Politics

The Lagos governorship race ahead of the 2027 general election took a new turn on Saturday as businessman and politician Lanre Jim-Kamal formally declared his intention to contest the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket. Jim-Kamal made his declaration in Ikeja before party leaders, supporters and political stakeholders, just days ahead of the APC primary nomination deadline slated for May 21, a development already generating fresh political realignments within the party’s Lagos structure. He introduced a five-point agenda and a claimed $50 billion partners’ investment proposal for the state. The aspirant anchored his campaign on what he described as a transformational development blueprint covering education, healthcare, infrastructure, urban restructuring and human capi...

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining democratic institutions in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Opposition Summit held in Ibadan, Mark alleged that the current administration is deliberately weakening opposition parties and limiting Nigerians’ ability to freely choose their leaders. According to him, recent actions by the government point to an attempt to push Nigeria toward a one-party system. He said, “In the last three years, this government has launched major attacks on opposition parties, all in a bid to deny the people the right to choose. They want to foist a one-party state on Nigeria.” The former Senate President further claimed that key democratic institutions a...

= A factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu-Turaki, has declared that opposition political parties in the country have agreed to field a single presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Turaki stated this at the National Opposition Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Saturday. At the meeting, leaders from multiple political parties gathered to discuss strategy ahead of the next election cycle. He said the move was aimed at strengthening the opposition’s chances at the polls, despite what he described as alleged attempts to ensure President Bola Tinubu emerges unopposed within the ruling party. He said the opposition was determined to work together despite what he described as “onslaughts and machinations” allegedly...

The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has elected Mr Peter Azubuike as its new state chairman. Azubuike was elected on Saturday during the party’s State Congress held in Umuahia, the state capital. The new state chairman and other members of the State Working Committee, including Mr Chucks Akamadu as state secretary, Ben Otti as organising secretary and Mr Emenike Iroegbu as publicity secretary, emerged through consensus, a method earlier adopted by delegates at the congress. Speaking shortly after the election of the new executives, Governor Alex Otti applauded the smooth conduct of the congress and promised to support the incoming leadership. He said, “I want to congratulate all the newly elected exco members and members of our party for conducting themselves in a de...

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has called on opposition parties in Nigeria to remain united, warning that weakening political opposition could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s democracy. Makinde made the remarks on Saturday at an opposition leaders’ summit held in Ibadan. The summit aimed at strengthening coordination among political parties, the organisers say. The event, hosted at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, brought together leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and other political groups. Speaking at the gathering, Makinde stressed that the meeting was not about division or confrontation but about responsible political engagement. “If we...

Opposition political leaders are converging in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a national summit aimed at strengthening unity and coordination among political parties, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo listed as chair of the meeting. Multiple reports on Saturday, as monitored by our correspondents, showed that leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party and other political parties were gathered in the Pacesetter State. The summit, to be held at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, is themed “That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy,” with organisers describing it as a response to Nigeria’s socio-economic and security challenges. In a statement shared via the Peoples Democratic Party...

Hundreds of youths on Friday disrupted the re-election campaign of Edo State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Osamwonyi Atu, over alleged failure to fulfil campaign promises. The lawmaker, who represents Orhionmwon East Constituency, had visited Abudu, the headquarters of Orhionmwon Local Government Area, to launch his campaign when he was met with strong opposition from protesting youths who took over major streets in the town. Operating under the banner of Concerned Orhionmwon East Youths, the protesters insisted that Atu must first deliver on promises made during the 2023 elections before seeking another term. They accused him of neglecting key issues affecting the constituency, including a long-standing power outage reportedly lasting over 15 years and the incomplete construc...

Chairmen of the six geo-political zones of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have backed Sarah Ivie Adidi to represent the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development was the outcome of a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, where party leaders, grassroots mobilisers and key stakeholders converged to deliberate on the political future of the constituency and the need for effective representation. Speaking at the meeting, the zonal chairmen expressed confidence in Adidi’s leadership capacity, describing her as a credible politician with a clear vision for inclusive governance. They noted that her emergence reflects the collective desire of party stakeholders to support ...

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of behaving like an opposition force against the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during an appearance on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Friday, Dalung—who is also a member of the ADC—claimed that the electoral body’s actions have positioned it as a political adversary rather than a neutral institution. He argued that INEC has failed to operate within the bounds of the law, alleging that the commission acts with impunity and without clear legal backing for some of its decisions. Dalung further stated that despite court rulings, including one involving the suspension of Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), INEC has allegedly refus...

Youths of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have issued a 74-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging the commission to address concerns surrounding the party’s leadership. The demand was made on Thursday during a peaceful protest in Katsina State, held under the banner “Amupitan Must Go.” Led by Jamilu Yahaya, the demonstrators marched along Daura Road before proceeding to the INEC office in Katsina, where they submitted a formal petition through a representative of the Resident Electoral Commissioner. Among their key demands, the protesters called on INEC to reinstate the leadership structure of the ADC associated with David Mark on its official portal and to issue a public apology to Nigerians over actions they claim have disrupted cons...