Tag: OPPOSITION

“Opposition split benefits ruling party ahead of 2027” – Arɗo warns

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Ardo warns on opposition

Political actor and All Democratic Alliance (ADA) promoter, Umar Arɗo, has warned that emerging opposition realignments involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could ultimately benefit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on a current affairs programme in Ogun State, Arɗo argued that fragmentation among opposition parties historically strengthens incumbents by splitting votes across multiple platforms. His comments come amid recent  political shifts, including the reported defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a…

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2027: Opposition to field single presidential candidate to unseat Tinubu

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Opposition moves to unite

…Vows to block ‘One-Party State’ agenda Opposition political leaders across Nigeria have declared their resolve to resist any attempt to impose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, while simultaneously agreeing to work toward presenting a single, unified challenger to unseat him. The resolutions were reached at a high-level gathering tagged: the “National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders”, held in Ibadan, Oyo State, and hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde.  The meeting brought together an array of influential political figures, including former Vice-President…

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2027: ADC has become Nigeria’s true opposition” – Atiku

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Atiku on ADC opposition

…Says party ready to defeat APC Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the only opposition force ready to challenge and defeat the “failing” All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. Abubakar made the remark in a post on 𝕏 yesterday, describing ADC as a party “strong in ideals and structure”. “I remain convinced that the ADC has risen as Nigeria’s true opposition force — one that is strong in ideals, structure, and resolve, and ready to challenge and defeat the failing APC in…

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Opposition kick, as INEC suspends ADC leadership recognition

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Opposition kick INEC

…Demands Chairman’s resignation A political storm has erupted across Nigeria’s opposition landscape following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership, triggering widespread protests, calls for resignation, and warnings of a looming democratic crisis. INEC, through its National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, announced that it had removed the names of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC from its official portal. The commission said the move was…

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“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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