Politics

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.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has alleged that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were offered bribes of up to $50,000 and parcels of land to facilitate the removal of the party’s leadership. Her claims follow INEC’s recent decision to withdraw recognition of former Senate President David Mark as ADC National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television, Yesufu also alleged that the INEC chairman may have been pressured into taking the action. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement questioned why anti-corruption agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commissio...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed speculations about defecting from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Atiku said there is no need to leave the party, reaffirming his commitment to its structure and direction. He expressed confidence that the courts will uphold the leadership of David Mark, noting that the legal process is expected to be resolved soon. Atiku also emphasized that ADC already has an established structure and significant investment, making defection unnecessary, especially when compared to some other parties. On the issue of the party’s presidential ticket, he described ADC as a coalition of prominent leaders, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, stress...

A document from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uncovered key irregularities in the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark. The memo, dated August 6, 2025, detailed correspondence between the party and INEC regarding meetings that led to the formation of its caretaker committee. It included submissions such as the list of committee members, National Working Committee (NWC), zonal officers, and minutes from the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on July 29, 2025. According to the document signed by Joan Arabs of the Election Party Monitoring Committee (EPMC), the ADC failed to provide the mandatory 21-day notice to INEC before holding the meeting that produced the caretak...

The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that they are speaking with credible individuals as part of his deliberate transition process for the selection process in 2027. Makinde promised to communicate the outcome at the appropriate time. He said, “We have engaged with a number of credible individuals as part of a deliberate transition process, and I will communicate a decision in due course, one that reflects both the progress we have made and the future we must secure.” Makinde, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, tasked his advisory council with engaging credible candidates among the Peoples Democratic Party aspirants for the 2027 governorship election. The council, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Bolaji Ayorinde, was mandated to interact with all governorship aspir...