Leading opposition figures have raised the alarm over what they describe as a creeping slide toward a one-party state in Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using state institutions to intimidate political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement, former Senate President David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Labour …
A heated session erupted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over a motion probing the alleged non-remittance of more than ₦16.3 trillion linked to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) between 2016 and 2022. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Bamidele Salam, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), drew from findings …
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the African Democratic Congress’s reported directive to Peter Obi on his 2027 presidential ambition, describing it as evidence of a collapsing political arrangement. In a statement on Tuesday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the ADC’s public call for Obi to clarify his …
The controversies around early campaigns have once again gained attention after a recent video surfaced and reports circulated indicating that President Bola Tinubu allegedly presented Toyota Land Cruisers, Hilux trucks, and Hummer buses to coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of the 2027 general elections. This move unsettled opposition parties and politicians, including the …
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised the alleged distribution of luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a new political mobilisation platform linked to President Tinubu for campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi described the development as “profound insensitivity” to the hardships faced by Nigerians. The former Anambra State governor …
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Senator Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa West have condemned the increasing wave of defections by governors and lawmakers, particularly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The criticism follows the defection of …
In a high-stake session at the National Assembly on Thursday, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), faced intense scrutiny from senators as he sought confirmation. The hearing, held before a Senate Committee of the Whole, featured probing questions about his past affiliations, plans for electoral reform, …
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has called for an urgent and comprehensive national review of the qualification and background verification process for all public office holders. In a statement titled “Certificate Integrity and the Future of Nigerian Leadership,” Obi commended the recent resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, …
Following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s formal exit as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a fierce debate has erupted over who will take charge of the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yakubu, the 13th INEC boss, was appointed in 2015 and reappointed in 2020, making 10 years of service, the longest-serving …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a full-scale investigation into the academic and professional certificates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all members of his cabinet. Atiku made the demand on Wednesday through a statement posted on his official X handle, following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. …
