The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has suspended Nnamdi Kanu indefinitely and removed him as director of Radio Biafra. The group announced the decision in a statement issued on Thursday by Chikadibia Edoziem, head of IPOB’s directorate of state (DOS). According to IPOB, the move is aimed at protecting the organisation, preventing violence and strengthening…
Athan Achonu, former lawmaker and governorship candidate, says state governors are undermining local government autonomy by controlling council elections. Achonu spoke on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television. According to him, genuine democracy cannot thrive as long as governors continue to oversee local government elections through state electoral commissions. “As long as the governors…
Usman Yusuf, professor of haematology-oncology and former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says Peter Obi is not politically sellable in northern Nigeria. Yusuf spoke during an interview with DCL English. The former NHIS boss said Obi would struggle to gain acceptance across the region if he fails to address concerns some…
Osa Director, spokesperson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party’s anti-defection oath is rooted in its constitution and binding on all candidates. Director spoke on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. His remarks come days after the party introduced an indemnity affidavit requiring candidates to surrender their seats if…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board As Ekiti voters head to the polls on June 20 to elect a governor, the significance of the election extends far beyond the contest among the candidates. The election represents the first governorship poll under the Electoral Act 2026 and the first major electoral test for Joash Amupitan since his…
Yiaga Africa has raised concerns about the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti state. The election will be the first governorship poll conducted under the Electoral Act 2026. Speaking at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, the election observation group described the poll…
Sergius Ogun, a former lawmaker who represented Esan North-East/Esan South-East federal constituency, says President Bola Tinubu does not have a clear path to re-election in 2027 if the polls are free and fair. Ogun spoke during an interview with Symfoni TV while assessing the prospects of leading presidential contenders. The former lawmaker said Rotimi Amaechi’s…
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the federal capital territory (FCT), says she never saw the report that recommended the six-month suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central. Kingibe spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television. Her comments come days after Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, alleged that the signatures of at least…
Ikenna Enekweizu, national secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), says the party repeatedly appealed to Aisha Yesufu to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, but she insisted on running for the Senate. Enekweizu spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme while responding to allegations by Yesufu…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s presidential campaign and a chieftain of the African Democratic Party, has denied defaming the former Anambra governor, insisting that his comments about the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) primary process merely reflected information provided to him by aggrieved aspirants. BACKGROUND Obi had issued a pre-action letter to Okonkwo,…
