Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he will support anybody who emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Peter Obi. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television, Atiku said the coalition within the party is prioritising consensus in selecting its presidential candidate. “I would support…
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he is confident that an ongoing legal matter involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will be resolved in the party’s favour at the Supreme Court. Obi spoke on Tuesday during the ADC national convention in Abuja. “I’m sure it will favour us. It will…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy, despite his past role in the pro-democracy struggle under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Amaechi spoke on Tuesday during the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he criticised the current administration’s handling of governance, security, and the economy….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja, ratifying former Senate President David Mark as national chairman and expelling several members, including its former national deputy chairman, Nafiu Bala, over alleged anti-party activities. The convention, held on Tuesday, also saw the expulsion of Leke Abejide and other members identified as Elias…
Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, has attributed the recent rise in bomb attacks and security incidents in parts of the country to efforts by armed groups seeking to portray the government as weak ahead of the 2027 election cycle. The minister spoke on Tuesday during an appearance on Prime Time on Arise Television. He…
Pat Utomi, renowned Nigerian political economist, management expert, and public intellectual, says “unseen hands” are working to destabilise opposition parties in Nigeria, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Utomi spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television. “First and foremost, as with the…
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, has distanced himself from comments suggesting he plans to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a statement on Tuesday, Muyiwa Adekeye said the former Kaduna governor did not authorise the remarks attributed to a political associate. “Malam Nasir el-Rufai wishes to dissociate himself from comments regarding political aspirations…
Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, says the viral “victory is sure” post made on X by an account linked to Joash Amupitan, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC, has been misinterpreted, noting that the comment did not favour any political party. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Nigeria…
Rauf Aregbesola, former governor of Osun state and national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described the “renewed hope” agenda of Bola Tinubu as a scam. Speaking at the party’s 8th national convention in Abuja on Tuesday, Aregbesola said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) lacks vision and has worsened the country’s economic…
John Dramani Mahama, president of Ghana, says he prays daily for Nigeria to improve, noting that the country is important to Ghana’s stability and prosperity. Mahama spoke during the African Heritage Awards 2026, where he delivered a speech emphasising unity and innovation as drivers of Africa’s development. “Every day I wake up, I pray for…
