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“Peter Obi unqualified to contest 2023 presidential election” — Justice Salami

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

A former Appeal Court President, Justice Isa Salami (rtd), has said that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, ought not to be allowed to contest the 2023 presidential elections under the banner of the Labour Party (LP). Justice Salami also added that the inadequacy and incompetence of some of the judges are responsible for some of their wrong verdicts. The retired jurist disclosed this yesterday in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, during a courtesy visit and presentation of an award to him by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative…

2027 Polls: INEC unveils new guidelines, as parties reject Electoral Act

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Warn of democratic crisis The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled fresh electoral guidelines for the 2027 general elections, even as political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) rejected key provisions of the amended Electoral Act 2026, demanding urgent revisions. At a high-level consultative meeting held yesterday in Abuja, INEC presented the new framework to party leaders, urging strict compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure credible polls. The session, chaired by INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, brought together top party officials, including representatives of the Labour…

2027: “Tinubu wants to relocate Nigeria’s capital to Lagos after election” – Timi Frank

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to relocate Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos if re-elected in 2027. The claim, which surfaced yesterday, has stirred fresh political debate over the direction of the current administration. Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, made the allegation in a statement where he criticised what he described as a “Lagos-centric agenda” under Tinubu’s leadership. He argued that several actions of the present government appear to favour Lagos…

2027: APGA backs Tinubu

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says Igbo presidency impossible without Northern, Western regions’ support The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has explained the party’s decision to align with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview yesterday, Ezeokenwa said an Igbo presidency would be difficult to achieve without forming a broad national alliance. According to him, no Igbo candidate can secure the presidency alone without support from either the North or the western region, making political collaboration necessary. He also noted that APGA shares…

2027: APC throws open presidential ticket

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As consensus plan sparks anxiety among aspirants The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that its 2027 presidential ticket remains open to all interested members, even as its consensus-driven strategy for other elective positions fuels growing uncertainty and anxiety among aspirants. Speaking ahead of the party’s national convention, Deputy National Organising Secretary, Chidi Duru, said no aspirant would be barred from contesting the presidential ticket, despite the widespread adoption of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Duru explained that while the APC traditionally leans toward consensus, it remains committed…

₦400bn probe: El-Rufa’i gets fresh trial in rights suit

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has nullified the Federal High Court judgment in a fundamental rights suit filed by former state governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, ordering a fresh hearing before another judge. In a unanimous ruling on March 17, the three-member panel held that the lower court violated el-Rufa’i’s right to fair hearing, citing lack of proper service of hearing notice. The court ruled that the entire proceedings were a nullity. The case stemmed from a Kaduna State House of Assembly probe that indicted el-Rufa’i over an alleged ₦400 billion…

Tinubu orders appointees eyeing 2027 polls to resign

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees within his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to step down from their roles no later than 31 March this year. The directive, which signals an early push for political clarity ahead of the polls, was disclosed yesterday by the Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Dewan Goshit. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026,…

Court to rule on ICPC’s request for fresh 14-day detention of el-Rufa’i

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

A Magistrate Court in Abuja has fixed today Tuesday, to rule on a request by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) seeking an additional 14 days to detain former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. The presiding magistrate, Okechukwu Akweke, adjourned the matter to allow the court determine whether to grant or dismiss the anti-graft agency’s application. El-Rufa’i has been in ICPC custody since February 18, 2026, following allegations of money-laundering and the illegal interception of the communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu. The Commission…

2027: “We’ll resist plot to make Tinubu sole presidential candidate” – ADC

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to employ every legitimate means to resist plots by anti-democratic forces within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to end competitive democracy in Nigeria. The party, in a statement issued yestetday in Abuja, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused powerful figures within the ruling APC of plotting to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Nafi’u Bala Gombe, an expelled member of the party, as ADC National Chairman. The ADC described the move as part of the elaborate…

ADC adopts consensus model for 2026 Congresses

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has adopted a consensus model for electing party executives ahead of its upcoming congresses and national convention. The party leadership also announced the adoption of a consensus approach for the elections and opened its membership register to welcome new members with immediate effect. In a statement by the party’s National Chairman, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, and BOT Secretary, Rufus Ikanmi, the party said the move was aimed at strengthening unity, inclusiveness, and internal cohesion within its ranks. The BOT/NWC invites interested members of the public to…