All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has dismissed suggestions that ethnic politics could pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, declaring that the era of identity-driven campaigns is over. APC’s Lagos spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made the remarks in a statement on Saturday. He was responding...
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It was a massive show of strength for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday as Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, led thousands of party faithful to a grand rally at...
Against the backdrop of major defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in recent times, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the most important defection has not yet taken place. Makinde, in his bi-monthly newsletter issued on Thursday, said that while the defections of some PDP governors...
Internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn as the Forum of State Chairmen announced the suspension of two of its members—Mr. Austine Nwachukwu (Imo) and Mr. Amah Nnana (Abia)—over their involvement in a legal move to stop the party’s upcoming national convention. The duo...
All Progressives Congress (APC) said it is heartened by global acclaim of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms that are yielding extraordinary results, and signaling that Nigeria now stands on the cusp of prosperity of a kind never before seen in our history. National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka,...
Tensions are rising within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a Northern-based support group has accused loyalists of Minister Nyesom Wike of actively working to sabotage the party’s upcoming national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking through a press statement on Wednesday, the...
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), coming a day after the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Diri’s resignation which was announced by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah stated that 19 members...
In a significant political shake-up, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announcing his move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mbah made the declaration in a live broadcast to residents of Enugu, emphasizing that the decision was guided by a broader...
Enugu, the heart of the South East, is set to witness a major political shake-up as Governor Peter Mbah, along with his key aides and political allies, prepares to formally defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. Confirming the development, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stay the course and not be discouraged by recent defections, stressing that the party is still on track to reclaim national leadership by 2027. Speaking in Abuja during the inaugural meeting of the PDP...
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has shut down speculations suggesting his possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring unequivocally that his political allegiance remains firmly with the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday following the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communications Sub-Committee for...
Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) elective National Convention in Ibadan, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on party members to think beyond routine and infuse the event with energy, innovation, and genuine cultural representation. Speaking during the inaugural meeting of the Entertainment/Welfare Sub-Committee, which she chairs, Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized...
Former Governor of Benue State and serving Senator, Gabriel Suswam, has firmly denied claims circulating online that he is set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the reports nothing more than political mischief. The denial was made in a statement issued on Friday in Makurdi by...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the decision on who succeeds him as governor of Oyo State in 2027 will rest entirely with the people, not political godfathers or power brokers. Speaking during the flag-off of the zonal stakeholders’ consultative forum on the 2026 budget in Ibadan...
Former Governor of Abia State and current senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that no opposition figure—including seasoned contenders like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, or former President Goodluck Jonathan—stands a chance against the incumbent in the...
Former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam has called on politicians to practice politics with fear of God to be more useful to God and the society. Speaking during the thanksgiving reception organised by Esther Hon, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart to mark her 75th birthday, Suswam noted...
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and ex-National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to run for governor in the August 8, 2026 election, vowing to bring focused leadership and structural transformation to the state. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday...
A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure and former gubernatorial aspirant, David Sabo Kente—widely known as DSK—has revealed that he is facing increasing pressure from political and socio-cultural groups in Taraba State to contest the 2027 governorship election. Speaking during a phone conversation with journalists in Jalingo on Tuesday,...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has sounded the alarm over what it describes as coordinated efforts by defectors to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to sow discord within its ranks. Speaking to reporters in Calabar on Monday, the PDP State Chairman, Venatius Ikem, alleged that...
Convener of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran (popularly known as Jandor), has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to disregard calls urging him to contest in the 2027 presidential election. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...