PDP chieftain Dan Ulasi backs pledge, calls Obi an honest politician By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has restated his commitment to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, insisting that four years is sufficient to make a meaningful impact if governance is driven by genuine service. In a …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the newly formed coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a futile political venture lacking electoral strength. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain said the coalition is made up of “retired” political figures …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) traded words over remarks targeting prominent opposition figures. The APC described ADC leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, as “confused, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ruled out the viability of a proposed Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Keyamo, speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said such an alliance would fail to gain the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has taken legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the Commission’s rejection of its candidates for the forthcoming by-elections scheduled to be held across twelve states. In a statement released on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the SDP accused …
Former Minister Says Move Could Jeopardise Second-Term Bid By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shittu, who served in the cabinet of former President Muhammadu Buhari, said any attempt to drop …
Former Minister Calls for Fresh Constitution Rooted in Equity, Justice By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Minister of Education and Chief Executive Officer of Human Capital Africa, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has described the ongoing constitutional amendment exercise by the National Assembly as a “charade” and a sheer waste of public resources. Ezekwesili made the remarks on Thursday …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the self-proclamation of Hon. Nafi’u Bala as the party’s national chairman, describing his claim as baseless and misleading. Bala, who served as the party’s Deputy National Chairman until his resignation in May 2025, had on Wednesday night addressed a press conference in Abuja where he …
Mark Dismisses FCT Minister’s Influence in Party Affairs By Rafiyat Sadiq A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Jacob Mark, has dismissed the perceived influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the affairs of the party, declaring that Wike neither speaks for the PDP nor …
Party says defectors no longer welcome in its affairs By Rafiyat Sadiq The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has declared that former Governor Liyel Imoke, Senator Gershom Bassey, and other chieftains who recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are no longer members of the PDP. The party made its position …
