The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) and Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI) have challenged recent allegations concerning projects facilitated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, saying their independent monitoring activities found physical projects and empowerment programmes across Ogun West and other areas. The groups made the position known at a joint press briefing
Obi Makes U-turn, Pledges Reinstatement of Fuel Subsidy Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to reinstate petroleum subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general elections, saying his administration would first tackle corruption associated with the scheme and across other sectors of the economy. Obi made the pledge on
North-East NDC Guber Candidates Reject Babachir Lawal’s Appointment as Campaign Coordinator Six governorship candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the North-East have rejected the appointment of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, as coordinator of the party’s political activities and campaigns in the region ahead of the 2027 general
2027: Atiku’s spokesman rallies opposition to unite against Tinubu Mr Okonkwo said the opposition could only mount a serious challenge to the APC by pooling its political structures, alliances and votes behind one candidate. Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, has warned that the opposition’s failure to unite behind a
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the recent violence in Jega Local Government Area, which led to the destruction of properties belonging to residents. The party also appealed to residents, political leaders, supporters and other stakeholders to maintain calm and avoid actions capable of
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called for the resignation of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, following his comparison of petrol prices in Nigeria with those in the United Kingdom. The party said the governor’s comparison overlooked significant differences in earnings and purchasing power between workers in both countries, arguing that the cost of
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised questions over the eligibility of Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, an ally of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, to contest the 2027 election. The party’s position follows a recent Supreme Court judgment which the ADC said
Human rights lawyer and political commentator, Deji Adeyanju, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately implement the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. Adeyanju, in a statement issued on Monday, urged the commission to remove from its official portal the names of candidates of political parties
Several state chapters of the All Progressives Congress have rejected the Rainbow Coalition being promoted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, with party leaders asking the former Rivers State governor to formally join the ruling party if he is genuinely committed to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The reactions followed a renewed
The decision by the Nigeria Democratic Congress to commence registration of support groups ahead of the election has caused fresh row between the party and some support groups backing its 2027 presidential ticket. The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement and the Kwankwassiya groups registered their disagreements in separate exclusive interviews with The PUNCH. The NDC had earlier, in