The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged a plan by individuals associated with the Rainbow Coalition to influence the conduct of the 2027 general elections in the state, naming the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Professor Princewill Chike, among those it claims are connected to the
Kwara North to Mustapha: We Have Right to Contest, Lead Kwara in 2027 A group of political stakeholders from Kwara North Senatorial District has rejected comments attributed to Senator Saliu Mustapha suggesting that the district lacks the numerical strength to produce the next governor of Kwara State, describing the remarks as dismissive and politically insensitive.
Yari Emerges DG for Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council as chairman and vice chairman respectively ahead of the January 2027 elections. The composition of the campaign council, released on Saturday, also named APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe
Mutfwang Denies 60:40 Cabinet-Sharing Deal with APC Legacy Group Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has denied reports that he agreed to allocate 40 per cent of government appointments to the All Progressives Congress (APC) legacy group led by former Governor Simon Lalong as part of the terms of his defection to the party. Mutfwang made
Fuel Subsidy Proposal Retrogressive, Unsustainable — Presidency Replies Atiku The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, describing it as a retrogressive policy that could undermine Nigeria’s ongoing economic and petroleum-sector reforms. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the position known in
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has begun consultations with its legislative aspirants and key stakeholders as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections. The strategic meeting, held on Thursday at the APC state secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, brought together aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for the Senate, House of Representatives
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has conducted a substitution primary for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District, with Dr Ideyi Prince Gamax emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general elections. Gamax, who was the sole aspirant at the exercise, secured all 450 votes cast by delegates from the senatorial district. Declaring
I will restore petrol subsidy if elected president – Atiku The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to restore fuel subsidies if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Atiku stated this during a Hausa-speaking interview on the PAP show on Wednesday, saying anyone who had stolen funds meant for fuel
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State have traded accusations over alleged attacks involving their members in the aftermath of Saturday’s governorship election. The dispute followed the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), with the APC accusing supporters of
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians and political parties that the commission will remain neutral in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan said INEC has no preferred candidate or political party and would not interfere with the outcome of the elections. He gave the assurance on Tuesday