Category: Politics

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerian youths to take a frontline role in defending and strengthening the country’s democracy, describing them as central to Nigeria’s political stability and future development. In a statement signed by Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the APC National Chairman on Media and Information Strategy, Yilwatda urged young Nigerians, particularly those within the 25 to 55 age bracket, to actively engage in the democratic process and resist attempts by what he described as self-serving political actors…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a decisive step toward contesting the 2027 presidential election after obtaining the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. The forms, reportedly valued at ₦100 million, were purchased on his behalf by a member of House of Representatives, Hon. James Faleke during a ceremony held Tuesday in Abuja. The APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, formally presented the documents, marking the official commencement of the party’s nomination process. Faleke, who also heads the Tinubu Support Groups, said the move underscored growing…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, adjusted key dates for its internal primaries and related electoral processes. The updated schedule, issued on Monday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, reflected changes in screening, appeals, primaries, and administrative procedures, including directives on the sale of nomination forms and designated bank accounts for payments. According to the new timetable, the APC presidential primary will now hold on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Governorship primaries are…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally endorsed his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The endorsement was made on Monday, April 27, 2026, during a high-level meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat and a delegation of political leaders met with the governor and members of the state executive council. According to Sanwo-Olu, the decision followed broad consultations with key stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC), who unanimously expressed support for Hamzat’s aspiration. He described his deputy…

Opposition political parties in Nigeria have resolved to form a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against what they described as attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a one-party state on the country. The resolution formed part of the “Ibadan Declaration,” a communiqué issued at the end of a National Summit of Opposition Political Parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday. In the communiqué, the parties expressed deep concern over what they termed “existential threats” to Nigeria’s democracy, alleging that the APC-led…

Yoruba leaders and newly inaugurated executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have reaffirmed their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, pledging deeper grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached during a high-level interactive meeting held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Presidential Villa, bringing together Yoruba APC stakeholders drawn from 62 wards across Abaji, Kwali, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari and the Abuja Municipal Area Council. The…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to distort public perception of his record on the privatisation of government-owned enterprises during his time in office. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said Atiku’s response to recent remarks by President Bola Tinubu on his role as Chairman of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) between 1999 and 2007 failed to address key issues. According to the group, President Tinubu’s comments were grounded in verifiable…

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has rejected allegations of bias against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing claims made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal as baseless and misleading. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the group accused the two politicians of attempting to manipulate public opinion ahead of the 2027 general elections. TSF said the accusations against INEC reflect a recurring pattern of political actors seeking to discredit institutions when outcomes do not align…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing his recent comments on government policies as evidence that he is out of touch with Nigeria’s political realities. The group’s reaction followed a television interview in which Atiku suggested he would reverse all policies implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if elected in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG questioned whether the former vice president intended to return the country to what it described…

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has described developments in Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy sector as “monumental growth” under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying ongoing reforms are unlocking significant economic opportunities. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the creation of a dedicated ministry for the blue economy was a strategic step aimed at harnessing the estimated $3 trillion potential in the sector. According to the group, key outcomes of the reforms include what it described as zero piracy…