The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the judgment of the Federal High Court nullifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s May 30 deadline for party primaries has vindicated the party’s earlier objections to the electoral guidelines. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, the ADC…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries and submission of candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Mohammed Umar, the presiding judge, held that INEC lacks the statutory powers to abridge timelines…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board In the last one week, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its primaries ahead of the 2027 general election. Winners have emerged. Losers are protesting. That is normal in every political contest. Not everyone who enters a race can win. However, beyond the celebrations and complaints lies a far…
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged security agencies to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in vote buying ahead of the Ekiti governorship election. Amupitan spoke during a meeting with security agencies in preparation for the off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State. The INEC chairman described vote buying and vote…
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, says he withdrew from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in the interest of peace, stability, and unity in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Fubara said his decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family members, friends and political associates. The governor said personal…
Desmond Elliott, member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, says he will appeal the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Surulere constituency 1, insisting that he never stepped down from the race. On Wednesday, Elliott lost the APC ticket for a return to the Lagos assembly after polling 270 votes…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says only “foolish people” would believe claims that he is working for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. Kwankwaso spoke during an interview with Global TV on Wednesday. Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, had, in an interview with Arise News, alleged that…
Former Rivers governor and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, says he would abolish indigenship and federal character if elected president in 2027. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday after his screening by the party’s presidential aspirant screening committee, Amaechi said Nigerians should be judged by competence rather than ethnic…
Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Surulere 1 seat in the Lagos state house of assembly. He said his decision was due to intimidation and political pressure targeted at his supporters. Elliot, who currently represents Surulere 1 in the assembly, announced his withdrawal on Wednesday amid rising tension…
Sam Egwu, former governor of Ebonyi state, says Peter Obi satisfied all requirements set by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for its presidential aspirants. Egwu spoke on Tuesday after Obi’s screening at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. According to him, the screening committee spent nearly two hours assessing Obi before clearing him for the…
