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Omo-Agege Moves to Dump APC, Rejects ‘Sitting Duck’ Politics in Delta

May 27, 2026

Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced plans to dump APC, declaring that he would not remain a “sitting duck” amid ongoing political realignments in Delta State. The development marks a major shift within the state’s political landscape as tensions continue to grow inside the All Progressives Congress structure ahead of the 2027 […]

ADC primary crisis deepens as Amaechi rejects Atiku’s victory

May 27, 2026

ADC primary crisis escalated following reports that former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary in which former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the party’s candidate, triggering immediate internal disagreement over the legitimacy of the exercise. The crisis comes at a time when opposition parties are […]

Rivers 2027 politics: Yilwatda says Fubara withdrew voluntarily

May 26, 2026

The debate surrounding Rivers 2027 politics intensified after APC chieftain Yilwatda stated that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara voluntarily withdrew from recent political engagements, while also insisting that former Rivers governor Nyesom Wike is not a member of the All Progressives Congress. The remarks come amid continuing political realignments and tensions within Rivers State ahead […]

Nnaji Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate, Unveils Industrilisation Agenda for Enugu

May 25, 2026

“Vows Economic Relief for Families, Declares War on Hardship” Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State, unveiling an ambitious agenda centred on industrialisation, economic relief for struggling families, and improved welfare for teachers. Speaking shortly after securing victory at the PDP […]

PDP Picks Nnaji for 2027 Guber Race As He Blames Enugu Hardship on State Governance

May 25, 2026

“We Must Produce, Not Merely Tax People” Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State, declaring that the hardship confronting residents should not be blamed entirely on the Federal Government, but on the failure of state governance to translate unprecedented revenues into […]

2027: Tinubu vote projection sparks APC primary debate over repeat outcome

May 25, 2026

A renewed political debate has emerged within the All Progressives Congress over a Tinubu vote projection suggesting whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could replicate or surpass the 10.99 million votes recorded in the 2023 presidential election in the 2027 general polls, following discussions linked to recent APC primary dynamics and internal party positioning. The discussion […]

APC Primaries in Gombe Rocked by Ghost Election, Fraud Allegations

May 23, 2026

The APC primaries in Gombe have sparked controversy following allegations of irregularities, ghost elections, and manipulated results during the party’s House of Representatives primary election in Balanga and Billiri local government areas. Aggrieved aspirants and party stakeholders alleged that results were announced despite claims that no actual voting took place in several wards. The controversy […]

Aniagwu explains APC primary defeat involving Ned Nwoko in Delta

May 22, 2026

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, has explained circumstances surrounding the APC primary defeat of Senator Ned Nwoko, attributing the outcome to political structure, delegate alignment, and grassroots support during the party’s senatorial primary in Delta State. The remarks followed growing reactions to the result of the primary election […]

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APC primaries crisis deepens as aspirants reject consensus deals in states

May 20, 2026

Resistance has intensified across several states as governorship aspirants within the All Progressives Congress reject consensus arrangements ahead of the party’s upcoming primaries, deepening tensions in the ongoing APC primaries consensus process. Reports indicate that aspirants in at least 10 states have refused to step down for agreed candidates, insisting instead on competitive primary elections […]

Fintiri defends Adamawa APC primary amid protest allegations

May 19, 2026

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has defended the Adamawa APC primary process amid protests and allegations of candidate imposition by aggrieved party stakeholders in parts of the state. The governor dismissed the complaints as a reflection of political inexperience, insisting that the party’s internal procedures were conducted in line with democratic principles. The controversy surrounding the […]