Kenneth Okonkwo, former Labour Party chieftain, has described as unwise the decision by Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to institute a N5 billion defamation suit against him over allegations that the former Anambra governor demanded bribes from party aspirants. In a post on X on Wednesday, Okonkwo reacted to a…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has demanded N5 billion in damages from Kenneth Okonkwo over allegations that he demanded a N10 million bribe from aspirants seeking elective offices in the party. In a letter dated June 9 and signed by Alex Ejesieme, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who is…
Ogbunike Ohaegbu, an aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency seat, has denied claims by Kenneth Okonkwo that he accused Peter Obi of demanding a N10 million bribe from aspirants. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, Ohaegbu said he never told Okonkwo that Obi requested…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), says the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements will be formally integrated into the structures of the NDC as part of efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post on X on Tuesday night, the former Bayelsa governor said ongoing disagreements within…
Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate majority leader, says he will sponsor a bill seeking a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors if he returns to the Senate in the next assembly. The senator representing Ekiti Central said the proposed legislation would allow elected leaders to focus on governance rather than re-election campaigns. Speaking in an…
Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra Central, has defended the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over criticisms surrounding the outcome of its nationwide primaries, saying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not require political parties to publicly publish the results of their primaries. Speaking in an interview with AIT News, Umeh, who won the senatorial ticket…
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (NDC), says Peter Obi rejected suggestions that he should serve as running mate to Atiku Abubakar because he believed he was more popular than the former vice-president. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Momodu said he personally urged Obi to work with Atiku, saying that…
Joseph Tegbe, the minister of power, says electricity supply has improved across Nigeria over the last four weeks based on feedback from citizens and ongoing efforts within the power sector. Speaking to state house correspondents on Monday after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu, Tegbe said the improvement was due to the president’s intervention…
Turkur Mohammed-Baba, national publicity secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says he would be surprised if Peter Obi secures as many votes as he did in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Mohammed-Baba argued that the former Anambra governor’s political influence has diminished since the last election….
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says his administration is working towards taking Abia off the national grid and providing uninterrupted electricity across the state. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Invest Lagos Summit on Monday, the governor said the state was leveraging recent reforms in the power sector to gain greater control over…
