Politics

From Ndubuisi Orji, Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos Despite the Supreme Court ruling, which paved the way for the re-listing of the Senator David Mark led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its portal, the storm seems not to be over for the opposition party. This is as the party, which has said it is poised to sack the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election still have other suits to contend with. The ADC has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, with former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe, laying claim to the leadership of the party, after the resignation of the former National Chairman, Okey Nwosu. The party’s...

The embattled claimant to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has reportedly expressed regret over his involvement in the party’s internal crisis, blaming Hon. Leke Abejide and Babachir Lawal. According to his close associate, Nafiu Umaru, who spoke in Abuja, Nafiu lamented that since the crisis began, he and his family have faced threats, making it difficult for him to even attend congregational prayers due to safety concerns. Umaru said Nafiu claimed that promises made to him during the crisis were not fulfilled, adding that he now regrets his involvement in the situation. He further alleged that Hon. Abejide abandoned him after leaving the party, leaving him to face the consequences alone, while Babachir Lawal allegedly influenced him into acti...

Former Edo State Governor, Prof Oserheimen Osunbor, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of doing everything to destroy opposition political parties in Nigeria. Osunbor made this allegation on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He was reacting to the activities of the APC towards the opposition political parties in the country. The Professor of Law also took a swipe at Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu over his recent statement. Gbajabiamila had allegedly told a House of Representatives member, Leke Ajebade, to remain in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and destroy it. Airing his own opinion, the ex-governor said, “This government is doing e...

Former chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Adesuwa Ehimuan, has officially declared her ambition to represent Oredo East in the Edo State House of Assembly during the 2027 general elections. Announcing her intention on Friday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, Ehimuan revealed she will be seeking the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). She explained that her decision to contest stems from a strong desire to deliver effective and people-focused representation to the constituents of Oredo East. According to her, the area deserves purposeful leadership that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of its residents. Ehimuan pledged to make governance more accessible to the people and ensure they benefit meaningfully from democratic divide...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced May 9, 2026, as the date for its first National Convention, scheduled to take place in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Abdulmumin Abdulsalam, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that a series of congresses are already underway nationwide. According to him, ward and polling unit congresses are set for May 1 and 2, followed by local government and state congresses on May 4, with zonal congresses slated for May 6 ahead of the national convention. He explained that the phased process is aimed at building party structures from the grassroots to the national level in line with its constitution and operational framework. Abdulsalam described the upcoming conventi...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has updated its official records to reinstate Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, alongside other key members of the party’s National Working Committee. Checks on the INEC website showed that the leadership details for the ADC, showed Mark as chairman and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as National Secretary. Others re-listed include Dr. Mani Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor as the party’s National Legal Adviser. The commission had earlier in April removed their names from its portal in compliance with a Court of Appeal directive, a move that sparked protests from the Mark-led faction and opposition figures. ...

The governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo, has claimed that Peter Obi won in the state during the 2023 presidential election, because of the failure of the previous administration. Accordinf to him, Obi does not have the capacity to win the state in 2027. Speaking on Channel Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Okpebholo also reaffirmed his earlier pledge to deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next general election. He argued that growing public support for the president and the ruling All Progressives Congress would translate into electoral gains in Edo State. “Peter Obi defeated (Tinubu) last time because the governor was not working. The governor then was not working,” he said, attributing the 2023 outcome to what he described as governance ...

With no unified interpretation emerging, the PDP now faces renewed uncertainty over its national leadership structure, further intensifying one of its most severe internal crises in recent years. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into fresh turmoil following two sharply conflicting statements from its Board of Trustees (BoT) over the implications of the Supreme Court judgment, with both sides claiming authority over the party’s national leadership. In one press release signed by BoT Chairman,  Adolphus Wabara, the Board declared that it had assumed control of the party’s national leadership, citing constitutional provisions and the need to prevent what it described as a leadership vacuum. The statement argued that the Supreme Court judgment invalidated bo...

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially endorsed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as its unopposed candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election. The decision was reached during a State Working Committee meeting held on Thursday at the party’s secretariat in Lokoja. The committee ratified an earlier approval by the state chairman, Muhammed Gambo, declaring Akpoti-Uduaghan the unanimous choice of the party. The PDP also reaffirmed her position as the party’s leader in Kogi State, highlighting her unwavering support and financial contributions to party activities and structure. Speaking on behalf of the committee, Gambo praised the senator’s performance at the National Assembly, noting that her representation has b...

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence that voters in the state will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the governor said he expects strong voter turnout in favour of Tinubu, projecting as many as 2.5 million votes from the state. “I am confident we will deliver about 2.5 million votes. The support is already visible, and people are ready to vote for Asiwaju,” he said. Responding to a question on whether the support is tied to his administration, Okpebholo pointed to ongoing projects and financial backing from the federal government as key factors influencing public sentiment. He noted that funds released by the Tinubu-led administration to states have helped d...