Fresh tensions are emerging within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada of Nasarawa West has signaled his imminent departure, citing “irreconcilable differences” with former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai—now a new but polarizing entrant into the party. Speaking in Keffi on Sunday, Wadada minced no words about his discomfort with El-Rufai’s growing influence in the SDP. “Even though Malam El-Rufai is my elder brother, I don’t think I can stay with him in the SDP because he is not a principled politician,” he stated. The remarks expose a deeper undercurrent of friction in the party,…
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In a bold rebuttal to one of the most persistent political claims in Rivers State, former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has challenged his successor, Nyesom Wike, to explain how he allegedly “made” him governor — a claim Amaechi insists is both false and unexamined. Speaking during an interview to mark his 60th birthday, Amaechi dismissed the narrative that his political rise was orchestrated by Wike, calling instead for a deeper public and journalistic inquiry into the origins of such a controversial assertion. “Nobody made me governor but God, Dr. Peter Odili, and the Nigerian judiciary,” Amaechi declared. “Surprisingly, no journalist…
Amid growing defections by high-profile politicians, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its South-South leadership in a last-ditch effort to salvage its crumbling base ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party insiders say the move is aimed at flushing out members deemed disloyal, particularly those still occupying strategic positions while allegedly aligning with rival political interests. This internal cleansing, sources say, is part of a larger plan to rebuild trust, assert discipline, and reestablish the PDP as a formidable opposition force. A top member of the National Working Committee (NWC), name withheld, confirmed the development.…
The Labour Party(LP) has expressed deep grieve over the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, as it called on the Federal Government to honour his legacy by fully implementing the recommendations contained in the Electoral Reform Report he chaired. In a statement on Saturday, the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, described Justice Uwais as an outstanding jurist whose leadership and integrity greatly advanced Nigeria’s judicial system and democratic development. Senator Usman emphasized that the Electoral Reform Report stands as a testament to Justice Uwais’ dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and electoral…
The former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, paid a solidarity visit to the Renewed Hope Office in Umuahia over the weekend, in support of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu
A coalition of female grassroots mobilizers under the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deepen his administration’s engagement with women leaders who contributed significantly to his electoral victory. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Hajiya Rekiya Abdullahi, who addressed journalists on behalf of the women’s wing of the PCC, emphasized the importance of political inclusion and recognition for women who played pivotal roles in the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 general elections. According to Abdullahi, the group represents over 550 women leaders drawn from more than…
****Says growing political conformity, party defections threaten democracy Constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate, Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has raised the alarm over what he describes as Nigeria’s steady drift toward authoritarian rule, warning that the country is “unconsciously heading towards a one-party state.” Speaking during a guest appearance on Hard Copy, a Channels Television programme aired on Saturday, the senior advocate expressed grave concern over the state of the nation’s democracy, lamenting the rising culture of sycophancy, political defections, and the erosion of ideological identity in Nigerian politics. “What we are witnessing is bootlicking at its highest level,” Ozekhome…
***Key terrorist hideouts destroyed in precision air raid The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully foiled a planned terrorist attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State through a series of targeted airstrikes under Operation Hadin Kai. According to a statement released on Saturday by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, the strikes were conducted at Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia in the southern Tumbuns, following actionable intelligence. “Acting on credible intelligence, NAF aircraft struck terrorist structures used for storage and coordination, delivering direct hits and crippling planned attacks aimed at disrupting Eid celebrations,”…
Edo State Governor, His Excellency Monday Okpebholo, has hailed the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a landmark political shift with far-reaching implications for the South-South region. Describing the move as both courageous and visionary, Governor Okpebholo said Governor Eno’s decision to join the APC demonstrates true leadership and a desire to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua in a statement quoted him thus, “This defection is not just symbolic; it is strategic,” Okpebholo declared. “It brings Akwa Ibom…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing early internal wrangling ahead of the 2027 presidential elections as one of its former presidential aspirants, Chief Charles Udeogaranya, has threatened to sue the party over alleged plans to impose a sole candidate. Udeogaranya, who contested the APC presidential ticket in 2019 without significant traction, issued a strongly worded statement on Saturday accusing the party leadership of sidelining democratic norms by allegedly endorsing a candidate who has not officially declared interest. “If the APC refuses to give me and others a fair chance, I will drag the party to court,” he warned. Though…