Politics

Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has declared that any effort to weaken his relationship with Governor Monday Okpebholo is “dead on arrival.” Speaking to journalists in Benin on Friday, Idahosa described those behind the alleged plot as distractors frustrated by the effective governance being demonstrated by the administration. The former House of Representatives member urged anyone attempting to create discord between him and Okpebholo to instead focus on initiatives that would support the governor’s SHINE Agenda. Idahosa emphasized his unwavering loyalty to Okpebholo, despite online smear campaigns targeting the administration. He also called on Edo residents to remain supportive of the government as it continues to deliver on its campaign promises. He said, “It has c...

There has been a fresh twist in the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently withdrew, have reversed their decision and declared support for the process. They are: the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo; Peter Abbey, representing Degema Constituency; Barile Nwakoh of Khana Constituency I; and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II. The lawmakers made the U-turn on Friday during a live broadcast aired from the front of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, days after publicly calling for an amicable resolution of the political crisis rocking the state. Nwankwo said, “You will recall that on the 12th day of January 2026, myself and my colleague, Honourable Peter Abbey, address...

A senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has said the 2026 governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti states will provide the first real measure of the African Democratic Congress’ (ADC) political credibility and strength. Sowunmi made the remarks during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, as debates continue over the emergence of new opposition platforms ahead of future elections. Responding to claims that the ADC is presenting itself as a political alternative for Nigerians, the PDP chieftain dismissed such assertions, insisting that a party’s relevance can only be proven at the polls, not through rhetoric. “I don’t believe that narrative. Their first real test will come in Osun and then Ekiti, whichever happens first. That is when t...

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has spoken on his son Abba Abubakar’s decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba Abubakar announced his defection on Thursday, January 15, pledging his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. In a statement, Atiku described his son’s move as a personal decision, noting that such choices are common in a democratic system. He stressed that he does not compel his children—or Nigerians at large—when it comes to matters of conscience. However, Atiku expressed concern over what he described as the APC’s poor governance and the economic and social hardships faced by Nigerians. The former vice president added that he remains com...

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the formation of caretaker committees to oversee the party’s activities in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun states. According to Naija News, the decision was taken on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended). This was disclosed in a public notice signed on Thursday by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan. The PDP explained that the move was aimed at ensuring effective administration and continuity of party structures at the state level. Shan stated that the NWC, acting for the NEC and in compliance with the party’s constitution, approved the appointment of party leaders to serve on the...

Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has officially left the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that the defection of the younger Atiku, widely known as Abba, was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly. According to Vanguard, Abba was received into the APC by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), alongside other party leaders from the North-East geopolitical zone. Explaining his decision, Abba said his move was driven by personal conviction and historical considerations. He also instructed all coordinators and members of his political structure—formerly known as the Haske Atiku Organisation, established in 20...

A senior presidential aide to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Yiga Wamala, has stirred controversy after asserting that the country’s long-serving leader will not lose power through the ballot box. In a viral video that has generated widespread debate, Wamala downplayed the significance of voters staying at polling units, claiming that citizens and party agents would not be involved in counting votes during elections. According to him, the voting process would be handled entirely by machines, leaving voters with no role beyond casting their ballots. “We don’t have a mandate to remain at polling stations. You’ll just be there like dormant people. Vote and go home. You will not count the votes,” Wamala said, dismissing the relevance of election observers. He further claimed th...

The publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, has formally declared for the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Momodu confirmed his decision in Benin City, the Edo State Capital while addressing his supporters. He noted that he was promoting the interest of the people and not running for any office in the state. According to Momodu: “And I came home for the first time and I coordinated everything, then it took me over 50 years, you won’t believe it, of excruciating hard work and meticulous planning to plant a home from my modest income in Iwe. “So today, nobody can say Dele has no roots in Iwe. today, I am standing before you, my friends, as I humbly reintegrate myself into the political process of my state. “People have asked me, what do you want? Do you want to be a ...

As preparations for the 2027 general election intensify in Lagos State, former governor Akinwunmi Ambode is gradually returning to the political spotlight, with indications that key party power brokers are considering his comeback while pushing Seyi Tinubu’s governorship ambition to 2031. The 2027 Lagos governorship race is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested in the state’s political history, as prominent aspirants, emerging power blocs and an increasingly vocal electorate debate the future direction of the state. Seyi Tinubu, 40, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been tipped by several youth and diaspora groups as a potential contender for the governorship. In the past year, organisations including the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, The Future Platform an...

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture, has claimed he used a strategic two-pronged approach to support President Bola Tinubu’s win in the 2023 elections. Mohammed revealed this in his newly launched book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”, which recounts his experiences as a minister under the late President Muhammadu Buhari. He explained, “Fully aware of the insidious nature of political campaigns, I implemented a two-pronged strategy: to systematically highlight the administration’s achievements and counter opposition misinformation.” Mohammed said that exactly 130 days before the general elections, on October 18, 2023, his ministry launched the PMB Administration Scorecard Series (2015–2023). The initiative aimed ...