The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again facing internal tension after its National Working Committee (NWC) reportedly removed its National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), from a court case aimed at stopping the party’s planned national convention. The convention, which is set to take place on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, has sparked controversy within the party. In a letter dated October 13 and addressed to the Federal High Court, the NWC replaced Ajibade with Chris Uche (SAN) as the new legal representative. Party insiders and observers say the move goes against the PDP’s constitution, which…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to Julius Abure, Umar Farouk, has said that former presidential candidate Peter Obi has no plan to contest the 2027 election, despite his recent public remarks. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Farouk stated that Obi was only seeking public attention rather than preparing for another political race. He said, “Peter Obi is only enjoying media attention. He has refused the Labour Party’s presidential ticket.” The party secretary also questioned Obi’s political commitment, saying there is confusion about his current political base. According to him, “Why is he in ADC?…
The Senior Adviser to former United States President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has said that the terrorist group Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians in Nigeria. Boulos made this known during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, where both discussed efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United States. The discussion also covered investment opportunities and measures to ensure regional stability across Africa. According to Boulos, Nigeria plays a vital role in Africa’s peace and economic growth. He praised President Tinubu’s administration for showing commitment in the fight…
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has said that President Bola Tinubu is not compelling politicians to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aniebonam explained that joining or leaving any political party in Nigeria remains a matter of personal choice. “We have not seen anyone being forced at gunpoint to defect to the APC or any other party. Politicians are joining based on their personal decisions,” he said. Speaking in Lagos on Friday, Aniebonam, who also serves as the NNPP’s Board of Trustees Chairman, made the remarks while reacting to the recent wave of…
A past statement from Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has resurfaced online, showing him mocking Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential ambition. Soludo had claimed that the Labour Party’s candidate indirectly assisted Bola Tinubu’s victory by dividing the opposition votes. Speaking before the 2023 general election, Soludo said Obi’s presidential campaign lacked the structure needed to win and only ended up weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which, according to him, gave the All Progressives Congress (APC) an advantage. “Indeed, if I were Asiwaju Tinubu, I would even give Peter Obi money as someone heading one of the departments of his campaign,”…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, saying the ex-governor would “continue to contest as President on social media, but never as President of Nigeria.” Wike made the statement on Thursday during the inauguration of newly completed roads in the Mabushi District of Abuja. His comment came after Obi visited LEA Primary School, Kapwa, and condemned the poor condition of the learning environment, calling it “a national disgrace” that reflects Nigeria’s weak commitment to education. During the visit, Obi lamented the lack of basic facilities such…
The Nigerian Senate has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation followed a voice vote on Thursday after the nominee successfully went through screening by the upper chamber. Professor Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly earlier in the day, was seen exchanging pleasantries with several senators before the session began. He was accompanied by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other high-profile dignitaries. At about 12:50 p.m., Amupitan was ushered into the chamber by the Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abubakar…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has shown support for the planned protest organized by activist Omoyele Sowore calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu has been held by security agencies for several years over allegations that his activities and broadcasts on Radio Biafra incited violence and unrest in the South-East. Authorities claim his directives led to attacks on police stations and the enforcement of violent sit-at-home orders that caused fear and destruction in the region. Speaking on the issue, Obi maintained that holding Kanu in custody would…
Veteran journalist and former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has called on opposition parties in Nigeria to unite and apply ethnic and religious strategies if they hope to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Momodu made this known in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday while reacting to the growing wave of defections that have shaken the PDP. Recently, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), and reports suggest that Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has also stepped down from the PDP. According…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has commented on recent political defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the moves as a natural political realignment that strengthens the ruling party. In a post shared on his X handle, the former lawmaker questioned why members of the Labour Party should be upset about politicians leaving their party for the APC. “Why should a man in LP be angry with a man from PDP who moved to APC?” Sani asked. “When you knew that most of the people in LP were…