Politics

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reiterated his intention to run for a second term, brushing aside what he described as coordinated efforts by political opponents to unseat him. In a firm and defiant statement, the president presented himself as steadfast despite rising criticism and alleged political maneuvering. “They tried to remove me, but I stood my ground. I am a very stubborn politician,” he said. “I will contest for a second term, and I will win.” Tinubu also accused unnamed rivals, including some former allies, of taking advantage of the country’s security challenges to undermine his administration and pursue their own political ambitions. “You were drawn into the plans of certain groups, including my old adversaries, who want to use insecurity as a tool to ...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark, barring the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in any congress organised by committees appointed by the group. Delivering judgment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the Mark-led caretaker leadership lacks the authority to set up committees to conduct state congresses. The court also restrained the group from interfering with the tenure and functions of duly elected state executives of the party. According to the ruling, the responsibility for organising state congresses lies strictly with state executive committees, not the national leadership. The court further affirmed that the tenure of the ADC’s State Working Committees a...

Senator Gbenga Daniel has moved ahead with his re-election plans, picking up nomination and expression of interest forms despite the All Progressives Congress endorsing Governor Dapo Abiodun as its consensus candidate for the 2027 elections. The development follows a recent APC caucus meeting in Ijebu-Ode, where party leaders adopted Abiodun as their preferred candidate. Reports had suggested that Daniel, a former two-term governor and current senator for Ogun East, was prevented from attending the meeting. Unfazed by the outcome, Daniel proceeded on Tuesday to obtain the nomination form, reaffirming his intention to continue representing Ogun East in the National Assembly. Sharing the update on his social media platforms, he stated that his goal remains to deliver effective and resp...

The 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has announced his decision to leave the party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), citing internal disagreements and a departure from the party’s founding principles. Naija News reports that Baba-Ahmed made the disclosure on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s political programme, Politics Today. He said his decision was influenced by unresolved issues within the Labour Party, which he believes has shifted away from its original vision. According to him, “I am leaving the Labour Party tomorrow. The party is no longer what it used to be. What it once stood for has changed due to internal developments.” He added that his exit would take effect at midnight, after which ...

A presidential aspirant, Stanley Osifo, has obtained the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Osifo, a trader from Edo State, picked up the forms on Tuesday and is positioning himself to contest the party’s presidential ticket against Bola Tinubu during the primaries. He had earlier announced his ambition at a press conference in Abuja, where he revealed plans to acquire the party’s ₦100 million forms, formally declaring his intention to run. His move comes despite growing support for Tinubu within the APC, with all 22 party governors reportedly backing the President as the preferred candidate for 2027. However, Osifo argued that endorsements do not automatically determine who emerges as the part...

The Labour Party (LP) has elected former Minister of Finance and ex-senator, Nenadi Usman, as its new National Chairman during the party’s national convention held on Tuesday in Umuahia. The development was confirmed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa. Usman’s emergence marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first woman to head a political party at the national level in Nigeria. In her acceptance speech, Usman expressed gratitude to party members for the trust placed in her, pledging to reposition the party for greater achievements. She also promised to promote unity and foster internal reconciliation within the party. She commended Alex Otti for his leadership and assured members of her dedication to strengthening the party’...

Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), warning against what he described as attempts to undermine the will of Lagos residents. In a statement shared on Tuesday via his official 𝕏 account, Rhodes-Vivour described it as “insulting” to suggest that decisions about who governs Lagos—or when such leaders should be removed—depend on the preferences of a single individual or a select group. He stressed that the authority to choose leaders rests solely with the people of Lagos. “The APC, and particularly the President, are mistaken if they think Lagosians have lost their voice,” he said. “Reducing the choice of governor or the timing of removal to the whims or ...

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has picked up the All Progressives Congress Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, on Tuesday in Abuja, declared the process open and presented the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to Faleke, who also serves as the founder of the Tinubu Support Groups. Faleke’s collection and payment for the forms, valued at N100 million on behalf of the President, formally signal the commencement of Tinubu’s bid for re-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the Presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, January 16, 2027, while governorsh...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed that his recent visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan was part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, alongside some Southeast leaders, met with Jonathan at his residence on Monday. Speaking after the meeting, the former Anambra State governor explained that the visit was aimed at discussing Nigeria’s future and seeking guidance on the path toward the next electoral cycle. He noted that their conversation centered on strategies to reposition the country and the need for leaders across regions to unite in addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges. According to Obi, the 2027 elections should not be treated as just another political event, but as a defining moment to redirect the nati...

The All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, adjusting timelines for screening, primaries, appeals, and related internal party processes, while also publishing designated bank accounts for the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. The notice, issued on Monday from the party’s National Secretariat, Buhari House, Abuja, was signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, and separately confirmed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The party stated, “In accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Revised Timetable and Schedule of Act...