Category: Politics

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South region during the 2027 general election. Akpabio made the declaration on Tuesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, during a consultation meeting involving critical stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress held at the Government House. The meeting was convened as Governor Umo Eno formally consulted party members and stakeholders over his planned re-election bid in 2027. According to a statement issued…

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned aspirants contesting elective positions on the party’s platform to maintain discipline and embrace peaceful conduct ahead of the 2027 party primaries or risk severe sanctions. Yilwatda gave the warning in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, while addressing aspirants who recently participated in screening exercises conducted by committees set up by the party for the forthcoming elections. The APC chairman said the party remained committed to transparent, credible…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections as Hon. Nelson Ogbu has picked his nomination form to contest for the Ado State Constituency seat in the Benue State House of Assembly. Ogbu made the announcement at the ADC State Secretariat in Makurdi, where the exercise drew the presence of party leaders, stakeholders, supporters, and members from Ado Local Government Area who turned out in solidarity with his aspiration. Speaking after obtaining the nomination form, Ogbu said his decision was in line with the…

The City Boy Movement has debunked a viral social media claim alleging that Seyi Tinubu made a controversial statement suggesting that no force, “not even God,” could stop his father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from completing eight years in office. The allegation emerged after a Facebook user identified as Albab Abdullahi shared a post accusing Seyi Tinubu of making what many online users described as a “blasphemous” remark linked to the president’s perceived 2027 re-election ambition. According to the viral post, Seyi Tinubu allegedly said: “There is nothing that can…

Governor of Hope Uzodimma has formally accepted calls to contest the Imo West Senatorial election ahead of the 2027 general elections, declared his readiness to serve the people of Orlu Zone under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Uzodimma made the declaration during the National Assembly Primary Election screening exercise held in Abuja, where he appeared before the leadership and National Working Committee of the APC. Speaking at the event, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, praised the Imo governor for his leadership record and contributions to the ruling party.…

Oyo State gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ololade Usman Bakare, has successfully scaled through the party’s screening exercise in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in his chances of clinching the governorship ticket. Bakare appeared before the APC Screening Committee on Saturday alongside other aspirants seeking to emerge as the party’s candidate for the Oyo governorship election. Addressing journalists shortly after the exercise, the cyber security expert described the screening process as credible, transparent and encouraging, while reaffirming his commitment to…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said the calibre of global investors that attended President Bola Tinubu’s economic engagement in France reflects growing international confidence in Nigeria’s economy and reform agenda. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the participation of leading global financial institutions at the meeting underscored the increasing credibility of Nigeria as an investment destination under the Tinubu administration. According to the group, the engagement came at a time when opposition figures were portraying the Nigerian economy…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has faulted recent comments attributed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the slight decline in Nigeria’s foreign reserves, insisting there is no cause for alarm. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group accused Atiku’s camp of politicising economic issues in a bid to score cheap political points against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. TMSG described the criticism of the reserve movement as “highly flawed” and “poorly thought out,” arguing that the Tinubu administration…

An aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Ololade Usman Bakare, has officially submitted his nomination form at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Bakare, a cybersecurity expert, arrived at the APC national headquarters alongside some of his supporters and political associates to complete the submission process ahead of the party’s screening exercise. Speaking with journalists shortly after the submission, Bakare reaffirmed his commitment to providing purposeful leadership and progressive governance for the people of Oyo State if elected governor…

A prominent support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State has thrown its weight behind Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and Senator Sani Musa, declaring them deserving of another term in office based on their performance and developmental strides. The endorsement was made by the APC Grassroots Mobilization Network during a strategic meeting held in Minna on Tuesday. In a communique jointly signed by the group’s Coordinator, Abdullahi Ibrahim, and Secretary, Aisha Mohammed, the group praised Governor Bago for what it described as transformative leadership since assuming office.…