Politics

The fresh amendment to the recently signed 2026 Electoral Act where the House of Representatives proposed a N10 million fine or two years imprisonment for anybody who is a member of more than one political party has become a subject of discussion in political circles. According to political pundits, the move raises fresh concerns about the preparedness and willingness of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu to provide a level playing field for all political actors. The presence of a level playing field, according to analysts, would be one of the preconditions for free, fair and credible elections in 2027, while its absence would present a contrary situation. Recall that the lower legislative chamber of the National Assembly y...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has admitted that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state remain deeply disappointed by the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Lagos, describing it as a painful setback for the party. The governor made this known through his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, during a Ramadan lecture organised by the party on Tuesday. The event brought together party members for prayers and strategic discussions as they begin preparations for the 2027 general elections. Addressing supporters, Ayinde urged party faithful to start early preparations, particularly by registering and collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), stressing that voter participation will be crucial in determining future outcomes. He noted that the part...

Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to remain optimistic and supportive of his father’s administration, saying the country is undergoing a transformative shift. In a viral video making rounds on social media, Seyi expressed strong confidence in the President’s leadership and reform agenda, noting that the administration is taking Nigeria in a direction never experienced before. He urged citizens to trust the process, stating that the President is actively addressing long-standing structural issues rather than ignoring them. Seyi also disclosed that he continually prays for his father’s well-being and success in office, including the possibility of a second term, while maintaining that current policies will yield lasting benefits. Defending the governm...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may soon begin to realise the true intentions of many politicians around him. Momodu made the remark during an appearance on Sunday Politics on Channels Television. According to him, several political figures who once aligned closely with the president are already moving in different directions. He cited the example of former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola, who was previously a close associate of Tinubu but has now joined the ADC. Momodu also pointed to what he described as the increasing movement of lawmakers and political figures into the party, suggesting that shifts within Nigeria’s political landscape may soon become more evident. While speaking on the programme, the ...

Eight members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Caretaker Committee in Taraba State have distanced themselves from a list of the newly elected state executive committee allegedly released by former caretaker chairman, Dr. Victor Fallack. In a joint statement signed on Sunday, the members said the list being circulated by Dr. Fallack, in which he reportedly named himself chairman and included some of them as members was compiled without their knowledge or consultation. The signatories stressed that they do not recognize the list and are formally dissociating themselves from it to avoid confusion within the party. According to the statement, the action taken by the former chairman was done “single-handedly without consulting any member of the Caretaker Committee.” The committ...

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the planned opening ceremony of a new secretariat belonging to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Bakassi Local Government Area was disrupted following a disturbance at the venue. The event, which was scheduled to inaugurate the party’s new office in the Bakassi area of Cross River State, had attracted supporters and coalition members ahead of the official launch. According to reports, unidentified individuals stormed the venue shortly before the ceremony began, pulling down canopies, scattering chairs and damaging parts of the sound system prepared for the event. The sudden disruption caused panic among attendees and forced organisers to suspend the ceremony as people rushed to safety. The Police Public Relations Officer i...

Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has called on key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside their disagreements and support the caretaker leadership reportedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Lamido made the appeal during a Ramadan breakfast he hosted for PDP members in his hometown of Namadi in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. According to him, backing the caretaker committee is the only realistic option left to prevent the party from sliding into total collapse. He described the committee as the only remaining legitimate structure within the party. The former governor criticised the PDP national convention held in Ibadan by some PDP governors, alleging that it was driven by hidden motives and had ultimately...

The Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has pledged to rebuild the party in Ekiti State and restore it to winning ways ahead of the 2027 general election. The newly inaugurated State Chairman of the group, Mr Lanre Omolase, said they were ready to reposition the party and called for commitment from members, assuring that the PDP would regain its strength in the state. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Saturday during the inauguration of the State Working Committee members, Omolase, an ally of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, said, “I will lead the party with the fear of God and ensure that the party regains its lost grounds in the state. We have all it takes to achieve that.” A member of the PDP National Caretaker Working Committee, Bisi Kolawole, emphasised that plans were ...

Strong indications have emerged that the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, who also chairs the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, may be preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports by ThisDay, the governor could officially announce his defection to the APC within the week, although discussions about the terms of the move are still ongoing. Sources close to the negotiations revealed that Mohammed has already informed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership about his intention to join the ruling party. One insider disclosed that the Bauchi governor has been offered the APC senatorial ticket, along with other incentives typically extended to governors who defect to the party. Howe...

He described the previous arrangements as unsustainable, saying they encouraged corruption, fuel smuggling across borders and significant revenue leakages. The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday faulted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for claiming that Nigeria’s poverty rate has surged to 63 per cent, accusing the opposition party of misrepresenting the findings of a recent policy report. In a statement issued by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party argued that the ADC’s comments reflected a misunderstanding of the economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The exchange followed a reaction by the ADC to a policy dialogue report released by Agora Policy, which indicated that the country’s poverty rate had climbed...