Author: Damilola Lawal

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has rejected rumors regarding his supposed shift from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that he continues to be a member of the party. NAIJATAB reports that Gov Mohammed has been speculated to be contemplating a transition from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor was reportedly weighing the option of departing the PDP, with suggestions that the transition could happen this week. Responding to the situation shortly after the inauguration of 17 newly appointed permanent secretaries at the Government House on Wednesday, the governor, when approached by reporters for comments on the rumored transition, opted not to provide an immediate interview but stated that he would discuss the issue later. “Journalists, no interv...

The fractures in the fold of the Plateau State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have continued to expand after a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, conducted a Congress on Tuesday, during which Peter Tongshep was chosen as a rival chairman of the party. It is noteworthy that on October 25, 2025, another faction of the PDP loyal to Tanimu Turaki, in its own Congress held at the WAYE Foundation, Doi-Du, Jos, selected Chief Raymond Dabo as its new State Chairman, along with 38 additional members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) to guide the party's activities toward success in the 2027 General Elections. On Tuesday, however, the Wike-aligned faction, during its consensus Congress, opted for Tongshep and 38 other executive memb...

The National Executive Council, NEC, of the Labour Party has sanctioned the timetable for conducting its primary elections in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. During an official NEC meeting convened on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and duly attended by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Party, in accordance with the Electoral Act and INEC’s directives, sanctioned the following timetable: Submission of Membership Register to INEC – April 15, 2026, Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly Primaries – Friday, May 15, 2026, Presidential Primary Election – Saturday, May 23, 2026. NEC also affirmed the actions of the Party's National Leadership concerning the execution of Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses set for March 26, 28,...

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his backing for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Adeleke disclosed this on Tuesday in Osogbo while addressing cabinet members, special advisers, and other senior government officials, as stated by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The governor noted that the current turmoil affecting local governments in Osun State has not changed his viewpoint, emphasizing that his support for Tinubu dates back to his affiliation with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “We hold no issues with President Tinubu. He is our leader,” Adeleke remarked. “He symbolizes the South-West, and I reaffirm our endorsement of Mr. President for re-election in the best interest of the region.” He also expressed gratitude to residents for thei...

Former Senator of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Philip Aduda, is presently engaged in a private discussion with the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, along with several National Working Committee (NWC) members. Aduda arrived at the party's National headquarters accompanied by the newly elected chairman of Bwari Area Council, Hon. Joshua Ishakwu, and his Kuje Area Council counterpart, Hon. Danjuma Shekwkolo. This meeting follows the former Federal legislator's official resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing persistent disputes within the party.  

Previous Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, together with Vice President Kashim Shettima, have landed at Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s inauguration for a second term. Soludo and Deputy Governor Dr. Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim are set to be inaugurated on Tuesday. The principal ceremony is scheduled to occur at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, following a multitude of pre-inauguration events. The festivities commenced on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with an interdenominational service at the International Convention Centre, Awka, commemorating the conclusion of Soludo’s initial term and invoking divine favor for the upcoming term. A thanksgiving service is planned for Sunday, March 22, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral. Security...

All Progressives Congress leaders, Ardo Zubariu and Chinsom Nwakanma, stated that the involvement of Igbos in the nation's capital significantly contributed to the triumph of the ruling party in the February 21 Federal Capital Territory Council election. APC leaders Zubariu and Nwakanma released a joint statement on Saturday. They asserted that it would have been unfeasible for APC to secure victories in five area council chairmanship elections without the substantial backing of the Igbo community in Abuja. They commended the leadership of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for rallying residents to cast their votes for APC. “We genuinely thank the South-East inhabitants in the FCT for supporting the Deputy Speaker and endorsing APC candidates ...

Previous media advisor to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has encouraged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to “advance” seasoned southern politicians like Rotimi Amaechi and Peter Obi as presidential contenders. Akande remarked that Amaechi and Obi are southern contenders capable of contesting against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He articulated this on Friday during a segment on Sunrise Daily, a show on Channels Television. Akande asserted that credible and seasoned leaders from the South must be positioned if opposition parties intend to present a formidable challenge. “If they were earnest, individuals like Rotimi Amaechi, individuals like Peter Obi should be the ones to be promoted,” he stated. He underscored Amaechi’s extensive journey in publi...

A gubernatorial contender in Benue State representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Terwase Tortiv-Ato, has conveyed assurance that the party is optimally positioned to secure victory in the 2027 gubernatorial election within the state. Ato articulated this during a discussion with reporters at his home in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. He remarked that the PDP remains one of the most robust political entities in the state and continues to garner substantial grassroots support throughout numerous communities. As per his statement, the framework and cohesion within the party have rendered it a potent political force in anticipation of the upcoming general elections. “The PDP stands as the most robust political organization in Benue State at present. The party is unified ...

Peter Obi has condemned recent alterations in Nigeria’s electoral regulations, cautioning that they compromise accountability and principled leadership in the nation. In a message on his verified X account on Friday, Obi pointed out what he characterized as a concerning inconsistency within the political framework. He observed that whereas legislators have suggested penalties of N10 million and up to two years in prison for dual political affiliation, they have concurrently eliminated certificate forgery, age distortion, and false declarations as valid reasons for contesting an election in a tribunal. “This is in direct conflict with the clauses of the Constitution of Nigeria (1999, as amended),” Obi remarked. He challenged the priorities of the political framework: “In any credible demo...

The Chairperson of the African Democratic Congress, Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Omale Sule, has claimed that the FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, obtained N100 million from the party's national leadership prior to the Area Councils’ election. Sule made this assertion on Friday while speaking to reporters in Abuja, the capital city of the nation, emphasizing that they did not witness the funds. This follows the FCT branch of the ADC approaching the Federal High Court in Abuja to prevent the legislator from portraying herself as a member of the party. The AMAC ADC chairperson stated, “We heard that N100 million was allocated to Senator Ireti Kingibe from ADC National just before the FCT local government election, but we never received anything from her.” “The most concerning aspect is ...

A previous Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has asserted that the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, is not a platform for experimentation but rather for seasoned and capable lawmakers. Essien, who presides over the Eket Senatorial District Elders Forum, made this remark when the Mkpat Enin Elders/Stakeholders Forum visited him to discuss the re-election of Senator Ekong Sampson in Eket on Friday. He urged the residents of Eket Senatorial District to maintain robust representation at the National Assembly, reflecting on how the district had notably gained from seasoned and high-ranking legislators in the past, while emphasizing that they will not gamble in 2027 by electing an inexperienced individual as a senator. He mentioned, “The upper legislative...

The senator for Adamawa South Senatorial District, Binos Yaroe, who recently switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has affirmed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as his chosen new party. Senator Binos informed journalists in Yola that he preferred the ADC over the All Progressives Congress (APC) to promote opposition and multi-party democracy. He mentioned that it was also fitting to align himself with his mentor, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He further stated that Atiku has been instrumental in his political journey, offering tremendous support when he initially ran for the Senate in 2019 and when he sought his second term in 2023. Atiku, notably, hails from Binos’s constituency; Atiku comes from Jada while Binos is from Mayo Belwa. He emphasized, during the ...

A legal expert, Kenneth Okonkwo, has asserted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently the foremost opposition party in Nigeria, anticipating that additional politicians will soon switch to the party. NAIJATAB previously reported that a total of nine senators have transitioned to the ADC, elevating it to a prominent minority in the National Assembly. Responding to this during Channels TV's morning segment on Friday, Okonkwo emphasized that the ADC does not depend on governmental influence or assets to draw members. He stated that the party’s increasing attraction is fueled by a coalition of opposition figures aiming to contest the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “We’re not APC; we lack the authority to provide and we do not possess resources to offer. It’s not even...

The campaign organization of former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has verified that the legal proceedings contesting the disqualification of numerous gubernatorial aspirants by the All Progressives Congress has been dismissed. In a declaration issued in Osogbo on Thursday, and endorsed by its Director General, Ajibola Famurewa, the organization clarified that the case was terminated following interventions from distinguished leaders of the ruling party. The statement revealed that the lawsuit had previously been lodged at the Federal High Court in Osogbo after the party’s screening committee disqualified seven out of eight aspirants in advance of the APC gubernatorial primary in Osun State. According to the campaign organization, “the legal proceedings, marked FHC/O...

The Head of News at Television Continental, TVC, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, asserts that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State would have switched allegiance if he were in his initial term. Otitoju made this assertion on Friday during TVC’s ‘Breakfast Show’. He characterized the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ibadan last November as a complete triviality. “Individuals must demonstrate sound judgment at a pivotal time. What was the purpose of convening that assembly? Two courts advised against proceeding, yet you forged ahead. “I may not support former Senate President Bukola Saraki, but if he presents a logical argument, I will be the first to acknowledge it. He was sensible when he suggested pursuing a caretaker approach. Why disregard his advice? “Eventually, ...

Bauchi State-based political figure and noteworthy Bola Ahmed Tinubu supporter, Khamis Musa Darazo, has urged Nigeria’s esteemed elder statesmen to aid President Tinubu’s initiatives for fostering national tranquility and stability. In a declaration issued to reporters in Bauchi, Darazo specifically requested Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Yakubu Gowon, and Abdulsalami Abubakar to contribute their wisdom and influence to the President’s peace-promoting efforts. Characterizing these individuals as “Guardians of Nigeria’s heritage, cohesion, and governance,” Darazo emphasized their significant role in steering the country through tumultuous times. “At this crucial juncture in our nation’s path, I implore TY Danjuma, Obasanjo, IBB, Gowon, and Abdul...

Chief of the Nigerian Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has stated that the position of Abia South senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, ought to be declared unoccupied if he is no longer affiliated with the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. Bamidele made this remark on Thursday during a session when Abaribe and eight other senators transitioned from their parties to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. NAIJATAB had reported that no fewer than nine senators from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Labour Party, LP, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, shifted to the ADC. In response, the Senate Leader stated, “I’m not only a lawyer, by divine grace, I’m a life bencher. I understand this legislation and I know what I’m referring to. Section 68(1b) had anticipated the scenario that Senator Ab...

Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, has asserted that the previous presidential candidate ought to be omitted from any discussions regarding what it termed “transactional politics”. The organization was reacting to assertions made by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, who claimed that Obi tried to contact him. In a declaration by its spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar, POMR characterized the allegation as inaccurate, emphasizing that it was prompted to respond to avert the public from being misled. The statement read, “Typically, we would not bestow Barr Bwala’s unfounded allegations with a response, considering his well-documented record of deceit. Nevertheless, we believe it is vital to address this issue for the advantage of the public, who might be misled.” According to the organiz...