Obi requires broader northern acceptance, not young backing – Analyst

Hassan Ibrahim, a Kano-based political expert, believes that the support of northern youth organisations alone would not determine whether the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential nominee, Peter Obi, will win the 2027 election. Ibrahim stated that while interaction with youth groups was crucial for political acceptance, it was incorrect to conclude that Obi could not … Read more

ADC aspirant takes party to court over alleged exclusion from primary election

Legborsi Nwiabu, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Rivers State House of Assembly, Khana Constituency I seat, has sued his party in a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, claiming he was barred from participating in the party’s most recent primary election. The complaint also names Bright Nulee, the ADC’s proclaimed candidate for … Read more

Kano Governor Yusuf encounters Senator Hanga of the NDC in Abuja

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State welcomed Senator Rufai Hanga of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in his Abuja office on Friday. The visit occurred while discussions over defections to the All Progressives Congress, APC, progressed. Senator Hanga is allegedly contemplating departing from the NDC following his failure to secure the Kano Central Senate nomination, … Read more

Only registered political parties have the right to logos; PMP is not a party – Senator Umeh

Senator Victor Umeh of Anambra Central Senatorial District has disputed the Peace Movement Party’s (PMP) claims to ownership of the “V for Victory” sign, describing it as a worldwide symbol that cannot be monopolised by an unregistered political party. Umeh, speaking to journalists, stated that exclusive rights to political party names, logos, and insignia are … Read more

APC undermines democracy – NDC

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Plateau State branch, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of undermining Nigeria’s democracy through politically driven court procedures aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Solomon Ndam, Plateau State Chairman of the NDC, made the claim on Tuesday while speaking to reporters at the … Read more

Appointments approved by NDC despite intensifying crisis

The nominations of Agada Abuh Theophilus to the position of Director of New Media and Strategic Communications and Brian Dennis to the position of Deputy Director of the same have been approved by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, made the announcements in a statement. “Agada Abuh Theophilus and … Read more

Why Peter Obi should be applauded—Rep. Ogene

Afam Ogene, a House of Representatives member, believes former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi should be commended for his recent political move. On Wednesday, Ogene made this statement on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’. Obi, along with former NNPP presidential candidate Rabi’u Kwankwaso, abandoned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in favour of the Nigerian Democratic … Read more