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Politics

2027: Kwankwaso backs Obi alliance, says he’s ready to be running mate

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Kwankwaso backs Obi alliance

…As NDC, ADC eye possible coalition Former Kano State governor and ex-presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has declared his willingness to serve as the running mate to Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chooses him for the role. Kwankwaso made the disclosure during an appearance on television, where he spoke on ongoing opposition realignments and efforts to build a formidable coalition ahead of the next general elections. According to him, he and Obi have already agreed to work together to…

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2027: Court adjourns suit seeking to bar Jonathan from race

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Court adjourns suit on Jonathan

…Summons INEC, AGF The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election, after key parties in the case failed to appear in court on Monday. Jonathan, through his counsel, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), urged the court to dismiss the case outright, arguing that the plaintiff’s absence amounted to a lack of diligent prosecution. The suit was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, who is asking the court to restrain Jonathan from presenting himself as a candidate in any…

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Senate: “Akpabio unqualified to be President, will be changed” — Oshiomhole 

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Hadi Sirika on Senate bid2

The Senator representing Edo-North Senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is not qualified to occupy the position under the current Senate Standing Order. Oshiomhole made the remark yesterday during an interview on television, where he spoke on the controversy surrounding the amendment of the Senate rules and the qualification required to preside over the Red Chamber. The former Edo State governor backed the position earlier canvassed by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, (SAN), insisting that the debate over the Senate Standing Order was far from over. According…

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ADC demands probe into alleged FAAC allocation diversion to fund Tinubu’s campaign

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ADC demands probe

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a probe of the reports alleging that governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to finance President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said: “We call for an immediate independent investigation into the allegations, including the reported use of FAAC deductions and any related accounts or structures allegedly linked to the operation”. The ADC said that if…

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NDC zones 2027 presidential ticket to South for single-term

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NDC zones ticket

…Zones 2031 ticket to North The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially announced that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket has been zoned to the South. The announcement, which was made yesterday, during the NDC National Convention in Abuja, explained that the party’s presidential ticket will go to the South for a single 4-year term in 2027, and then to the North in 2031. The party clarified that its decision is based on the principles of power-sharing and rotation between the Northern and Southern regions of Nigeria. The NDC said its…

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SDP accuses APC of deepening poverty, undermining opposition

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SDP accuses APC

Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Usman Bugaje, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plunging Nigerians into poverty and using state institutions to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Bugaje made the remarks yesterday  while speaking at the SDP National Convention and presidential primaries held in Bauchi. He alleged that the APC had “stolen the country high and dry” while Nigerians continue to battle insecurity, rising fuel prices, unemployment and poor electricity supply. According to him, many Nigerians now…

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2027: Jonathan’s comeback rumours deepen, as Coalition backs bid

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Jonathan’s comeback rumours

…Court moves to block eligibility Fresh indications have emerged that former President Goodluck Jonathan may be preparing for a dramatic return to presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general election, even as a legal battle seeking to stop his ambition gathers momentum at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The growing speculation intensified on Thursday after the Coalition for Jonathan openly declared that the former Nigerian leader would contest the 2027 presidential election, despite ongoing consultations surrounding the move. Speaking during an interview on television, the Coalition’s convener, Tom Ohikere…

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Peter Mbah emerges APC PGF Chairman

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Peter Mbah PGF Chair

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah has emerged the new Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), replacing Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma. The decision was reportedly taken during a special meeting of governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), which took place on Thursday night in Abuja. According to reports, the meeting took place shortly after Uzodinma represented APC governors during the presentation of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential nomination and expression of interest forms in the nation’s capital. Sources familiar with the meeting told the publication that around 20…

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ADC leadership crisis: Court adjourns David Mark case indefinitely

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ADC leadership crisis

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh twist yesterday, after the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the suit challenging the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as a key figure in the party’s leadership structure. The legal dispute, which has intensified internal tensions within the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections, was stalled following allegations of “judge shopping” and procedural disputes among parties involved in the matter. The controversy stems from a request by ADC chieftain, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, seeking the reassignment…

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Security agents arrest Miyetti-Allah leader, Bodejo in Taraba

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Security agents arrest Bodejo

Security agents on Thursday night arrested the President of Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Bodejo, who is seeking the Taraba-Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was arrested after earlier arriving in the state aboard a private jet. He reportedly landed at the Ɗanbaba Suntai Airport at about 1:20 pm and was received by thousands of supporters from the five local government areas that make up Taraba Central Senatorial District. Speaking in a telephone interview, Bodejo’s personal aide, Umar,…

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