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“Atiku will win ADC primaries 100%, Obi, Amaechi may step down” – Umar Arɗo

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Blasts S’Chiefs over ‘soft’ terror rhetoric Fresh political and security debates have engulfed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as party stakeholders project a decisive presidential primary victory for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, while the party leadership simultaneously takes a hard stance against controversial remarks by top security officials. Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Umar Arɗo, has predicted that Atiku Abubakar would overwhelmingly win the ADC presidential primaries if all aspirants contest. Speaking during a television programme on Friday, Ardo dismissed the likelihood of a consensus arrangement among…

2027: Kwankwaso set to join ADC, eyes Senate Presidency

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kano State governor and prominent political figure, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is on the verge of defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in what observers describe as a significant development in the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sources within key political circles indicate that advanced consultations are ongoing between Kwankwaso and top ADC stakeholders, with discussions centred on building a broad-based coalition capable of challenging the dominance of the ruling party. The anticipated defection is believed to be part of a wider strategy to consolidate…

Kano: Panic in APC, as Gawuna goes ‘incommunicado’ amid pressure to halt defection

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kano Deputy Governor and 2023 APC gubernatorial candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has reportedly gone off-grid, placing his phone on “Do Not Disturb” (DND), as intense speculation swirls over his planned defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement, and possibly the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reliable sources as reported by daily Nigerian revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed top APC leaders to block Gawuna’s move, fearing his alliance with Kwankwaso could destabilise Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s control ahead of the 2027 elections.…

Court orders arrest of PDP’s factional chairman, Turaki

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Fixes April 22 for arraignment A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, (SAN). Justice Peter Kekemeke issued the arrest warrant on Thursday after Turaki failed to attend court for the purpose of his being arraigned on a one count criminal charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in which he is accused of, among others, giving false information…

“Forget 2027, start preparing for 2031” – APC to Opposition

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called on opposition parties to channel their energies into rebuilding their political structures and preparing for future elections, rather than challenging what it described as already concluded mandates from the 2027 polls. According to a statement issued yesterday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the position was in response to recent political activities and remarks made by opposition groups within the state and across the country. The statement emphasised that while opposition parties remain a critical component of democratic governance, their…

Niger: Gov. Bago arrest man for shouting: ‘no water, no light’

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Niger state governor, Moh’d Umaru Bago has ordered the arrest and detention in Minna of an All Progressives Congress (APC) polling unit mobiliser in Magajiya Ward, Suleja local government area, Abdullahi Hamisu, after the man protested the lack of electricity and water supply during Eid-el-Fitr on March 20. Sources said Hamisu was first spotted among worshippers who shouted “no light, no water” at the Eid Prayer Ground in Suleja while the governor joined the Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Awwal Ibrahim, and thousands of residents for the two-rakat prayers. It was…

“We’re working to resolve PDP crisis” – Turaki

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has said all hope is not lost amid the current internal crisis rocking the party. Turaki made the assertion in a statement yesterday, speaking on the state of the reconciliation initiative to resolve the lingering issues. He said that leaders on both sides have broken the ice, and are exploring various pathways towards a lasting resolution. Turaki called on party supporters across the board to immediately de-escalate high-tempered communications and actions, so as not to jeopardise the ongoing peace…

Shettima receives Fintiri into APC, names him Adamawa party leader

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has formally received Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri into the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring him the party’s leader in Adamawa State. The high-profile reception, which was held at Mahmud Ribaɗu Square in Yola, attracted a large gathering of party stakeholders, governors, ministers, lawmakers and supporters from across the state and beyond, highlighting its political significance. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour, Shettima described Fintiri’s defection as a major boost for the ruling party, noting it would strengthen the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. He added that…

“Focus on North or risk 2027” – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise winning the support of the North for his second-term ambition. In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said the northern region of the country has yet to endorse Tinubu’s re-election bid, warning that the president is being misled about the level of backing he currently enjoys there. According to the cleric, many people are deceiving Tinubu about the political landscape in the North ahead of the 2027…

2027: “Tinubu strangling democracy” – Atiku

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says Nigeria sliding into authoritarian rule Former Vice-President of Nigeria and leading voice in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has sounded a dire warning, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is actively dismantling democracy and pushing Nigeria toward full-blown authoritarian rule, with dangerous implications for the entire West African sub-region. In a blistering condemnation on Monday, Atiku reacted to what he described as a state-sponsored siege by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the residences and businesses of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami—an…