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2027: Adebayo will make an excellent president, says Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, has described the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo as the standout candidate in the 2027 general elections, predicting that he “will make an excellent president.” Speaking in a recent interview, Lawal, a strong political figure in Adamawa State and the North did not hold back…
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Onanuga to Obi: You abandoned PDP after 2019 defeat instead of rebuilding it
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has criticised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after its defeat in the 2019 presidential election instead of helping to rebuild the opposition party. The criticism followed Obi’s appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he was…
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Ondo APC inaugurates reconciliation committee, vows to deliver Tinubu’s re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has officially inaugurated a reconciliation committee to address internal grievances, strengthen party unity and position the party for the 2027 general elections. The committee was inaugurated during a meeting at the party secretariat in Akure by the state APC Chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, in the presence of party leaders,…
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Aiyedatiwa denies anti-party activities, vows to support APC
By Boye Oyeyemi Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dismissed allegations of engaging in anti-party activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that he remains fully committed to the All Progressives Congress and its candidates. The governor was reacting to reports linking his appearance with the African Democratic Congress Central Senatorial candidate, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, at the Government…
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Atiku says FG adopting power policy he proposed over 20 years ago
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that the Federal Government’s recent shift towards decentralising electricity generation validates a power sector model he says he proposed more than two decades ago. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice-president argued that the Tinubu…
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Obi says Nigeria’s parties lack ideology, blames APC for opposition troubles
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s political parties lack clear ideological direction, while accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately fueling crises within opposition parties to weaken democratic competition. Speaking on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television, Obi defended his movement across several political parties, insisting his decisions were driven…
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Obasanjo is the main sponsor of Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket – Osuntokun
A former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Akin Osuntokun, has claimed that the former president is the driving force behind a proposed 2027 presidential ticket pairing Labour Party’s Peter Obi with former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Sunday, Osuntokun described the proposed Obi-Kwankwaso alliance as a stronger and more viable electoral…
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Osun 2026: Accord demands release of detained Reps candidate, lawyer
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Accord Party candidates for the National and State Assemblies in Osun State have demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the party’s House of Representatives candidate for Ijesa South Federal Constituency, Mr Popoola Alaba Ibrahim, and a legal practitioner, Mr Sodiq Akinola Olaniyan. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo on Sunday, the House of…
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Uzodinma heads APC campaign council for Osun governorship election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled the composition of its National Campaign Council and various sub-committees for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. According to a notice signed by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the National Campaign Council will be chaired by the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the…
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Oyebamiji urges Christians to embrace politics, promises religious equality
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has urged Christians to actively participate in politics and governance, describing politics as a legitimate avenue for promoting justice, equity, peace and development. Speaking during a Sunday service at Winners’ Chapel, Oyebamiji encouraged Christians to participate in the democratic process by…
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