Tag: #NigerianPolitics
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2027 KWARA RACE HEATS UP: SENATOR SADIQ UMAR GAINS EARLY BACKING
With 2027 still ahead, political momentum is already building—and one name is steadily gaining attention across Kwara. As discussions around the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State gather pace, Sadiq Suleiman Umar is emerging as a strong contender, drawing growing support from stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders. Observers say the senator’s legislative experience and…
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PDP REMAINS STRONG OPPOSITION DESPITE CRISIS – PEARSE
Party chieftain says defections and court rulings won’t weaken PDP’s core support. Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse has reassured that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable opposition force, dismissing fears sparked by the recent Appeal Court ruling invalidating the 2025 Ibadan National Convention and ongoing leadership disputes. Speaking to NAN, Pearse said defections of some…
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KANO LAWMAKERS MOVE TO OUST DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Kano’s political scene just heated up as impeachment proceedings begin against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has officially served an impeachment notice on Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam, following a petition from the Executive arm of government. According to Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini (APC–Dala), the move is in line with Section…
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KOGI YOUTHS PAY ₦100M FOR TINUBU’S 2027 APC NOMINATION FORM IN ADVANCE
In a dramatic show of political loyalty, youths from Kogi State have already paid ₦100 million to secure President Bola Tinubu’s APC nomination form for the 2027 presidential election—three years ahead. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, revealed that the nomination form for President Bola Tinubu has already been…
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END THE FEUD NOW — PDP CHIEFTAIN WARNS MAKINDE, WIKE
Infighting could drain PDP’s last strength and wreck 2027 chances A PDP chieftain, David-Kolawole Vaughan, is sounding the alarm, urging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to bury the hatchet fast before the party bleeds out completely. Speaking in Lagos, Vaughan warned that the prolonged Makinde–Wike feud is tearing the PDP…
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APC CONVENTION: YILWATDA PROMISES INCLUSIVE, WELL-ALIGNED PARTY
With the March convention approaching, APC says it’s tightening plans, growing fast—and making sure no one is left behind. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the ruling party is fine-tuning preparations for its national convention and congresses with a strong focus on inclusivity. He spoke after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa…
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WIKE-BACKED PDP PROMISES ‘ALL-INCLUSIVE’ NATIONAL CONVENTION
Amid internal tensions, the PDP caretaker leadership says unity—not exclusion—will define its next big gathering. The Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee has pledged to deliver an “all-inclusive” national convention that gives every party member a voice. Speaking after the committee’s meeting in Abuja, National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed said the caretaker leadership is working…
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2027: MAKINDE DRAWS THE LINE—PDP WON’T PLAY STOOGE
After lessons from 2023, Oyo governor says no more backroom deals that weaken the PDP. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has made it clear: the PDP will not be held down to help another party win power in 2027. Speaking at the inauguration of a newly built PDP Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Makinde admitted he…
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PDP IS NO CHARITY, STILL A POLITICAL FORCE – WIKE
FCT minister urges party faithful to return to the grassroots and rebuild The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has pushed back against narratives of decline in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting the party remains a formidable political force — not a charity organisation. Speaking at the 105th PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting…
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PDP SAYS LEGAL STORM IS OVER, UNITY TIME NOW
Court battles fade as party leaders call for healing, trust and a fresh start The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it’s turning the page after months of internal crisis, declaring that the legal storm is over and the focus must now be on reconciliation and unity. Speaking at the party’s 85th Board of Trustees (BoT)…
