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Court orders ADC, 4 parties deregistered

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Mark vows judgment will be overturned before 2027 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, a ruling that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment yesterday, directed INEC to remove the ADC, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) from its register, holding that they failed to meet constitutional requirements for continued…

2027: ADC declares Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. According to reports, ADC said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geo-political zones. “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that Chibuike Rotimi…

2027 Presidency: “Election’ll be between Atiku & BAT; Obi isn’t there” – Primate Ayodele

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a fresh political prediction concerning the shape of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria. Ayodele made the remarks during a prophetic session shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, where he spoke about emerging political alignments, major contenders, and the expected direction of the presidential race. In his statement, he referenced key political figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. He said, “2027 Presidency: This election will…

2027: “Stay, defend your vote”, Obi tells Nigerians

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to stay and defend their votes during the 2027 elections, warning that electoral manipulation will persist unless citizens take responsibility for protecting the democratic process. Obi made the call during a recent visit to Washington, D.C., United States, in a video that gained traction on social media yesterday. Speaking on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, the former Anambra State governor argued that the integrity of elections cannot be safeguarded by politicians alone, stressing that voters must remain…

“Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso not convincing options for North” – ACF

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said voters in Northern Nigeria are increasingly dissatisfied with the country’s political leadership and are yet to identify a presidential contender capable of inspiring confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on a television programme on Monday, Mohammed-Baba argued that neither the ruling administration nor prominent opposition figures had offered solutions capable of addressing the country’s pressing economic and security concerns. According to him, many northerners have grown weary of politics centred on personalities rather than policies.…

Senate mulls 6yr single term for President, Govs. – Lawmaker

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment Bill in the 11th National Assembly seeking to replace the current 2-term tenure arrangement for the President and Governors with a single 6-year term. The proposal, which is expected to form part of a broader package of political and constitutional reforms, is aimed at strengthening governance and reducing the distractions associated with re-election campaigns. Bamidele made the disclosure during an interview in Abuja, where he spoke on constitutional reforms, insecurity, legislative transparency, anti-terrorism measures and the performance of…

2027: “Some Gov’ship aspirants spent ₦20bn-₦30bn in party primaries” – EFCC Boss

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, in Ilorin yesterday, hinted that some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spent between ₦20 billion and ₦30 billion to secure electoral victory. Delivering the inaugural High-Level Guest Speakers’ Series organised by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), University of Ilorin, on the theme: ‘De-risking and Mobilising Critical Stakeholders for Peaceful and Credible 2027 Elections in Nigeria’, Olukoyede said that huge financial resources deployed during elections often compel elected officials to divert public funds after assuming office in a…

Reform, Sacrifice and Expectations: Taking Stock of Tinubu’s Third Anniversary

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Hassan Faruk Three years after assuming office amid one of Nigeria’s most severe economic and governance crises, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented what amounts to a mid-term report card of his administration—one that seeks to justify painful economic reforms while projecting optimism about the country’s future. In a nationwide address marking the third anniversary of his administration, Tinubu painted a picture of a nation that has weathered difficult but necessary reforms and is now on the path to recovery. Yet beyond the statistics and infrastructure announcements lies a…

‘Court rulings threaten 2027 elections’ – INEC

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concern that recent court decisions affecting aspects of its 2027 general election timetable could create significant disruptions to election planning if not urgently resolved by appellate courts. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, expressed the concern during the Commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja, noting that conflicting judicial pronouncements have created uncertainty around key electoral timelines. According to him, the Commission has already filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned portions of INEC’s schedule of activities…

2027: “North has lost faith in Tinubu, Atiku, Obi” – ACF claims

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has claimed that Northern Nigeria has lost faith in the country’s main political figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi. Mohammed-Baba, who made the declaration on Monday, during his appearance during a television interview, declared that President Bola Tinubu has experienced a sharp decline in political standing within the region since taking office. Concurrently, the northern socio-cultural group maintains that neither former vice president Atiku Abubakar nor Nigeria Democratic Congress…