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2027: “ADC deceiving Nigerians” – Datti Baba-Ahmed

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

The former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the coalition formed by the opposition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Baba-Ahmed, who made the remarks yesterday while answering questions during a television programme, maintained that the ADC coalition is deceiving Nigerians. According to him, “They are deceiving us. Yes, I’m a Labour Party for God’s sake. I still want Peter Obi to come back to the Labour Party and contest for the 2027 election. “There are more fundamental issues I want…

2027: Allies abandon Atiku, as ex-VP eyes presidency on ADC ticket

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, is preparing for his seventh attempt at the presidency, this time on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Abubakar, 78, has been in the race for Nigeria’s top seat since 1993, contesting under different parties without success. His most recent bid was in 2023 when, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, he lost to President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). His defection to the ADC earlier this year has reignited debates about his political relevance, but the move…

2027: Galadima accuses FG of planning to rig election

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Aminu Imam

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has claimed that the Federal Government is plotting to rig the 2027 election. Galadima, who appeared on a television programme yesterday, said the NNPP will teach the government a lesson in the coming general election. He said, “What is going on is very easy, what this government is planning is to rig the election in 2027.” Asked how he knew about the alleged plan, Galadima said, “From their antics, they say it. When they go to a governor to…

‘Northern bloc rises for 2027’ — Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Re-ignites claim that Obi won 2023, not Tinubu Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu while unveiling a new northern political platform to shape the 2027 presidential race. Lawal, speaking in a televised interview on Monday, said prominent northern politicians outside government have formed the Nigerian People’s Consultative Political Forum (North) to end regional disunity and vote as a bloc. He vowed the group would back only a candidate — northern, southern or “even from heaven” —…

2027: “I’m not in any opposition alliance” – Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Denies joining ADC ‘Coalition’ Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has denied joining or having any links to the ADC ‘Coalition’. In a statement issued over the weekend, Mustapha denied holding discussions or having any affiliation with opposition elements or entertaining any political realignments. He maintained that he is still a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). “I am not in any opposition alliance, and I am not in any discussion with those who are involved,” he said. Mustapha, who served as SGF…

Power Play in ADC: Jonathan courted; Atiku stalls entry

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Aminu Imam

…As factional wars threaten 2027 bid The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), is deep in high-stakes political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 elections, holding behind-the-scenes talks with former President Goodluck Jonathan over a possible presidential run — even as internal crises and power tussles threaten to derail its ambitions. Senior party sources confirmed that Jonathan, who led Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has met coalition leaders at least three times and given “encouraging” signals, ruling out a return to the PDP due to the influence…

“Only coalition of parties can defeat Tinubu in 2027” – Fmr. Kano governor, Shekarau

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former governor of Kano state, Ibrahim Shekarau, has stated that only a coalition of political parties can unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking to newsmen at the weekend, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain urged opposition parties to work together to strengthen the political platform needed to achieve that goal. He said: “For the sake of clarity, I did not say the Coalition could not defeat Tinubu in 2027. What I said was that a coalition of ‘individuals’, rather than parties, could not”. Shekarau recalled his role in coalition…

Amaechi blasts Tinubu’s ‘damaging’ presidency

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Vows one-month war on corruption Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed to eradicate corruption within his first month in office if elected president in 2027 — pledging to resign if he fails. Speaking during an X Space session, titled: ‘Weekend Politics’, Amaechi unveiled sweeping reform plans, including constitutional changes to replace Nigeria’s current indigeneship system with universal citizenship rights. He also promised to retain the removal of fuel subsidies but redirect the savings to directly benefit ordinary Nigerians rather than the elite. “If I…

‘Ex-President Jonathan ineligible for 2027 race’ — Umar Arɗo

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

Political scientist and former governorship aspirant, Dr. Umar Arɗo, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally barred from contesting the 2027 presidential election, citing judicial precedents and the 2018 constitutional amendment. In a statement he issued yesterday, Arɗo noted growing calls to draft Jonathan into the race as a “solution” to Nigeria’s current political crisis, but argued that the former leader’s eligibility must first be settled. According to him, while a 2013 FCT High Court judgment cleared Jonathan to run again, the Supreme Court’s 2012 decision in Marwa…