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Obi’s defection to ADC driven by ambition, not ideology- Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as a calculated political arrangement driven by personal ambition rather than ideology. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party said Obi’s defection marked…
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LP hails Obi’s defection to ADC, apologises to Nigerians
The Labour Party has described the reported defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and some of his supporters to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “liberation,” saying the development marks a clean break from individuals it accused of undermining the party. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party said…
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Atiku welcomes Peter Obi’s defection to ADC, says move strengthens opposition
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the official defection of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a significant development in Nigeria’s political landscape. Obi, along with other political leaders from the South-East, formally declared for the ADC on Wednesday in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State. The move…
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Governor Bala criticises Tinubu, EFCC as commissioner faces terrorism charges
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the newly introduced tax reform laws and the arraignment of his commissioner for finance by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on alleged terrorism financing charges. The governor spoke on Wednesday at a press conference in Bauchi, describing the actions of the federal government as politically motivated…
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2027: Obi vows lawful resistance against any attempt to rig election
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed that any attempt to rig the 2027 general election would be resisted through lawful and legitimate means. Speaking in Enugu on Wednesday, Obi called for the early verification of academic records of candidates, stressing that such a step would help prevent avoidable pre-election disputes. Obi spoke while formally announcing his defection to the…
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Group faults Atiku’s call for suspension of new tax reforms
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), a political movement, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar lacks the authority to declare the newly enacted tax laws a nullity or call for the suspension of their implementation. The group made the assertion in response to Atiku’s call for the suspension of the January 1, 2026 commencement date of the tax laws…
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BREAKING: Obi officially joins ADC
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, along with other political leaders from the South-East geopolitical zone, has officially declared for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The leaders gathered in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State, on Wednesday to make the declaration. They stated that after months of consultations, they had decided to join the ADC…
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JUST IN: Ondo SDP faces vacuum as publicity secretary resigns
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Oyeniyi Iwakun, has resigned from the party. Iwakun announced his decision in a resignation letter dated December 31, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the party in Aye Ward 2. The former spokesperson did not disclose the reason for his exit but said the…
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Ibadan North by-election: Tribunal to rule on PDP’s Oyekunle victory challenge
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan has scheduled a date to deliver judgment in the petition challenging the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. On December 23, 2025, the tribunal adjourned proceedings for judgment after the parties closed their cases and adopted their…
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Otti rules out defection, vows to stay in LP
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed suggestions that he plans to defect from the Labour Party alongside Peter Obi, the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 general election. Otti made the clarification on Tuesday while speaking during his monthly media briefing held in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The governor revealed that the former Anambra State governor had personally…
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