Tag: OPPOSITION

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

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APC to Opposition

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…

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Kaduna: “I can tolerate criticism, not falsehood” – Gov. Sani to Opposition

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Gov. Sani to Opposition

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, has warned that his administration has zero-tolerance for conducts that will breach peace and security in Kaduna State, saying the polity is a diverse and delicate one. The Governor, who spoke while hosting heads of security agencies for Iftar, the Muslim breaking of Ramadan fast at dusk, said his administration can tolerate criticisms from the opposition but will not condone situations where the opposition spread falsehood in order to foment crisis. He pointed out that freedom of speech is not a license to spread…

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El-Rufa’i, Malami: “Anti-Corruption agencies target Opposition more than ruling party” – ADC raises alarm

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ADC raises alarm on anti corruption agencies

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of appearing more effective when investigations involve opposition figures. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an interview on television on Thursday, while reacting to the arrest and detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. Abdullahi expressed concern that Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions were increasingly being viewed as partisan. “We have the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission —…

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2027: “Opposition only talks on TV while we mobilise, engage Nigerians” – APC

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APC on opposition

…“Defections don’t guarantee victory” – Ex-lawmaker warns  As political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended its strategy of grassroots mobilisation, even as a former federal lawmaker cautions that a wave of defections alone will not secure electoral victory. Speaking during a television programme on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, dismissed opposition parties as being more active on television than on the ground, insisting that the ruling party is focused on engaging Nigerians directly at the grassroots. According…

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Opposition warns of threat to multi-party democracy, alleges EFCC ‘weaponisation’ 

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Opposition warns

…Presidency dismisses claims as ‘distraction’ Prominent opposition leaders have raised the alarm over what they describe as a growing threat to Nigeria’s multi-party democracy, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of politicising anti-graft institutions to intimidate and weaken opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint press statement issued on December 15, 2025, and signed by former Senate President David Mark, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, Chief Bode George and others, the opposition leaders alleged that key…

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“Only Jonathan’s enemies want him back” – Oshiomhole taunts opposition 

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Oshiomhole taunts opposition

…Says APC’ll crush them again in 2027 Former Edo State governor and Senator representing Edo-North, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore calls for him to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that such a move would destroy his hard-earned legacy. Speaking during a television programme at the weekend, Oshiomhole said only Jonathan’s “enemies” would want him to return to the political battlefield after losing to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015. “If a man had the PDP at its peak and was defeated, I think only…

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2027: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufa’i, Amaechi, other Coalition leaders meet in Abuja, fuelling   realignment talks

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Coalition leaders meet

In a bold and potentially game-changing political move ahead of the 2027 general elections, leading opposition figures under the auspices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), yesterday converged on the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for a meeting. The meeting, which comprised high-profile consultations and cross-party defections, have deepened speculation of a grand alliance to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). The event, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, was attended by several political heavyweights including the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku…

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Peter Obi: Atiku warns against threats to opposition leaders

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Atiku warns

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has warned against threats to opposition leaders. Atiku, in a post on his X handle yesterday, stated that any threat against Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is a threat to all opposition figures. He wrote: “Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against all of us!” The former vice-president’s reaction followed comments by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, who, while addressing supporters at a rally…

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2027 Election: Presidency alleges plot to overthrow Tinubu

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Presidency alleges

…Warns of anti-reform alliance The Presidency has raised alarm over what it describes as a calculated plot by opponents of reform to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the claim in a post on X yesterday, alleging that “haters of Nigeria’s progress” are banding together to overthrow what he described as “the most focused and transformative administration in Nigeria’s history”. Onanuga stated that Tinubu’s ongoing reforms, though challenging, are beginning to reshape the…

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2027: “Show your scorecard”, Wike challenges opposition coalition

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Wike challenges opposition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has faulted opposition politicians for forming a coalition just 18 months after the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu in 2023 – barely six months into his administration. Wike challenged members of the coalition, who recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as their platform for the 2027 general elections, to present their scorecards and show Nigerians what they achieved while in office, instead of claiming that Nigerians were angry. The Minister made the remarks yesterday during the inauguration of the Aguma…

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