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…
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….
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary was manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, the former SGF alleged that results were announced in some areas where party primaries never took place….
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, says the 2027 presidential election will be fiercely contested, with President Bola Tinubu facing strong challenges from Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, the senator said he was not worried about the ruling APC losing power but cautioned party members against…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), has cautioned the media against linking crime to ethnic groups, saying such narratives are unfair, divisive, and harmful to national unity. In a post on X on Monday, the former Anambra governor said Nigerians should resist the temptation to judge entire communities by the actions…
