Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has fired back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo following comments made during his 65th birthday celebration in Lagos. The two politicians, who have had a long-standing political disagreement, were reported to have reconciled in recent times. Obasanjo attended Fayose’s birthday on Saturday, where he reportedly criticized Fayose for past attacks on his character, though he said he had forgiven him. Despite this, Fayose expressed his anger in a message sent to Obasanjo, shared by the former president’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Monday. In the message, Fayose described Obasanjo’s remarks as “very irresponsible” and…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has formally converted his long-standing political office in Abuja—previously used as his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) operations hub—into the new national headquarters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant strategic shift within the country’s political landscape. The office, located in the upscale Wuse 2 district of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory along Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, by the popular Diamond Junction, has now been rebranded and unveiled as Atiku’s central base of operations within the ADC. The move signals what insiders describe as Atiku’s firm consolidation of influence within the party structure. Sources…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced emergency meetings of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) scheduled for Tuesday at the PDP national secretariat in Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The notice, signed by Samuel Anyanwu, a close ally of Wike, stipulates that the BoT meeting will commence at 11 a.m., while the NEC session is set for 2 p.m. Attendance, the notice emphasized, is mandatory, as “crucial matters” affecting the party will be addressed. This marks the 103rd emergency NEC meeting in…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has separated himself from the decision taken by the Peoples Democratic Party to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and other top members. In a statement released on Saturday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor explained that the matter was never discussed at the PDP Governors Forum or at the National Executive Committee. He made it clear that the move to expel the affected members does not represent his position. The statement said, “The Executive Governor of Plateau State,…
Barring last minute change, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke of Nigeria’s South-West region has finalized plans to join the Accord Party following increasing internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after its convention, which was boycotted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to internal political sources familiar with ongoing negotiations, Governor Adeleke, who rose to national prominence after winning the 2022 Osun governorship election, has been in discreet discussions with key Accord Party stakeholders over the last few days. The development follows what party insiders described as the PDP’s “horrible outing” at its crisis-ridden national convention. Signals…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has distanced himself from the move by a faction of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reportedly led by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, to expel Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, from the party. In a statement released on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Governor Fintiri made it clear that he does not support the push to remove the two senior political figures from the PDP, which is one of Nigeria’s major political parties and the country’s former ruling party. “I, Rt. Hon.…
Former President of the Senate of Nigeria, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, was in Lagos on Saturday to celebrate the 65th birthday of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, only hours after Fayose was suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Saraki, who did not attend the PDP national convention held the same day, shared moments from the event on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. In his post, he wrote: “It was a pleasure to join His Excellency, @GovAyoFayose, along with his family, friends, political associates, and other dignitaries in Lagos today to celebrate his 65th birthday.” The gathering brought…
The Peoples Democratic Party has expelled several senior members from its fold during its 2025 National Convention taking place in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Those affected include the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu and a number of others. According to the party, the decision came after delegates voted in large numbers to support the move. The leadership said this shows the party is serious about rebuilding unity and order before the 2027 general elections. A statement shared on the party’s official…
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Boniface Aniebonam, has again claimed that Rabiu Kwankwaso and Buba Galadima are trying to take control of a party he said they did not build. Mr Aniebonam, who also serves as the chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, released a statement in Lagos where he expressed worry over the rising tension within the NNPP. A letter sent to INEC on October 31 by the Kwankwaso group, signed by Ahmed Ajuji and Dipo Olayoku, informed the electoral body of a plan to hold fresh congresses across the country. The letter explained that…
The Nigerian Air Force has destroyed a major terrorist base in Sauri camp located in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State during a targeted air mission. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, announced the operation in a statement shared on Saturday. He explained that the airstrikes were carried out on November 14 by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA after intelligence and surveillance confirmed heavy terrorist activities in the area. Ejodame said the terrorists had gathered stolen livestock and were using a high-ground position for protection and logistics. He noted that strike forces…