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PHOTO NEWS: Atiku, Makinde, Mark, Aregbesola lead opposition summit in Ibadan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a united opposition in Nigeria, saying the move is necessary to defend and sustain the country’s democracy. In a post on X on Saturday following the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, Atiku said opposition leaders spoke “with one voice” on the need for unity driven by national interest. “At today’s National Opposition…
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2027: Opposition leaders accuse APC of weakening democracy, call for united front
By Adejayan Gbenga Opposition leaders in Nigeria have intensified criticism of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of attempting to weaken multi-party democracy and tighten political control ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a national summit of opposition leaders in Ibadan, former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark,…
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Makinde warns against one-party dominance, says Nigeria must avoid another ‘Operation Wetie’
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned against moves towards a one-party system in Nigeria, saying such a development could weaken democratic governance and risk a return to past political unrest. Speaking at a summit of opposition political party leaders in Ibadan, the governor referenced the country’s history of political violence, particularly the Operation Wetie crisis of the 1960s,…
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BREAKING: Atiku, Kwankwaso, Amaechi arrive Ibadan for opposition leaders’ summit
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ibadan Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has arrived Ibadan for the opposition political leaders’ summit hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde. He joins other prominent political figures already in the city, including former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The summit has attracted key opposition…
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Aiyedatiwa reveals criteria for picking APC candidates ahead of 2027 general election
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday said candidates of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 general election would emerge based on merit, loyalty, and winnability. The governor made the statement during the APC Central Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure, where he cautioned aspirants against desperation and do-or-die politics. He urged party members to…
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City Boy Movement signals future leadership strength — Okpebholo
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said the City Boy Movement represents a strong signal of future leadership strength in Nigeria, describing it as organised, coordinated and driven by purpose. Okpebholo made the remark on Thursday when he received the leadership of the City Boy Movement at the Government House in Benin City. The governor used the…
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2027: Fubara canvasses support for Tinubu’s re-election
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu to consolidate ongoing reforms and development efforts, saying that Nigeria is in capable hands under him. Fubara made the call on Thursday while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt on Thursday, where monarchs from the 17 southern states converged to…
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APC overhauls 2027 election schedule, adjusts key primary dates
.. presidential primary to hold May 23 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a major revision to its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The adjustment, unveiled after a meeting at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, is aimed at ensuring full compliance with the Constitution of the…
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‘I have seen, I have conquered,’ Adelabu speaks on arrival in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has returned to Ibadan, Oyo State, barely 24 hours after resigning from the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State, arrived in the city on Wednesday to a warm reception from supporters. He was received at the Ladoke Akintola International Airport,…
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APC governors back electoral guidelines for primaries, call for unity
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) say internal party democracy, mode of primaries, and preparations for upcoming elections were key issues as the party moves to finalise procedures for selecting candidates ahead of the next electoral cycle. They stated this during a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, where he met with…
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