By Ayomide Otitoju Opposition political leaders in Nigeria have resolved to present a united front in the 2027 general elections, agreeing to field a single presidential candidate to challenge Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The decision was reached at the National Summit of Opposition Political Leaders held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo…
By Ayomide Otitoju An aspirant for the Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Ifeanyi Metuh, has called for strict adherence to zoning and rotation principles in Anambra State’s political structure, particularly ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election. Metuh, in a statement, aligned with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s position on rotational leadership, arguing that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has re-elected Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi as its state chairman, following a consensus vote at the party’s congress on Tuesday at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Ojelabi will serve another four-year term leading the party’s affairs in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday defended his recent political positions, reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and expressed confidence that the opposition party would overcome its current challenges. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike said he would remain guided by his…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated its candidates who emerged victorious in Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, while indicating plans to challenge what it described as widespread irregularities during the polls. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday announced that the newly unveiled Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Ibadan will be named after former state chairman, Alhaji Omokunmi Mustapha. Speaking at the event, Makinde said the PDP in Oyo has overcome internal disruption and is now united. “This is PDP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party “where differences find direction,” describing it as a platform of inclusion, performance, and national cohesion. Shettima made the remarks while formally receiving Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State in Jalingo on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. He said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Bassey Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to project delivery, declaring that governance will not be distracted by the gradual build-up to the political season. The governor made the statement on Saturday while flagging off the construction of the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday criticised the recent wave of defections from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying “shirt-swapping” by politicians does little to address Nigeria’s pressing issues. Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan, Makinde, a PDP chieftain, expressed concern over the…
