Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court of appeal ruling to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Falana spoke during the fifth public lecture held in honour of late activist Yinka Odumakin. He said INEC wrongly…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It said the party caused its own crisis. Earlier, the ADC accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting under pressure from the APC. The party linked the move to INEC’s decision to withdraw recognition of the David Mark-led national working committee…
Dino Melaye, former senator representing Kogi West, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democratic principles. Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), spoke on Thursday during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television. He alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is attempting to weaken opposition parties,…
Pat Utomi, political economist and public intellectual, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting in the interest of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s morning programme on Tuesday, Utomi said INEC’s quick decision to recognise the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) opened its eighth National Convention on Friday at Eagle Square in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu, members of his cabinet, 32 state governors, and 8,453 delegates from across the country participated in the two-day event scheduled to conclude on Saturday. Massive Turnout Expected Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation,…
By ALO360 editorial board Twenty-four hours, as they say, is a long time in politics. The pendulum can swing quickly. As the 2027 general election draws closer, political gladiators are regrouping. They are forming alliances to advance and consolidate their interests. The opposition — PDP, LP, NNPP, and ADC — is in disarray. Yet, a…
Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, has dismissed rumours of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview on Saturday, the governor said he remains in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite ongoing internal challenges. “There have been rumours that I have joined the APC. I have not joined anywhere. We are…
Kenneth Okonkwo, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the United Kingdom, describing it as insensitive amid the recent bomb attacks in Borno state. Okonkwo spoke on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Okonkwo said Tinubu should have suspended his trip in light of…
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bringing months of speculation about his political future to an end. Fintiri announced the decision in a statewide broadcast on Friday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. He said he took the step after wide consultations with…
Paul Moses, candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, says he had already won the poll by 3 p.m. on Saturday before what he described as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s “magic” began. Moses spoke on Monday during an interview on Prime Times, a current affairs programme…
