Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's former running mate, casts doubt on Obi securing the ADC presidential ticket for 2027, citing internal coalition dynamics. He reaffirms his commitment to the Labour Party.
The African Democratic Congress inaugurates zonal congress committees in three zones, reaffirms internal democracy, and dismisses rumours of alignment with Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, and Jonathan.
Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State met on January 6, 2026, to unify and fortify the party's structures ahead of upcoming congresses and elections. Key resolutions focus on membership drive and grassroots mobilization.
Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's former running mate, declares his 2027 presidential ambition, asserting his aspiration predates Obi's 2023 candidacy. Full details inside.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu's administration of weakening opposition, risking a one-party state. He vows ADC will resist intimidation. Read more.
The Coalition of Northern Groups accuses FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of abuse of power and undermining democracy. They warn President Tinubu to act. Read the full details and implications for Nigeria's governance.
Atiku Abubakar declares no African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant will withdraw ahead of 2027. He accuses Presidency agents of trying to destabilize the ADC's candidate selection process.
Murphy Omoruyi, the final Labour Party member in Edo's House of Reps, defects to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He cites internal LP crises and constituent pressure for change. Read the full story.
Daniel Bwala, a top aide to President Tinubu, predicts Peter Obi will be denied the ADC's presidential and vice-presidential nominations for 2027. He cites Obi's waning influence and history of party-switching. Read the full analysis.
PDP's Bode George warns of pressure on opposition and economic woes. Lagos APC counters, citing opposition's lack of direction. Read the full clash of views on Nigeria's 2026 outlook.
The Lagos APC calls on opposition parties to move beyond grievance-driven narratives and engage constructively with democratic processes. Read their full statement and analysis.
Senior SDP figures, including Prince Adewole Adebayo, received the body of Senator Godiya Akwashiki at Abuja airport. The party mourns a major loss to Nasarawa State and Nigeria's democracy.
The remains of Senator Godiya Akwashiki have arrived in Abuja from India. SDP leaders describe his death as a major loss to Nasarawa and Nigeria. Funeral details pending.
Oyo ADC chieftain Niyi Aborisade expresses confidence for a 2027 win, citing Peter Obi's defection and PDP's decline. Get the latest political analysis from Ibadan.
Niger Delta Youth Congress raises alarm over threats to Nigeria's multiparty system and internal PDP crises. Calls for restraint in Rivers State to protect democratic stability.
High Chief Chukwuma Odii, the PDP's 2023 governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, has resigned from the party. Get the full details on his potential move to ADC and Peter Obi's 2027 plans.
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo says Peter Obi's supporters must join the party to be considered true 'Obidients'. He warns others are working for Tinubu.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang resigns from PDP, citing need for purposeful leadership. Move follows Peter Obi's defection to ADC. Read the full story.
A faction of the African Democratic Congress has declared Peter Obi's reported registration at its Enugu office invalid, stating it violated party constitution. Details inside.
Senator Godiya Akwashiki, representing Nasarawa North, has passed away at 52 in an Indian hospital. Read about his political legacy and the details of his death.
The Labour Party's Abure-led faction says Peter Obi's defection to the ADC has 'liberated' the party, expressing regret for fielding him in 2023. They accuse him of contributing to SE marginalisation.
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu announces she will formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking her first-ever political party membership. This move signals shifting alliances ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and other top Southeast politicians have defected from APGA to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Get the full details and implications of this major political shift.
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu. He vows to rescue Nigeria and resist election rigging in 2027. Read more.
Public affairs analyst Donald Okwuosa advises Peter Obi to stay in Labour Party, warning that defecting to ADC would signal desperation and that the coalition is unstable.
Peter Obi's expected switch to the ADC for the 2027 presidential race triggers political realignments in the South-East. Governors back Tinubu, while all eyes are on Abia's Alex Otti. Get the full analysis.
As inflation, unemployment, and governance failures persist, Nigerians' daily worry becomes a survival mechanism. Explore the data and human cost, and discover how some are turning concern into action. Read the full analysis.
The PDP has described Nyesom Wike's intention to support APC in 2027 while remaining a member as anti-democratic. Read the full statement and analysis of the political crisis.
Senator Gilbert Nnaji quits PDP after 27 years, calling it 'irredeemable'. He joins the African Democratic Congress, reshaping Enugu's political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses claims of a secret deal with President Tinubu to undermine PDP, attributing Governor Seyi Makinde's allegations to political frustration. Get the full details.