Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission  says it has yet to receive the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Lokoja setting aside an earlier order relating to the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. In an interview with PUNCH Online on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, said the commission was aware of media reports on the June 26 judgment but could not comment on its specifics until it obtained and reviewed the court’s decision. “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is aware of reports circulating in the media regarding the judgment delivered on Friday, June 26, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside an earlier ...

Former African Action Congress (AAC) senatorial candidate for Anambra Central, Chioma Ifemeludike, has withdrawn from the 2027 senatorial election, citing personal convictions and recent political developments as the reasons behind her decision. Ifemeludike, who also serves as the AAC Deputy National Chairperson for the South-East, disclosed her withdrawal in a letter addressed to the party's Acting National Chairperson. The letter, which was made available to journalists on Friday, formally communicated her decision to step away from the race. She had emerged as the party's consensus candidate during the AAC primary election held in May. In the letter, Ifemeludike informed the party's National Working Committee that she no longer wished to contest for the Anambra Central Senatori...

The Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi state,  on Friday, June 26, set aside its earlier judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party.The presiding judge, Justice Isah Dashen, held that all relevant parties must be heard before any substantive decision can be made. The court upheld an application by the Peace Movement Party (PMP), ruling that the organization was a necessary party to the suit.According to the judge, the initial judgment was constitutionally defective because it was delivered without hearing from all interested parties, an omission that rendered the entire process null and void. Justice Dashen further observed that certain material facts had been suppressed in the earl...

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication and Media to President Bola Tinubu, has accused Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi of consistently criticizing the country whenever it records progress under the current administration. In a post shared on X, Bwala questioned why Obi appears to react negatively to positive developments despite seeking to lead the country. He also alleged that the former Anambra State governor has reversed his stance on key national policies. According to Bwala, Obi previously supported the removal of fuel subsidy, the creation of state police, and the unification of the foreign exchange market before the 2023 elections but now criticizes those same policies after their implementation by the Tinubu administration. ...

Lagos State lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliott, has expressed doubts about politicians switching political camps, arguing that such moves may not necessarily deliver the change Nigerians seek. Speaking on The Morayo Show, Elliott said he does not see himself leaving President Bola Tinubu for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election, questioning the differences between leading political figures. According to him, leadership is temporary and should be approached with humility and a commitment to service, stressing that political power can disappear at any time. Reflecting on his time representing Surulere Constituency 1, Elliott maintained that his focus has always been on delivering results, citing improvements in electricity supply and healthcare in the area. ...

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has dismissed claims by critics that he lacks the capacity to govern the state, insisting that his over three decades of experience in business, agriculture and politics have adequately prepared him to lead Ogun. Adebutu also defended himself against allegations that he has lived off the wealth of his father, billionaire businessman Kensington Adebutu, stating that he has built successful businesses of his own, created jobs and contributed to economic development through investments in agriculture and agro-processing. Speaking during a media parley with journalists in Abeokuta on Monday, the PDP governorship hopeful said he had consistently used his personal resources to support humanitarian causes ...

The camp of African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed speculation surrounding the delay in formally presenting former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. Responding to claims circulating on social media that internal disagreements within the ADC were responsible for the delay and that Amaechi had yet to accept the offer, Atiku’s media aide, Abdulrasheed Shehu, clarified that the situation was unrelated to any dispute within the party. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Shehu explained that the official unveiling had been postponed because Atiku is currently away on a brief business trip. According to him, all arrangements regarding the Atiku-Amaechi ticket have already been concluded,...

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has renewed his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the worst president not only in Nigeria’s history but globally. In a statement that has gained significant attention on social media, Melaye argued that limiting Tinubu’s record to being Nigeria’s worst president would not fully capture what he described as the administration’s shortcomings. Speaking during a recent interview, the outspoken politician and prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) maintained that no presidential aspirant within his party could perform worse than the current administration. “There can never be a worse president than Tinubu,” Melaye said, while also challenging the president to conduct a free, fair, and transparent electi...

Ovation International publisher, Dele Momodu, has claimed that the 2027 presidential election will be tough for President Bola Tinubu. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain stated this during an interview on Nevon Media with journalist Oseni Rufai on Friday. He expressed optimism that the ADC’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would emerge victorious. According to him, Atiku could defeat both Tinubu and Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, Peter Obi, if he secures strong support in the North while remaining competitive in the South. “As I predicted, Atiku will win the majority of the North, and if he is able to compete favourably in the South, it will be over for President Tinubu and Peter Obi,” he said. “Atiku will secure at least 25% of the votes in 26 s...

President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has not disappointed him. Tinubu praised Wike for what he described as the minister’s impressive performance in driving infrastructure development across Abuja. The President gave the commendation during the inauguration of Collector Road CN2, also known as Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard, and other road projects in the Katampe District of the FCT, on Friday. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima said Wike had lived up to expectations since he was appointed to oversee the administration of the nation’s capital. “When I gave him the assignment to make Abuja a true capital city, I knew his track records. Wike, you have not disappointed Mr President. “From transforming a...