Peter Obi has officially announced Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election following his emergence as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The announcement was made shortly after Obi secured the party’s presidential ticket, setting the stage for what could become one of the most closely watched political…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has formally declared Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on Saturday during a special national convention organised by a faction of the party led by Tanimu Turaki in Abuja. Jonathan Declared Candidate Despite Absence The former president was not…
Atiku Abubakar has reacted to his emergence as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election, declaring that the party must now focus on winning power rather than celebrating. The former vice president urged party members and supporters to unite behind a common goal of confronting the ruling…
Peter Obi has called on Nigerians, particularly young people, to rise against what he described as the “Goliaths” in the country’s political system ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a youth conference in Abuja, Obi said the country urgently needs courageous leaders capable of confronting corruption, poor governance and economic hardship. Obi Says…
A professor of international relations, Femi Otubanjo, has expressed surprise over the presidential ambition of former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as “not an asset” for the nation’s top office. Otubanjo made the remarks during an interview on Arise News morning programme, where he assessed key political figures ahead of the 2027 general…
Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has urged supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to remain focused and committed ahead of the party’s senatorial primary in the Federal Capital Territory. Yesufu made the remarks in a post shared on her X account on Wednesday while addressing party members and supporters preparing for the primary election process….
The African Democratic Congress has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress over figures released after its recent primary election exercise. The opposition party accused the APC of misleading Nigerians with what it described as exaggerated membership and voting figures linked to the primary election process. ADC Questions APC Membership Claims Speaking to journalists, ADC National…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ned Nwoko, has vowed to challenge the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary in court, insisting that the process was not properly conducted. Nwoko made the statement during an interview on Arise Television, where he maintained that available ward-level results showed he was the rightful winner of the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended a birthday message to former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, even as controversy continues to trail the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary. The message comes shortly after Amaechi publicly rejected the outcome of the ADC primary, citing concerns over transparency and fairness in the exercise. Atiku Describes…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ibrahim Garba Wala, has strongly criticised the party’s presidential primary, describing it as a “shameless auction” and a breach of democratic principles. His comments come amid growing internal tensions within the opposition party following disputes over the credibility of its presidential primary election. Amaechi Rejects ADC Primary…
