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Nigeria’s democracy remains fledgling despite periodic elections — Professor Oladeji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Head of the Political and Governance Policy Department at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Professor Abubakar Oladeji, has said that Nigeria’s democracy remains “fledgling” and, at best, an “electoral authoritarian” system despite regular elections. Oladeji stated this while delivering a keynote address at the Western Post 2026 annual retreat, themed…
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Kwara APC elders back Bolarinwa’s governorship bid, cite leadership capacity
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Major stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State have thrown their weight behind Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, declaring him the most suitable aspirant to lead the state as governor in the next political cycle. The endorsement was announced at a press conference held in Ilorin on Saturday, where key party figures said their position followed…
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BREAKING: Peter Obi resigns from ADC, cites internal crises
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing growing internal crises and external interference within the party. Obi announced his decision in a statement on Sunday, stressing that his exit was not due to any personal grievances with party leaders. He said he maintained respect for the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark,…
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Oyo 2027: Adelabu rejects alleged APC consensus endorsement of Alli
By Adejayan Gbenga The immediate past Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has rejected the reported endorsement of Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Adelabu described the alleged endorsement by some party leaders as invalid, warning that it could undermine the APC’s chances…
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Adeyemi Adaramodu emerges APC consensus senatorial candidate in Ekiti South
By Boye Oyeyemi The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti South Senatorial District has endorsed Senate spokesman, Adeyemi Adaramodu, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election. The resolution was conveyed in a letter made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday. Adaramodu, who chairs the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, is the current representative of Ekiti South…
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Kwankwaso debunks defection rumours, says consultations still ongoing
Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has debunked defection rumours, insisting that consultations on his political future are still ongoing within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Saturday titled “Clarification on My Political Position”, Kwankwaso described recent media reports suggesting a political realignment within the ADC as misleading, stressing that no final decision had…
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Federal lawmaker Adesida explains APC consensus failure in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi A member of the House of Representatives representing Akure North/South Federal Constituency, Prince Abiodun Adesida, has explained why the consensus arrangement adopted by the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State failed to gain acceptance among aspirants. According to Adesida, the arrangement collapsed because aspirants were not adequately carried along in the process that produced the party’s preferred…
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Ekiti Attacks: Adebayo decries governance failure, demands security reform
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned the recent wave of killings and kidnappings targeting worshippers in Ekiti State, describing the situation as a tragic reflection of a nation where human life is rapidly losing its value. In a statement posted on his verified X account (formerly Twitter) , Adebayo expressed deep sorrow…
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Journalists must uphold integrity, scholarly standards — Prof Oladeji
Professor Abubakar Oladeji, a renowned academic and researcher at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, has urged journalists to uphold integrity and adopt a scholarly approach in their role as society’s watchdog. He gave this admonition on Saturday during the annual retreat of Western Post Newspaper in Ibadan. The programme, themed “Periodic Elections, Internal Democracy, and the Role…
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Bala Mohammed dumps PDP for APM ahead 2027
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially announced his defection to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) along with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Tanimu Turaki-led executives. Mohammed announced the defection at the Bauchi Government House on Saturday, flanked by the APM National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, and other party and government officials. He added “After…
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