Politics

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), has assured Nigerians that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, transparent and powered by technology, stressing that the Commission will not tolerate any form of misconduct. Amupitan gave the assurance in Lagos during INEC’s 2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat held from January 9 to 10, saying the Commission must adapt to a fast-changing electoral environment and meet the rising expectations of citizens. He described INEC officials as custodians of the people’s mandate, noting that the retreat was aimed at blending institutional experience with innovation required for modern elections. The INEC chairman commended staff for their performance in the November 2025 Anambra ...

Rivers State House of Assembly Serves Misconduct Notice on Fubara and Deputy The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun fresh proceedings to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi How to Impeach a Governor in Nigeria: Seven Steps Notice of AllegationsAt least one-third of the State House members must submit a written notice of gross misconduct to the Speaker. Service of NoticeThe Speaker serves the notice to the Governor within seven days, specifying the allegations. Resolution to InvestigateWithin 14 days, the House votes on whether to investigate. Approval requires at least two-thirds of all members. Failure ends the process. Constitution of an Investigation PanelIf approved, the Speaker asks the Chief Judge to appoint a seven-member pane...

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has refuted reports claiming that he recently announced plans to contest the presidency. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed said his comments had been misconstrued, stressing that he never made such a declaration. “I did not declare to contest the presidency two days ago,” he stated. He explained that his recent remarks were simply a reaffirmation of his continued membership of the Labour Party, amid ongoing political conversations about the party’s future and its leading figures. While acknowledging that political possibilities could arise in the future, he maintained that no decision or announcement has been made. The clarification follows widespread reports across traditional and soci...

The US Senate on Thursday voted 52-47 to block President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela. Entertainment center The move came less than a week after Trump authorized a strike that captured the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro. The measure, known as a War Powers Resolution, only needed a simple majority to pass in the Republican-controlled Senate and would require Trump to seek the approval of Congress before using the U.S. military again in Venezuela. The legislation, led by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., was co-sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Five Republicans joined all 47 Democrats in voting yes on the motion to advance the resolution to the ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has strongly condemned the attempt by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. The Assembly had on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against the governor over allegations of misconduct. The impeachment notice is expected to be formally served on both the governor and his deputy within seven days. Reacting to the development, the Rivers APC, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, outrightly rejected the move. “Our position remains clear: we firmly oppose the decision to embark on an impeachment process against our governor and his deputy,” Nwauju said. He described the move as unacceptable, noting that the party cannot remain silent while unresolved intern...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 22-member Constitution Review Committee aimed at strengthening internal democracy, discipline, and overall party administration. The committee was formally inaugurated on Thursday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Addressing members at the event, ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, said the party’s constitution remains fundamental to its growth and direction. He described it as the framework that guides conduct, regulates internal processes, and protects internal democracy. Mark explained that the decision to review the constitution became necessary as the party continues to expand, stressing the need for ADC’s operations to reflect global democratic standards. According to him, the exercise is focused ...

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given reasons for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Major Jack, said the decision to impeach the governor and his deputy was based on their alleged persistent violation of the peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu. Jack made the allegation during plenary on Thursday while presenting the report detailing acts of misconduct against the governor. According to him, Governor Fubara and his deputy had repeatedly disregarded the resolutions reached during reconciliation efforts aimed at restoring stability in the state. He accused the two leaders of running the affairs of government without commitment to transparency and good governance. “The governor and hi...

A coalition of leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC), operating under the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), has issued a strongly worded open letter, calling for the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), citing alleged insubordination, anti-party activities, and threats to national unity. In the open letter dated 7 January 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu through the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the groups accused Wike of actions they described as incompatible with his continued stay in the cabinet of an APC-led government. The letter, jointly signed by leaders of the two groups, was made public on Wednesday as members staged a peaceful rally at the APC ...

A former presidential candidate and close political ally of ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Dele Momodu, on Thursday ruled out any possibility of Atiku withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, formally joined the African Democratic Congress in November 2025, months after resigning from the PDP. The move was widely interpreted as a strategic step to secure the ADC’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Last week, Obi, who garnered over six million votes to finish third in the 2023 presidential election behind Atiku and eventual winner, President Bola Tinubu, also defected from the Labour Party to the ADC. ...

The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially begun impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, intensifying the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state. During a plenary session on Thursday, January 8, lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, served a formal notice of impeachment to the governor, citing allegations of gross misconduct. The notice, read on the House floor, accuses Fubara of multiple constitutional breaches, including failing to present the 2026 appropriation bill and the alleged mismanagement of public funds. Sources within the Assembly claim the governor has been operating the state without an approved budget for several months, defying legislative oversight. The move comes amid persistent tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Ny...