Politics

Iyabo Obasanjo Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, has said she does not need the backing of her father to pursue her political ambition as she seeks to become governor of Ogun State. Recall that Iyabo made the remark while speaking during an interview on Channels Television, where she discussed her decision to join the race for the state’s top political office. She said her choice to contest the governorship election was made on her own and was not tied to the approval of her father. According to her, she has reached a point in life where she can take decisions about her career and political journey without depending on anyone. Iyabo said she is already close to 60 years old and believes she is old enough to determine her own path. Sh...

Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed confidence that she is a strong contender in the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. Speaking during an interview on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Friday, the former lawmaker discussed her return to active politics, her ambition to become governor, and the support she expects from her family. Obasanjo-Bello, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections, said her experience and political record place her in a strong position in the race. The former senator also expressed confidence that members of her family, including her parents, would support her bid at the polls. According to her, bein...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has asked political appointees in his administration with aspirations for elective offices to openly declare their ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde gave the directive on Thursday at the Oyo State Government-organised 2026 Iftar programme held at the frontage of the Banquet Hall, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, the governor directed the aspirants to pursue their ambitions on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Makinde said such aspirants could count on his support as long as their loyalty and commitment remained with the people and the development of the state. So This Happened (EP 378) reviews: King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan...

Amupitan also revealed that the commission plans to carry out a voter revalidation exercise aimed at cleaning up the electoral register so that it accurately reflects eligible voters. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan (SAN), has urged personnel of the electoral body to rise to the responsibility of organising credible elections, stressing that only transparent polls can rebuild public confidence in the commission. Amupitan said restoring trust in the commission remains a priority as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections. According to him, strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions depends largely on the ability of the commission to conduct elections that reflect the will of the electorate. Nigerian Sensation In...

The lawmaker representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, has joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dickson revealed this at a world press conference held on Thursday at his residence in Abuja, where he said the opposition party that once dominated Nigeria’s political landscape had deteriorated significantly. The former Governor of Bayelsa State expressed sadness over what he described as the declining state of the PDP, noting that the party, which once brought hope and excitement to his people, had become gravely ill. “The PDP is sick and presently in the ICU,” he lamented. The senator also accused some PDP governors of undermining the party’s strength by aligning with the ruli...

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already lost the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that Yesufu, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the statement while appearing on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday. According to her, Tinubu is seeking the support of state governors in an attempt to project political strength. Yesufu cited the example of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which once controlled more than 20 states but still lost the presidential election when voters decided to change leadership. She said, “Bola Tinubu has already lost; that’s why he is looking for governors he can assemble to create an illusion of power. “At one time, the PDP had more than 20 governors, yet i...

Architect and former Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has confirmed his intention to run in the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State, stating that he is politically stronger now than he was during the 2023 polls. Rhodes-Vivour, who recently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the declaration during an interview on SaharaTV, where he also criticised the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) over its management of the state. According to him, his ambition to contest the election again has been clear since 2024. He explained that after the 2023 election, he pursued legal action challenging the outcome up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria while simultaneously strengthening grassroots political structures across the state. Rhodes-Vivour said...

The Kano State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The Kano State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. According to Daily Trust, the notice of impeachment was presented on the floor of the Assembly by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who stated that the action was taken in compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The impeachment notice details multiple allegations related to Abdussalam’s...

A former member of the House of Representatives, Dapo Lam-Adesina, has stated that the peaceful conduct of the recent congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State demonstrates the party’s readiness to reclaim power in the state during the 2027 general elections. Lam-Adesina also praised the emergence of new party executives during the congress, describing the development as an important step toward strengthening the APC ahead of the next electoral cycle. During the congress held on Tuesday, party members elected Moses Adeyemo as the new chairman of the APC in Oyo State. Adeyemo, an indigene of Igboho, previously served as deputy governor under the late former governor, Abiola Ajimobi, from 2011 to 2019. Party stakeholders believe his emergence will reinforce the...

Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence that additional opposition governors will soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Edo State governor made the remark on Wednesday in Benin City while receiving defectors into the party, stating that the APC currently has 31 governors across the country. Okpebholo also appreciated the support of Bola Tinubu and residents of Edo State, noting that their backing has strengthened the party in the state. He commended the people of Edo for maintaining unity within the party and said more governors were expected to join the APC in the near future. The governor also pledged the state’s support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Meanwhile, the newly elected Edo State APC executive committee, led by Jarrett Ten...