Tinubu’s political adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed resigns As preparation for the 2027 presidential election is gaining traction, President Bola Tinubu’s political adviser Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has resigned. The former spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), was said to have resigned two weeks ago. According to a report, Baba-Ahmed did not disclose specific reason for his…
How petition to recall Natasha failed requirement, INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained how the petition to recall the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan failed to meet the constitutional requirement. A statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the petition was…
Breaking: Petition for Natasha’s recall failed to meet constitutional requirement, says INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the petition seeking to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduahan, senator representing Kogi central, failed to meet the constitutional requirement. In a statement on Thursday, INEC cited section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which outlines the conditions…
Tension in Anambra as APGA, APC, LP hold governorship primaries same day Anxiety is rising across the 336 electoral wards, 21 local government areas, and three senatorial districts of Anambra State as delegates prepare to elect candidates for the three major political parties at the governorship primaries scheduled for Saturday. Leaders and stakeholders of the…
Fubara: Rivers will emerge stronger from political crisis Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has expressed optimism that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara spoke when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his…
Dele Momodu to Tinubu: Don’t kill democracy in Nigeria A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and publisher, Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu has appealed to President Bola Tinubu “not to kill democracy in Nigeria.” Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu said he and other individuals “who fought for democracy”…
Diri warns Wike against factionalising Bayelsa’s PDP Bayelsa State governor, Duoye Diri, has declared that he would resist attempts by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike to factionalise Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to foment troubles in the state, stating that he would do everything to protect lives and property of the residents of the…
91 groups seek INEC registration as coalition talks gather steam As momentum builds ahead of the 2027 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed it has received 91 applications for the registration of new political parties. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that the number of applications received by INEC reflected a lack…
SDP, APC not in merger talks, says Adebayo The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2023, Adewole Adebayo, has denied speculations that the party is planning merge with the All Progressives (Party) or other parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Adebayo spoke on Saturday during a meeting with members of the party’s…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing that it was necessary to restore constitutional governance and safeguard lives and property. In a statement issued in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka commended the National Assembly for swiftly approving Tinubu’s proclamation,…
