Politics

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. The decision was made public on Monday by the faction’s state chairman, Raji Sulaiman Zumo, who said it followed consultations among party leaders in the state. According to Zumo, the suspension stems from allegations that the affected individuals were involved in actions that created division within the party. He stressed that no member, regardless of status or influence, is above the party’s constitution. Those named in the suspension include Atiku Abubakar, Babachir Lawal, and Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin. Zumo explained that the move was necessary to restore discipline and unity ...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has finally secured a venue for its national convention in Abuja, just hours after raising concerns over alleged attempts to obstruct the event. According to reports, the development was announced on Monday by the party’s coalition mobilisation arm, ADC Vanguard, via its official 𝕏 handle. The convention is now scheduled to hold at the Rainbow Event Centre in Garki Area 8, Abuja. The venue is located at Plot 1193a, off Southern Parkway, behind the FCDA/AGIS building and close to the NTA headquarters in Area 11. The announcement came shortly after a party leader alleged that the ADC had faced challenges in securing a venue within the Federal Capital Territory. Party alleges venue restrictions Earlier on Monday, ADC chieftain Kola Ologbond...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has yet to secure a venue in Abuja for its national convention, just 24 hours before the scheduled event, sparking concerns of alleged attempts to disrupt its preparations. Party chieftain Kola Ologbondiyan disclosed this in a post on his 𝕏 account on Monday, alleging difficulties in securing an approved location in the Federal Capital Territory. According to him, the party made multiple efforts to book venues but was repeatedly turned down. He explained that the ADC formally requested to use Eagle Square and also wrote to the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, but received no response. Ologbondiyan added that attempts to secure the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium were also unsucce...

Former Delta State governor and 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the PDP, Ifeanyi Okowa, has declared his intention to run for the Delta North senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okowa made the announcement at his residence in Asaba after a delegation of political leaders from the nine local government areas in the district urged him to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The delegation, which included over 50 notable political figures such as current and former lawmakers, government officials, and key stakeholders, visited him over the weekend to encourage his candidacy. The group was led by the Delta State Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme. Prior to the visit, the leaders had met at the deputy governor’s lodge, where they agreed to persuade O...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State has resolved to allocate 60 percent of its leadership positions to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and his loyalists. The agreement was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting where members deliberated and finalized the party’s leadership structure. State chairman, Musa Ungogo, confirmed the development, explaining that Kwankwaso’s bloc would take the larger share, while the remaining 40 percent would be distributed among existing members and other groups that recently joined the party. He noted that no specific position was set aside for former Deputy Governor Nasiru Gawuna, but added that Gawuna, now aligned with Kwankwaso, would be accommodated within his camp. Ungogo further explained that the 40 percent allocation would be shared amo...

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assumed control of the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja following its reopening by the Nigeria Police Force. Confirming the development in a statement on Saturday, the National Working Committee, led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, through its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, cautioned that it would not tolerate any actions capable of causing obstruction, disruption, or a breach of peace at the secretariat going forward. The PDP has been engulfed in a prolonged internal crisis, which escalated into a breakdown of order at its National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on November 18, when a faction of the National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turak...

But Adediran in a statement by his spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye described the reported that a preferred aspirant has been anointed for APC ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election as untrue. He said the leaders of the party in the state have not confirmed such endorsement. Lagos All Progressives Congress, APC gubernatorial aspirant, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor has affirmed that he is still interested in the ticket of the party for 2027 election. Adediran stated this in obvious response to wise speculations on the social media that incumbent Lagos deputy governor, Obafemi Hazmat has been endorsed as the gubernatorial candidate of APC for Lagos in the 2027 election by leaders of the party in the state. But Adediran in a statement by his spok...

The crisis in the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has escalated over the party’s state chairmanship. Addressing journalists in Benin on Friday, a member of the ADC National Executive Council, Senator Roland Owie, disclosed that the chairmanship of the Edo ADC was zoned to Edo South, which then micro-zoned the position to Oredo Local Government Area. He said that following the development, two aspirants, Dr Mike Ehima and Tony Alile, indicated their interest in contesting for the office, necessitating a mini primary to be conducted for them. Senator Owie stated that at the end of the exercise, Dr Ehima scored 75 votes while his opponent, Tony Alile, polled 4 votes. undefined He told journalists that information reaching him and the party indicated...

Two top governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli and Teslim Folarin, have separately met with Bola Tinubu in Lagos as part of moves to advance their 2027 ambitions. The meetings, held on different days, are believed to be part of efforts by both politicians to secure the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the election. Alli reportedly met with the president earlier in the week, while Folarin’s meeting took place on Thursday. Sources indicated that both aspirants sought Tinubu’s support and possible endorsement as the race within the party begins to gain momentum. Confirming his visit, Alli shared details on his Facebook page, describing the meeting as insightful and inspiring. He praised the president’s leadership qualities and...

A former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Bode George, has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting his primary responsibility of tackling insecurity while allegedly focusing on weakening opposition parties. In a statement on Thursday, George claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is working towards presenting Tinubu as the sole candidate in the 2027 presidential election. Drawing from a biblical reference, he compared the situation to Abimelech, who destroyed others to secure power, warning that such actions would ultimately face divine judgment. He urged leaders across party lines to speak out against what he described as a dangerous trend threatening Nigeria’s democracy. George ...