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2027: Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope” campaign gathers momentum

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

…President meets State Coordinators The campaign build-up ahead of the 2027 presidential election gained significant momentum yesterday, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a strategic meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The high-level meeting, seen as a major signal of the early mobilization efforts for the next general election cycle, brought together key figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Among those in attendance were Vice-President Kashim Shettima, APC governors from across the federation, the party’s National Chairman,…

“Tinubu must complete eight years” – Presidency tells Atiku

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Presidency has slammed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for trying to justify his attempt to disrupt Nigeria’s power rotation arrangement that will see President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office. This was in the wake of Atiku’s appearance on television on Wednesday night, where he stated that the Southern part of Nigeria has governed the country for 18 years, while the North has done so for 10 years. “So, who’s in a deficit if we’re being fair?” Atiku asked, when made aware of the zoning agreement observed by most…

“2027 election will be my last outing” – Atiku

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 presidential election will mark his final attempt at the presidency. Atiku made the declaration during an interview on television yesterday, noting that his long-standing ambition to lead Nigeria would end with the next election cycle. “The 2027 election will be my last outing”, he said. Responding to concerns about his age and repeated bids for office, Atiku said Nigeria’s challenge lies in leadership, adding that he embodies both experience and vision for the country’s future. He also called for structured leadership training…

“Even a corpse will defeat Tinubu in 2027” – Buba Galadima declares, at ADC convention

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Buba Galadima, has declared that President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 presidential election regardless of the candidate fielded against him. Galadima made the comment at the ADC national convention on Tuesday in Abuja, which was held at Rainbow Event Centre. “Even if there is no living human being in Nigeria and we bring a corpse in a coffin and put it against President Tinubu, I assure you that that corpse will win the election in 2027”, he said. He commended the ADC for…

“What happened in the past to Abacha’ll happen to Tinubu” — Dele Momodu

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Backs Atiku–Obi joint ticket Nigerian publisher and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has warned that the political fate that befell the Late Sani Abacha, former military dictator, could also happen to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that current developments in the country, particularly the ADC, reflect troubling similarities with past authoritarian tendencies. In an interview during a television programme, Momodu made this statement while reacting to what he views as growing concerns over alleged political interference, particularly accusations that President Tinubu is attempting to weaken opposition…

“Renewed Hope agenda a scam” – Aregbesola slams Tinubu

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ra’uf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda as a “scam”. Aregbesola spoke yesterday at the party’s national convention in Abuja, where he said the promises made by the Tinubu administration had yet to materialise nearly three years into its tenure. The former Osun state governor accused the Tinubu administration of deepening Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. He said: “Four years ago, this government promised Nigerians renewed hope. Now, three years into its tenure, it is still promising renewed hope. When exactly…

Supreme Court steps in, fixes date in ADC leadership crisis

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the party to suspend its planned national convention. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, the court directed the party to maintain the ‘status quo ante bellum’ pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by seven aggrieved members. The plaintiffs, in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/581/2026, said they instituted the case on behalf of themselves, as well as all ADC State Chairmen and State Executive Committees. Those behind the suit…

British, Chinese envoys attend ADC convention

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

Representatives of the British High Commission in Nigeria yesterday attended the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) organised by the faction led by David Mark. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, also attended the event, which was held at Rainbow Event Centre, Abuja. The faction’s National Secretary, Ra’uf Aregbesola, confirmed their presence at the convention. The British High Commission was represented by a three-member delegation led by its Secretary (Political), Thomas Samson. A Nigerian staff member of the High Commission, Damilola Oyedele, was also announced as part…

2027: “Field Muslim candidates if you want our votes in S’West” – MURIC tells parties

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised political parties seeking votes from Muslims in the South-West geo-political zone to field Muslim candidates in the 2027 general elections. In an issued statement signed by the organisation’s Executive Director, Professor Is’haq Akintola, the group specifically urged parties such as the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and others to present Muslim candidates for governorship positions in Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun and Ondo States. MURIC warned that parties that fail to field Muslim…

Alleged partisanship: ADC Reps. caucus demands INEC Chair’s removal

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the prosecution and removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship ahead of the 2027 general elections. The caucus made the demand after its inaugural meeting held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, where members reviewed recent political developments and expressed concern about the credibility of the electoral umpire. In a resolution issued after the meeting, the ADC lawmakers accused the INEC chairman of actions and statements…