Politics

Former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has stated that the current governor, Dapo Abiodun, may not have emerged victorious without the backing of his political camp. According to reports, Daniel and Abiodun have been at odds since the beginning of the governor’s second term in office. Abiodun had earlier expressed disappointment over the lack of support from some politicians he assisted in securing National Assembly seats, noting that their backing could have made his re-election bid against Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party much easier in the 2023 governorship race. However, speaking to journalists in Sagamu, Ogun State, Daniel maintained that he and his political allies played a key role in Abiodun’s success at the polls. He explained that internal developments wi...

The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has strongly criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its decision to withdraw recognition of the party’s leadership. At a press briefing held on Thursday, the party called for the resignation of INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, accusing the electoral body of bias and unlawful interference. The ADC further alleged that there is a deliberate scheme to weaken opposition parties and position President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole viable candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prominent political figures present at the conference included Peter Obi, Rauf Aregbesola, Atiku Abubakar, and Rotimi Amaechi, among others. Full Rewritten Speech by David Mark Speaking on behalf of the...

The Obidient Movement has demanded the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, over the electoral body’s decision on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement, the group called for a nationwide protest, lamenting that the latest development is a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The movement warned Nigerians that remaining silent during this period is dangerous and shows complicity. “There are moments in the life of a nation when silence becomes dangerous, and inaction becomes complicity. Nigeria has arrived at such a moment,” the statement read. The movement alleged that INEC is no longer being perceived as impartial under the current administration. “The Independent National...

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said no candidate has been anointed for any elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that the party’s state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, made this known on Thursday in Lagos after the party concluded its National Convention, where new officers were elected across different levels. He explained that with the convention over, the party has now turned its attention to the process of picking candidates who will represent it in the next elections. Ojelabi said every position within the party is open to interested members, making it clear that no one will be forced on the party. He added that members who want to contest should prepare and follow the proper process as laid down by law. ...

There is a strong security presence at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja following recent developments involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The situation comes after INEC removed the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC from its official portal on Wednesday. Reports indicate that shortly after the announcement, over 2,000 aggrieved Nigerians—mainly ADC members, supporters of the Obidient Movement, and other groups—gathered around the commission’s headquarters in Maitama. The groups had also scheduled a follow-up protest on Thursday under the banner “Occupy INEC.” By Thursday morning, roads leading to the INEC headquarters were barricaded with security vehicles. A heavy deployment of security personnel, including of...

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bid of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Wuse Ward of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in all activities of the party following her alleged suspension from the party. Instead, the judge ordered the ward leaders said to be loyal to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to put the senator on notice to appear in court to join issues with them on their grievances. Justice Lifu in a ruling on Thursday held that discretion in such a request for prohibition from party activities and in political matters must be exercised judicially and judiciously. The judge said justice would be met in the case of the plaintiffs only when the side of the defenda...

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has called for unity within the All Progressives Congress ahead of the poll. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, Idahosa made the call during the unveiling of the party’s candidate at Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West Local Government Area. While commending the party’s leadership for zoning the chairmanship ticket to Udo Ward, Idahosa noted that the arrangement had helped prevent what would have been a crisis for the party and promoted equity, fairness, peace and unity within its ranks. Commending the people of Ovia South West for their belief in internal democracy, he said Udo Ward had never produced a council chairman since the inception of politics in Ovia South West. “We, the leaders...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will henceforth cease to recognize either the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nor the faction led by Rafiu Bala. According to the electoral body, this decision came following the Court of Appeal judgment on March 12 this year. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Kudu and released today April 1, the electoral umpire said it will also not monitor any meetings, congresses, or conventions of the two groups until the matter at the Federal High Court is decided. The commission further announced that it would remove the names of David Mark from the INEC portal. Rafiu Bala, who was the vice chairman of the ADC before the David Mark-led caretaker com...

April 1, 2026 3:07 pm The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday met with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House in Bauchi amid reports of the governor’s planned defection from the Peoples Democratic Party. Yilwatda was accompanied by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. The meeting was held behind closed doors, with none of the parties addressing journalists afterwards. Sources at the Government House said the visit might be connected to efforts to persuade Mohammed to reconsider his reported move to the African Democratic Congress and instead align with the APC. The development comes barely 24 hours after the governor, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, hosted a delegation of the ADC led by former...

As the countdown to 2027 begins, the political atmosphere in Ogun, the Gateway State is already thick with ambition. There is presently an intense jostling for the seat of Governor Dapo Abiodun. By 2027, Governor Abiodun will be completing his eight years term in office, giving way for the fresh blood at the Oke Mosan seat of power. Findings by DAILY POST revealed that more than 15 aspirants across party lines are eyeing the Ogun number one political office. However, of all the aspirants, there are four female politicians attempting to make history in the state and Nigeria by extension. A Jinx Waiting to be Broken Ogun State has always been a pioneer in female leadership, producing the likes of late Titilayo Ajanaku, the first woman to be elected as a local government cha...