Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is the only “national candidate” in the race for the 2027 presidency, accusing other contenders of relying on ethnic appeal. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the former Rivers governor said his candidacy stands apart from rivals like Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter…
President Bola Tinubu has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying opposition figures in the coalition had merely “privatised another man’s political party.” Tinubu spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo state, at the State House. Taking a swipe at some…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that the tenure of its newly elected executives will begin on May 12, 2026. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s spokesperson, said the new officers cannot assume office until the expiration of the tenure of the current executives and their formal inauguration. Abdullahi said the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that the tenure of its newly elected executives will begin on May 12, 2026. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s spokesperson, said the new officers cannot assume office until the expiration of the tenure of the current executives and their formal inauguration. Abdullahi said the…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned that Peter Obi would be “working for” President Bola Tinubu if he exits the party over its presidential ticket. Okonkwo made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. His comments come amid speculation that Obi may consider leaving the…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has described the position of Atiku Abubakar on rotational presidency as self-serving. Onanuga made the remark in an X post on Thursday while reacting to comments by Atiku during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where the former vice-president argued that there…
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), says the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot afford to conduct a free and fair election, claiming the ruling party would suffer a heavy defeat. Lawal spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. “Every Nigerian understands that this government cannot…
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, says the ruling party is the most youthful in Nigeria based on its membership composition. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja. He said the APC currently has between 13 and 14 million registered members, with nearly half…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the 2027 presidential election will be his final bid for Nigeria’s top office. Atiku spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television. “Certainly yes… I believe that will be my last outing. So that’s incontrovertibly a fact,” he said. The former vice-president acknowledged that the…
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…
