Politics

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure peaceful and violence-free elections in the state. Speaking during an interview on News Central Television, Rhodes-Vivour urged the ruling party to avoid intimidation and political violence if it truly enjoys the support of the people. He argued that the APC’s long-standing control of Lagos politics is increasingly being questioned by residents, adding that insecurity and economic hardship have continued to affect public confidence in the government. Rhodes-Vivour also criticised President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of favouring a small group of loyalists while neglecting the wider population. Accor...

The governorship primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State descended into controversy after two separate exercises produced different winners within 24 hours. The crisis erupted on Monday as parallel primaries reportedly held by different factions of the party declared both Jimi Lawal and Biodun Ogundipe as winners of the ADC governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. DAILY POST gathered that one result was announced at the party’s secretariat, while the second declaration took place at Basic Trust International, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta. The party had earlier cleared three aspirants for the contest — Jimi Lawal, Abiodun Collins Ogundipe, popularly known as BCO, and U.S.-based pediatrician, Dr. Marie Bolaji Odusina. The primary election was report...

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially announced his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. DAILY POST reports that Omo-Agege announced his resignation from the APC days after losing the Delta Central senatorial primary election. In a lengthy statement he issued on Thursday, Omo-Agege said his decision followed weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across the country. The statement read: “Today, I formally announce my decision to join the National Democratic Congress [NDC]. “This decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations with the people I serve. I have consulted...

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is set to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is scheduled to take place at the A’ Class Event Centre in Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10am. An invitation to the event, signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, described the gathering as: “A Special National Convention for the Ratification of the Nomination of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR as the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.” The planned ratification follows a series of moves by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the PDP to position Jonathan ...

Blessing Fubara, brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the Rivers governorship election under the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), promising to serve only one term if elected. Speaking ahead of the party’s primary election, Fubara described himself as a “ready, competent and energetic” candidate determined to restore peace, stability and economic prosperity in the state. According to him, Rivers State has suffered politically and economically in recent years. “We have lost opportunities. We have lost investments. We have lost our dignity as a people. We have lost our pride as Rivers people,” he said. Fubara said the state was in distress and called for unity across political and ethnic lines to rebuild Rivers. “Today, we see a...

The Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Femi Otubanjo, has questioned the presidential ambition of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking during an interview on Arise News TV’s morning programme, Otubanjo said he was surprised that Amaechi decided to pursue the presidency, arguing that the former Minister of Transportation lacks the political strength needed for such a race. According to him, many Nigerians believe repeated political declarations automatically translate into capability and influence. Otubanjo also stated that Amaechi should not have contested the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that he lacked the structure and political i...

The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has threatened to stage a protest over the outcome of the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Lagos State. Naija News reports that Tinubu-Ojo accused the party of favouring members of the Justice Forum faction during the exercise. She made the remarks on Wednesday during the weekly meeting of market leaders and stakeholders held at her office in Alausa, Ikeja. Tinubu-Ojo specifically challenged the results announced for Mushin Federal Constituency 2, Agege Constituency 2, and Ojokoro constituencies. The Lagos APC had earlier released the names of candidates who emerged from its House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Accordi...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has released the names of members of its Electoral Committees ahead of the party’s primary elections. Naija News reports that the NDC earlier announced that its primaries would be held nationwide on May 29, 2026, in line with the party’s timetable scheduled for May 28 and 29. In a statement shared on its official 𝕏 handle on Thursday, the party said the committees would oversee the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, and Presidential primaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Below is the full list of committee members: SOUTH-EAST ZONE Abia StateChief Asukewe Ikoawaji — ChairmanChief Sir Innocent Nwadavid — MemberHon. Udeme Eshiet — MemberNebo Chukwujiekwu — MemberBarr. C....

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has been declared the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. The result was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday night at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the contest. The party’s leadership, led by Senator David Mark, officially presented the party flag to Atiku Abubakar after he was declared the winner of the primary. “Atiku 1,846,370, Amaechi 504,117, Hayatudeen 177,120. Total votes cast in the election: 2,546,457. Total party membership for the election: 3,113,599,” the result reads. A breakdown showed Atiku defeated Amaechi by 1,342,253 votes and Hayat...

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) shortly after losing the party’s primary election. According to Naija News, a statement by his media aide, Sunday Areh, revealed that Omo-Agege’s resignation was contained in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. He explained that his decision to leave the ruling party was influenced by recent developments within the APC in Delta State, following consultations with his political allies and supporters. Omo-Agege stated that he believes his political ambitions and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the party. While expressing gratitude to the APC for ...