Politics

Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, has named his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of the Republic and Head of the Armed Forces, placing him at the core of the nation’s political and military leadership. The appointment was confirmed in an official decree issued on April 4, 2026. The document also designated Franck Biya as Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Defence, further strengthening his role within the country’s security framework. According to the presidency, the decision aligns with constitutional and defence provisions, citing “service requirements” as the basis for the appointments, which are to be published in the Official Gazette. The development follows President Biya’s recent inauguration for an eighth term after a disputed election. He reportedly won 54 pe...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has refuted claims that Senator David Mark has stepped down as the party’s National Chairman. In a statement released by the chairman’s media office, the party described the report as a deliberate fabrication, blaming it on what it called “weak and inconsiderate propagandists.” The ADC firmly stated that Mark remains the party’s substantive National Chairman, adding that there are no plans or discussions بشأن his resignation within the leadership. Reports circulating on social media had alleged that Mark had resigned, with Ralph Nwosu expected to take over ahead of the party’s convention. However, the ADC dismissed the claims as false and malicious. The party reiterated its commitment to winning upcoming elections, stressing that such rumou...

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that missteps could undermine public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja by IPAC National Publicity Secretary Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, the council also raised concerns about the timing of a nationwide voter revalidation exercise and condemned ongoing killings in Plateau State. IPAC described the reported removal of Distinguished Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from INEC’s official portal as premature, saying it could trigger unnecessary instability and set a harmful precedent. The council emphasized that internal party dis...

Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing worsening insecurity and the hardship faced by his constituents. In a statement shared on 𝕏, Lamido said persistent bandit attacks and inadequate government response have left communities exposed, with several villages destroyed and many residents displaced. He noted that repeated efforts to attract federal intervention yielded little success, stressing that his decision was driven by the need to protect lives and livelihoods rather than personal or political interests. The lawmaker added that he consulted widely with supporters, colleagues, and community leaders before taking the step. While he did not disclose his next political move, he said his fo...

The governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, has reacted to reports which claimed he would serve only one term in office. He also clarified his political intentions amid ongoing realignments. Speaking in a video while addressing a group, Yusuf responded to the Hausa ‘Falle Daya’ (One term) chant directed at him, stating that his first term would be under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), while a potential second term would be pursued under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said: “Actually, it is only one term in the NNPP party. We will do the second term in the APC. “As for the ADC party that they have returned to, it will not even do one term, not ever.” The governor recently defected to the All Progressives Congress from the New Nigeria Peoples Party following a prolo...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to back anybody that emerges as the party’s presidential candidate. Atiku said he would back the party’s presidential candidate even if the person is a youth. Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa, Atiku also dismissed claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, could undermine the ADC, noting that the party has continued to attract members nationwide. He said: “We will support and endorse whoever emerges as the flagbearer. How many are we (presidential aspirants), three or four? In the PDP, more than ten of us contested. “The youths have taken over the party. Most of those seeking elective positions, from councillor to State Assembly, National Assembly and House of Representa...

A former gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State, Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, has resigned his membership of the ruling party. Nakudu, who contested the APC governorship ticket ahead of the 2023 general election, announced his exit from the party in a resignation letter addressed to party officials in Sundimina Ward, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. In the letter, the senator said his decision followed careful consideration, noting that he was grateful to the party for the opportunities it afforded him during his time as a member. He also acknowledged the support he received from party stakeholders and supporters throughout his political journey in the APC. According to him, the resignation takes immediate effect from Friday, April 3, 2...

A public affairs analyst, Mahmud Jega, has claimed the current crisis that has engulfed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is being engineered. Fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Friday, Jega warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to be very careful. ADC is faced with an internal crisis leading to the stripping of former Senate President David Mark as the national chairman of the party. Airing his opinion, Jega said, “The crisis in the ADC is being engineered. And INEC has to be very careful. “The impression INEC is giving is that it is part of the scheme to destroy all opposition parties. “The opposition wanted the ADA; INEC sat on it for 2 years. Now they have moved to ADC, and they are coming up with something ...

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has declared that a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi would never be president of Nigeria. Bwala said Obi lacks the characteristics of a person who wants to be president of Nigeria. Featuring on News Central TV’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay on Friday, Bwala said: “Peter Obi will never be president. He will never cross the central business district that will lead Aso Villa. “Anybody that would be a president, there are characteristics that you will see. “The person must be visionary, the person must be grassrooted, organic grassrooted, not manipulation, and the person must be sincere for whatever he is but won’t present a picture for what he is totally the opposite for...

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the list of registered political parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Basiru argued that ballot papers should not be overcrowded with parties he described as nonviable. He dismissed concerns raised by opposition figures about Nigeria drifting toward a one-party system, noting that the country still has about 19 registered political parties, although not all are active or competitive. Basiru stressed that the APC is operating within the framework of Nigerian law and has a responsibility to ensure institutions uphold constitutio...