African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Amupitan, following allegations linking him to a pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu social media post made in 2023. In a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity...
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s leadership recruitment process, warning that the country’s democratic gains have weakened while the economic welfare of citizens continues to deteriorate. Obi made the remarks after attending the launch of a landmark report by...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released what it described as a certified affidavit from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dated September 12, 2025, affirming that former Senate President David Mark was duly leading the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The opposition party said the document, particularly Clauses 14...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has raised concerns that Nigeria may be gradually drifting toward a one-party state, warning that recent political developments could weaken democratic institutions and limit opposition voices. Makinde expressed the concern in a newsletter titled “ _The Business of Governance,”_ where he highlighted developments within...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other national institutions against actions capable of undermining opposition parties, warning that recent political developments are raising tensions and threatening Nigeria’s democratic stability. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the...
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, on Thursday called for the immediate resignation or sack of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all National Commissioners, accusing the electoral body of undermining Nigeria’s democracy and acting in favour of the ruling...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stirred fresh political debate after criticising individuals he described as former defenders of democracy who, according to him, have now become “destroyers” of democratic ideals. Obi made the remarks in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he...
Nigeria stands today at a troubling crossroads—not yet in the darkness of outright dictatorship, but no longer walking confidently in the light of democratic consolidation. What confronts us is subtler, more insidious: a steady, almost calculated drift toward what political scientists describe as competitive authoritarianism—a system where elections exist,...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday held separate meetings with key leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as part of ongoing consultations aimed at strengthening the party and deepening Nigeria’s democracy. The visits, which took place in Abuja, were described...
National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a statesman whose political journey has profoundly shaped the democratic evolution and development trajectory of Nigeria. He stated this in a congratulatory message to President Tinubu on the occasion of...
What is popularly referred to as the “turn by turn” syndrome is a very Nigerian political affliction. It just requires that the political baton of leadership and pre-eminence be periodically passed from region to region, ethnicity to ethnicity and perhaps faith to faith. Perhaps it is now time to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his firm commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. He said the unity and stability of the country rest on the pillars of good governance and assured that his administration will uphold these principles...
In the recent Abuja Municipal Area Council elections, the limping elephant of Nigeria’s democracy gave birth once again to a miserable mouse. This Is not about who won or lost what seats in the much -choreographed election. It is about how many people came out to vote for who...
The unfolding contest within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State between the camps of Hyacinth Alia and George Akume is being framed as a dispute over ward, local government, and state party congresses. But that description understates the gravity of what is happening. This is not merely...
If an individual can steal from the government with impunity and we only discover it many years later, after the fact, it means we have no effective checks and balances. Due to a lack of checks and balances, the nation has become a prison where everyone is trying to...
Former Benue State Governor and Senator, Gabriel Suswam, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening internal crises and a breakdown of cohesion within the party. A copy of the resignation letter, dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Mbagber...
Former Vice President Peter Obi has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his leadership and commitment to public service during the 50th anniversary thanksgiving of Oyo State, held at the Cathedral of St Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan. In a post on his X handle, Obi reflected on his long-standing...
Under Donald Trump, the United States is fast approaching the dead end of a curious transactional presidency. Even the most treasured items of American nationhood and heritage are up for sale to the highest bidder in an bazaar as governance. This is an era where everything America does is...
Former Vice President, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, has reaffirmed his unwavering membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he remains a loyal member of the party and will continue to be so throughout his political life. He also pledged his full support for the rebuilding and repositioning...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has strongly condemned what it described as a violent and premeditated attack on the inauguration of its Transition Committee, saying the incident was a direct assault on constitutional order and internal party democracy. The party said the attack was targeted at the...