Politics

Presidency fires back at El-Rufai, labels him part of ‘internally displaced politicians’

By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has dismissed former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as a political opportunist and a member of what it described as a coalition of “internally displaced politicians” following his recent scathing remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, reacting to El-Rufai’s appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme, described the former governor’s criticisms…

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Opposition coalition is effort to rebuild Nigeria — Atiku Abubakar

By Kunle Sanni – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the ongoing plan to form a grand opposition coalition as a deliberate and serious effort to recover and rebuild Nigeria, assuring citizens that the initiative goes beyond political rhetoric. Atiku made this known while receiving a delegation of Kannywood figures and North West opinion leaders led by Aslam Aliyu,…

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‘I recommended Segun Showunmi as Atiku’s spokesman on Metuh’s request’ – Omokri

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has disclosed that Segun Showunmi’s appointment as spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2018 was based on a recommendation from Olisa Metuh, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast, Omokri stated that Metuh had asked Showunmi to send his…

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PDP 100th NEC Meeting: Damagum dissociates party from Ologunagba’s remarks on INEC

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, has dissociated the party from remarks made by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba asserting that the Independent National Electoral Commission has no authority to halt the party’s 100th National Executive Committee meeting. In a viral press statement on Monday, Damagum clarified that the PDP leadership did not sanction Ologunagba’s…

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El-Rufai slams Tinubu government, backs opposition coalition for 2027

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has openly criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the ruling party as a “disaster” to Nigerians. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme hosted by Charles Aniagolu on Monday, El-Rufai distanced himself from President Bola Tinubu’s administration and declared support for a united opposition coalition. El-Rufai, who recently defected to the Social Democratic…

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Baba-Ahmed criticises 2027 opposition coalition, calls for fresh leadership

By Kunle Sanni – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and ex-political adviser to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has criticised ongoing efforts by leading opposition figures to form a new political coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. Appearing on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Baba-Ahmed said the proposed coalition, which has applied to the Independent…

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Don’t tamper with our NEC, 36 states leadership- AA warns INEC

The Action Alliance (AA) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against tampering with composition of its National Executives Committee (NEC), leadership in the 36 states, and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement by the party’s national secretary, Vernimbe James, said some interests have been mounting pressure on INEC to tamper with the list of AA validly elected members.…

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Anenih’s son faults presidency’s portrayal of father’s role in June 12 struggle

Ose Anenih, the son of former Minister of Works, Chief Tony Anenih, has faulted the presidency’s portrayal of his father’s role in the June 12 struggle. Anenih’s son conveyed his thoughts in a rebuttal tittled ” In Defence Of History and My Father” issued on Sunday and posted on his X handle. Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the President on…

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PDP candidates in 2027 sitting on keg of gunpowder – Jandor

The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor, on Sunday said candidates of the party in 2027 are sitting on an explosive keg of gunpowder. Jandor who is currently a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) dismissed the anti-Tinubu coalition, saying it is too late for Nigeria to have…

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Alake accuses Lamido of betraying Abiola’s mandate, defends Tinubu’s role

Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has criticized former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido over his recent comments on the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing them as false and misleading. Lamido had alleged that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment and that his late mother, Alhaja Abibat Mogaji, mobilized market women to support the military regime. Alake dismissed…

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