Over 6,000 NDC members have joined the PDP in Enugu ahead of the 2027 elections, citing concerns over the party’s candidates. More than 6,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State. The defection happened ahead of the 2027 general elections. The new PDP members came…
Thousands of supporters gathered at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially launched its campaign for the Ogun 2027 governorship election. Party loyalists dressed in colorful attires filled the venue, singing solidarity songs and waving banners for candidate Ladi Adebutu and running mate ‘Yemi Showunmi-Kolapo. Consequently, a large procession…
Widespread political hostility and campaign intimidation are testing the national election peace accord across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Barely three weeks into the official campaign period, violent disruptions threaten early commitments to peaceful democratic processes. Consequently, civil society groups warn that escalating hostility risks disenfranchising voters and damaging electoral credibility. Therefore,…
Loyalists of Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu have traded fierce accusations over economic performance, foreign capital flight, and historical legal files.
By ALO 360 Editorial Board On Sunday, May 24, while members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark prepared for the party’s nationwide presidential primaries, news broke that another faction loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu had held a separate convention in Abuja. At the convention, the faction dissolved the party’s national working committee…
Rufai Oseni, an anchor of The Morning Show on Arise Television, says Peter Obi is the only opposition figure capable of mounting a serious challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Speaking on Monday during the programme, the broadcast journalist said efforts within the political space appear targeted at keeping Obi off the…
Opposition political parties in Nigeria have agreed to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Opposition Political Parties National Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo state, on Saturday. The parties said the decision forms part of efforts to strengthen unity…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has warned that Nigeria will face serious consequences if the opposition becomes weak. Makinde spoke while hosting the opposition summit in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. He urged political actors to avoid division and remain actively engaged in strengthening democratic processes. “If we allow the opposition to weaken, whether…
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…
Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His deputy, Mani Mummuni, also joined the ruling party. Mummuni announced the defection on Monday during a meeting with members of the state executive council in Gusau, the Zamfara capital. Meanwhile, Nuhu Anka, director-general of media…
