The Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Isiyaku-Kigan, has assured that the party’s leadership remained intact at both the state and national levels. He faulted the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the removal of the party’s leadership, describing it as a misinterpretation of a court ruling. Isiyaku-Kigan…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, declaring that he would pitch his tent with the President for a second term in office. Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also criticised his party for failing to learn from…
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday publicly acknowledged the support he received from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during what he described as one of the most challenging periods of his political career. Speaking during the commissioning of 54 construction equipment procured…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state will not be part of any arrangement designed to undermine the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde spoke on Tuesday at the inauguration of a newly built PDP Secretariat at Oke-Ado, Ibadan, which he said was part…
Alhaji Sani Danmasani, National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has clarified that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, is not its leader in Kano State or nationwide. Danmasani, in a statement on Monday, said the recent exit of Gov. Ahmed Yusuf from the party does not signal a…
The Labour Party has announced plans to begin nationwide congresses from March as it moves to stabilise its internal structures and prepare for future elections. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja, Abia State Governor and party leader, Mr Alex Otti, said the decision followed consultations with key stakeholders, including members of the Board of Trustees, the…
The leadership of the Labour Party under Julius Abure has rejected a Federal High Court judgment recognising Nenadi Usman as chair of a Caretaker Committee, vowing to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said Justice Peter Lifu’s decision…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the exclusion of Labour Party (LP) candidates from the February 21 area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Delivering judgment in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2110/2025, Justice Peter Lifu declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept or publish LP’s list of candidates. The court…
A faction of the Accord Party has elected Mr Clement Bamigbola as its candidate for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for 8 August 2026. Bamigbola emerged through a voice vote of about 300 delegates at the party’s primary election held on Sunday in Osogbo. The Chairman of the Primary Electoral Committee, Mr Olufemi Ogundare,…
Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has officially joined the Accord Party, declaring his intention to seek re-election in the August 8, 2026 governorship election. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Osogbo, during a meeting with national and state leaders of the Accord Party, according to…
