Politics

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have unanimously endorsed their Speaker, Adebowale Ogundoyin, as their preferred candidate to succeed Seyi Makinde in the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was announced during Wednesday’s plenary session, signaling early political positioning ahead of the next election cycle in the state. The motion was moved by the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Fadeyi, who represents Ona Ara State Constituency. He noted that lawmakers had agreed to mobilise support across the state for Ogundoyin’s governorship ambition. Fadeyi described the Speaker, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Ibarapa East State Constituency, as a unifying and stabilising figure within the legislature, adding that he possesses the leadership qualitie...

ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, shows a letter submitted to INEC during a protest at the electoral commission's headquarters on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated its confrontation with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following a high-profile protest held today in Abuja. According to Naija News he protest drew the full weight of the party’s leadership, including its National Chairman, Senator David Mark; National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Peter Obi; Rotimi Amaechi; and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiya movement. In a symbolic act of defiance, the party opened the protest by singing Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots.” Shor...

Sola Giwa has resigned from his position as Special Adviser on Transportation to Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The announcement was made on Wednesday via his official 𝕏 page, where he revealed that he stepped down from the role a day earlier. During his time in office, Giwa contributed to transport reforms under the state government’s THEMES+ agenda, working on initiatives aimed at improving Lagos’ transportation system. He expressed gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu for the opportunity to serve and for the confidence reposed in him throughout his tenure. Giwa explained that his resignation is driven by his political ambition, as he prepares to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. He is seeking to represent Lagos Island Federal Constituency II at the National Assembly. Ac...

Key members and leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were part of a protest on Wednesday, in which they kicked against decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protest, which was tagged #OccupyINEC, had prominent politicians likeRotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal, and Dino Melaye. The demonstration saw participants singing Nigeria’s former national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots!”, despite the fact that it was replaced on May 29, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu with the country’s 1960 independence anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The ADC further confirmed that the act was done “in an act of defiance.” Several demonstrators also held placards supporting Senator David Mark, includ...

Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former Nigerian president, visited Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence to discuss her aspirations to become governor of Ogun State. In a statement released Tuesday, Obasanjo said she briefed President Tinubu on her vision for the state, outlining key priorities in governance, development, and public service if elected. She also reflected on her longstanding relationship with the president, describing it as one of mutual respect and years of political collaboration. She remarked, “On Monday in Lagos, I had the privilege of meeting His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Our conversation was insightful and forward-looking, focusing on leadership, governance, and the ongoing development of our nation and Ogun State.” During the meeting, Obasanjo reaffi...

Pat Utomi has called on the Nigerian Bar Association to intervene in what he described as a growing institutional crisis involving the Independent National Electoral Commission. In a series of posts shared on X, Utomi urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, and senior legal professionals to speak out, warning that silence in the face of perceived injustice could have long-term consequences for the country. He specifically called on the NBA to prevail on Joash Amupitan, the chairman of INEC and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, to resign, warning that failure to act could lead to what he described as a “free fall” of Nigeria’s institutional and moral systems. Utomi drew a comparison between INEC’s current leadership and Joseph Stalin, referencing the former Soviet leader’s authori...

Screenshot Former Kano State governor, Kabiru Gaya, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, Gaya announced his decision in a letter addressed to the party’s ward chairman in Gaya Arewa, within Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State. His resignation marks the end of a long-standing relationship with the party, where he served in various leadership roles over the years. Gaya, who represented Kano South in the Senate from 2015 to 2023, said his decision followed extensive consultations and careful consideration. He explained that stepping away from the party aligns with both his personal convictions and what he believes is best for his constituents. While announcing his exit, he expressed appreciation to the APC for the o...

A new faction has emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This new group has rejected the leadership of the Senator David Mark-led coalition and distanced itself from Nafiu Bala’s faction. According to Africa Independent Television, the faction led by Don Norman Obinna claims to represent the legitimate National Executive Committee of the party. The group says it is stepping in to manage the party’s affairs ahead of the next national convention. At a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the group stated that “The tenure of Ralph Nwosu, who handed the party to the David Mark group, had ended in August 2022, and afterwards, he (Nwosu) had faced a series of litigations due to his failure to step down.” The faction also clarified the status of Nafiu Bala, noting that he “...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly clarify claims that its officials received land and cash gifts from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The opposition party also alleged that the Supervising National Commissioner for the FCT, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, had reportedly acknowledged receiving such land allocations. According to the PDP, these alleged gifts raise serious concerns about neutrality, especially as they may be connected to the electoral process. The party questioned the appropriateness of electoral officials accepting such benefits, stressing that INEC must remain impartial. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP furthe...

The only son of late President Buhari, Yusuf, has declared interest in running for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll. Former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced this on X last night. ‘’Following wide consultations, Yusuf Buhari, the son of our late boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, has informed stakeholders of his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency under the All Progressives Congress.'' Buhari was president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. He passed away on July 13, 2025.