FCT Poll: PDP chairmanship candidate withdraws for APC after Wike’s intercession
PDP chairmanship candidate Julius Adamu has stepped down from the Bwari Area Council race and endorsed APC’s Joshua Musa after intervention by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Political Landscape
Senator proposes single 16-year presidential tenure for Nigeria
Senator Kenneth Eze has proposed a nationwide debate on adopting a single 16-year presidential tenure to replace Nigeria’s current two-term system.
Peter Obi: Nigerians chose ‘thieves’ to manage national wealth
Peter Obi said Nigerians elected “thieves” to manage public resources and accused President Bola Tinubu of fiscal recklessness and undermining transparency.
We elected ‘thieves’ to manage Nigeria’s resources — Peter Obi
Peter Obi said Nigerians elected “thieves” to manage public resources, criticised the Tinubu administration’s fiscal policies, and issued a warning
I’ll contest 2027 presidential election — even if it’s held in their bedroom – Peter Obi
Peter Obi has confirmed his 2027 presidential bid, pledging to contest despite alleged obstacles and promising reforms in education, healthcare,
‘Our votes must count’ — Obi rallies Nigerians to guard ballots
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has insisted that votes must count in the 2027 general elections, warning that anyone who undermines the process will face legal consequences.
Atiku questions INEC’s timing of 2027 elections during Muslim holy month
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged INEC to reconsider the February 20, 2027 election date, warning it could suppress voter turnout as it coincides with Ramadan.
Rivers bye-election: PDP, LP, ADC do not have candidates — Electoral commissioner, Yomere
Rivers State bye-elections for Khana 2 and Ahoada East 2 will hold on February 21 with 12 candidates from smaller parties, as PDP, LP, and ADC have no contenders.
Makinde’s visit to IBB not linked to VP slot, says Atiku’s aide
Atiku Abubakar’s camp has denied Fayose’s claims that a Minna meeting with Makinde involved negotiations over a 2027 vice-presidential slot.
Fayose accused of ‘fabricating lies’ in article on Atiku, Makinde
Atiku Abubakar’s media office has rejected a publication attributed to Ayo Fayose, describing it as false and politically motivated.