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APC Chairman Says ADC Is No Match for APC Ahead of 2027 Election

February 5, 2026

Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is not a serious political rival to the APC ahead of the 2027 general election and dismissed claims that civil servants are being coerced into joining the ruling party. Yilwatda made the comments on Tuesday during […]

Ex‑Benue Governor Suswam Resigns from PDP Over Internal Party Crisis

February 5, 2026

Former Governor of Benue State and ex‑Senator Gabriel Suswam has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal conflicts and unresolved disputes within the party in a letter dated February 4, 2026. Suswam’s resignation comes amid ongoing tensions within the PDP, with reports of internal disagreements over leadership, structure, discipline and […]

INEC Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Elections

February 5, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general elections, INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan announced in Abuja on Thursday. The decision was disclosed during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political party leaders for […]

PDP Chieftain Enters Ogun 2027 Governorship Race

February 4, 2026

A senior member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Ladi Adebutu, has formally announced his entry into the Ogun State governorship race for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made during a political mobilisation event in Abeokuta where party supporters and stakeholders were present. Ogun State is preparing for the 2027 governorship election, […]

PDP Convention Clash: Governors Reject Wike Bloc’s Committee Overhaul

February 4, 2026

A factional dispute within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as a group of party governors rejected actions by the Nyesom Wike‑aligned faction, including the dissolution of zonal committees and authority to convene a national convention on behalf of the party. The PDP has been embroiled in internal leadership disputes, including rival factions claiming authority […]

PDP Crisis: Makinde, Wike Exchange Sharp Accusations Within Party

February 4, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have publicly criticised each other amid a continuing internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with both leaders addressing factional disputes and party loyalty. Their remarks were made in separate public statements and media comments. The PDP has experienced […]

Kwankwaso: “No Talks with APC or Tinubu Over Defection,” Kwankwassiya Movement Says

February 3, 2026

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and leaders of the Kwankwassiya movement have said there are no negotiations or talks with the All-Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling party. The clarification was provided in a statement issued by the movement’s leadership. Governor […]

Oshiomhole: Election Rigging Is Democracy’s Most Dangerous Crime

February 3, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said electoral fraud constitutes the “worst crime” in a democracy, emphasising that manipulating election outcomes and vote-buying seriously undermines the will of the people. He made the remarks during an interview on News Central’s Politics HQ programme. Oshiomhole’s comments address concerns about electoral malpractice amid ongoing […]

APC Moves to Exploit Opposition Disunity Ahead of 2027 Elections

February 3, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is positioning itself to capitalise on widening divisions within Nigeria’s opposition landscape as parties prepare for the 2027 general elections. A report on the political environment suggests that cracks in opposition structures have slowed their preparations, even as the APC advances its election roadmap. As the nation approaches the 2027 […]

Defections Won’t Deliver 2027 Victory, CERON Cautions APC

February 2, 2026

The Centre for Ethics, Rights and Orientations in Nigeria (CERON) has warned the All-Progressives Congress (APC) that recent defections by state governors to the ruling party will not, by themselves, determine success in the 2027 general elections. The organisation made the remarks in a statement issued on Monday, February 2, 2026. A wave of political […]