Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, former director of voter education and publicity at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned that the discretionary transmission clause in the newly amended Electoral Act creates clear room for abuse. Osaze-Uzzi spoke on Thursday during an appearance on Arise Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Show. His warning comes as debate intensifies…
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He received his membership card at Gwadabawa Ward in Yola North Local Government Area, Yola, Adamawa State. Abba Atiku made a strong declaration during the event. He stated that no political party or individual could defeat President Bola Tinubu…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a stern warning to politicians and interest groups. These entities plan coordinated campaigns of calumny to discredit the Commission and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC detects these efforts as attempts to undermine its anti-corruption mandate. The Warning Takes Shape EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale issues a strong…
NNPP national leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has set firm conditions for any political merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said such an alliance must offer him either the presidential or vice-presidential slot. Kwankwaso spoke while addressing supporters at his Miller Road residence in Kano over the weekend. He stressed that the NNPP would not…
The Rivers APC leadership in Ahoada West Local Government Area has declared that it will obey any political directives issued by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party leaders said they remain firmly aligned with Wike because of his political influence and record in the state. The…
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma, says governors from the region have agreed to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. He made the statement on Friday during a New Year courtesy visit to Abia State Governor Alex Otti at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. According to the commission, the information currently circulating is false and misleading. INEC made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday, January 2, by its Chief Press Secretary and…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that there will be no going back on the Rivers decision ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the declaration during a Thank You Visit to Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State on Wednesday. According to him, the decision reflects a firm…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as political consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. A senior ADC official in Abuja confirmed that Obi plans to formally declare for the party on December 31. The source said the declaration rally will take place in…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to address internal disputes within the All Progressives Congress as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin. The inauguration took place on Wednesday in Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
