Elliot’s behalf. The efforts were said to have been unsuccessful despite involving prominent intermediaries. Reports indicate that party stakeholders in Surulere have instead thrown their support behind Barakat Odunuga-Bakare as a preferred replacement, signaling a shift in local political backing. It was further gathered that Elliot made several attempts to gain the President’s approval through different channels, including high-profile allies...

Enyinnaya Abaribe Defects from African Democratic Congress to Labour Party Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South Senatorial District, has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Labour Party (LP). In a statement released on Monday, Abaribe attributed his decision to ongoing legal uncertainties surrounding the ADC, including multiple court cases and conflicting judgments. He clarified that his departure was not due to any fallout with the party’s leadership or members, noting that he still maintains a strong relationship with them. Abaribe explained that leadership sometimes demands tough choices, especially in uncertain circumstances, and expressed appreciation to ADC members for their support during his time in the party. ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly endorsed former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the state’s governorship. George is expected to run under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to sources, the decision followed a closed-door meeting held in Port Harcourt on Monday, where Wike met with key political stakeholders to assess the state’s political landscape and map out strategies for strengthening influence before the next election cycle. The meeting reportedly included notable ex-militant leaders such as Asari Dokubo and Ateke Tom, highlighting the level of consultation tha...

Suspected political thugs on Monday disrupted the state congress of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) held in Enugu, causing tension and forcing an initial halt of activities at the venue. The congress, which took place at Aborigene Hall in Enugu, was reportedly underway when delegates and party members gathered for the exercise. The incident comes less than 24 hours after former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were received into the NDC during a ceremony in Abuja. The new entrants were formally welcomed by the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, alongside top party executives. Trouble reportedly began at the Enugu congress when a motion was raised calling for the dissolution of the protem State Work...