APC REJECTS AUTOMATIC TICKETS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS, INSISTS ON PRIMARIES AND CONSENSUS The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out the possibility of automatic tickets for the 2027 general elections, insisting that all aspirants must emerge through party primaries or a consensus process in line with electoral laws and internal party guidelines. According to party […]

ADC on brink of 2027 exclusion as court battles, deadline draw near Legal disputes, leadership crisis and tight electoral timelines have placed Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a precarious position, with concerns mounting that the party could be excluded from the 2027 general elections if it fails to resolve its internal conflicts within regulatory […]

Uzor Kalu warns Abia APC over alleged plan to impose governorship candidate, says move could divide party He alleged that a stakeholders’ meeting in Umuahia involved state executives, local government chairmen, and other selected party leaders, who were reportedly mobilised under the guise of supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign, but may instead be positioning […]

ADC Leaders Protest INEC, Demand Chairman’s Removal Over Alleged Bias Leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Senate President David Mark, have protested against Nigeria’s electoral umpire, accusing it of losing neutrality ahead of future elections and calling for sweeping reforms within the commission. The opposition figures demanded the removal of […]

ADC Kaduna Leaders Allege Political Persecution of El-Rufai, Opposition Figures; Accuse FG of Undermining Democracy Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State have accused the Federal Government of Nigeria of engaging in political persecution against former Kaduna Governor Nasir el Rufai and other opposition figures, asserting that such actions undermine democratic ideals […]

Leadership Crisis Deepens in ADC as Dumebi Kachikwu Leads New Bloc, Backs INEC, Sets Up Caretaker Committee A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the emergence of a new faction led by former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, which has declared support for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and […]

LABOUR PARTY FIXES APRIL 23 CONGRESSES, APRIL 28 CONVENTION IN UMUAHIA Party moves to restore unity, internal democracy ahead of 2027 elections The Labour Party has announced April 23, 2026, as the date for the commencement of its long-delayed congresses, with its national convention scheduled for April 28 in Umuahia. The decision is part of […]

INEC REMOVES ADC NWC NAMES AMID INTERNAL CRISIS, RAISING ELECTORAL CONCERNS Electoral body’s action threatens opposition coalition momentum ahead of 2027 polls The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of key members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from its official portal, deepening the party’s internal […]

APPEAL COURT VERDICT ADC ACCUSES INEC OF ACTING UNDER GOVERNMENT PRESSURE ADC rejects INEC’s interpretation of Appeal Court ruling, alleges political pressure and bias The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal judgment by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of acting under political […]

HOURS AFTER BALA MOHAMMED HINTED AT JOINING ADC, APC’S YILWATDA, YUSUF, RUSH TO BAUCHI TO WOO GOVERNOR Political tensions heightened in Bauchi on Wednesday as top figures of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) swiftly moved to engage Governor Bala Mohammed following his indication that he may defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Less […]

PDP Crisis Persists After Convention as Leaders Resign and Rival Factions Battle in Court Over Leadership Legitimacy The ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as more prominent members resigned from the party and rival factions backed by influential party leaders escalated legal battles over the legitimacy of a contested […]

Atiku Denies Retirement Rumours, Insists He Has Not Stepped Aside Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting he has stepped aside from politics, describing the claims as false and misleading. The clarification comes amid speculation that followed a recent meeting within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where some reports alleged that […]

PDP Elects New National Working Committee as Over 2,000 Delegates Attend National Convention More than 2,000 delegates drawn from all 36 states across Nigeria participated at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention, held at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in the nation’s capital The leadership slate that was elected reflects the […]

ADC, PDP Vow Strong Challenge to APC Ahead of 2027 Elections Opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have pledged to mount a strong challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The declaration comes amid growing political realignments and renewed optimism within opposition ranks, […]

APC Convention Adopts Consensus Leadership Selection Amid New Electoral Act, Tight Timetable As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares to hold its national convention in Abuja, the party has opted to adopt a consensus mode of leadership selection a move legal experts and political watchers say is being influenced by provisions of the Electoral […]

Kano Governor Orders Appointees Seeking Election to Resign Within Seven DaysKano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all political appointees and public servants who intend to contest elective offices in the upcoming 2027 general elections to resign their positions within seven days, setting a strict deadline of Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The resolution was […]

APC’s 2026 convention faces tensions over zoning, Tinubu’s influence, and governors’ interests, shaping unity and prospects for 2027 elections The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading into its 2026 National Convention this weekend amid rising internal tensions that could have significant implications for the party’s cohesion and its trajectory ahead of the 2027 general […]

Ministers eyeing 2027 governorship tickets face dilemma as March 31 resignation deadline approaches Serving ministers and political appointees angling for gubernatorial tickets in the 2027 general elections are confronting a growing dilemma as the mandatory March 31, 2026 resignation deadline draws near, sources in Abuja report. Government officials are now carefully weighing their options, political prospects and […]

Makinde Labels PDP Members With Wike as ‘Enemies of Democracy’ Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has accused some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike of acting contrary to democratic principles, declaring that those within the party who side with Wike are “enemies of the […]

Ambode, Hamzat, Abiru, Alausa, Okunola Emerge as Lagos Governorship Contenders Political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections are beginning to take shape in Lagos State, with several high-profile figures emerging as potential contenders for the governorship seat. Among those reportedly positioning themselves for the race are former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Deputy Governor […]

Obi, Makinde, Dickson Visit Kwankwaso in Kano, Signal Opposition Alliance Ahead of 2027 Key opposition figures including Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson have visited Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Kano, in a move widely interpreted as part of early coalition-building efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. The high-profile delegation paid a Sallah visit […]

Presidency Reacts as ADC Alleges Plot to Make Tinubu Sole 2027 Presidential Candidate By Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Andrew Oota & John Akubo The Guardian Nigeria With Nigeria’s countdown to the 2027 general elections underway ahead of key political deadlines, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused influential members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

CONTROVERSY MOUNTS OVER AMENDED ELECTORAL ACT AS 2027 ELECTIONS APPROACH Three weeks after President Bola Tinubu signed the Electoral Act, 2026, political tensions and uncertainties have deepened over provisions and subsequent amendments to the law that critics warn could undermine the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The controversy has intensified just as political parties […]

APC’s control of 31 states and defections raise concerns Nigeria may drift toward a dominant‑party system before 2027 elections Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now controls 31 of the country’s 36 states, following a steady wave of defections from opposition parties, prompting concerns among analysts and political observers that the nation could be drifting […]