Category: Politics

Kwankwaso condemns NNPP Defectors to APC, labels action ‘Greatest Political Sin’

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National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly condemned recent defections from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), described such moves as a betrayal of trust and “the greatest political sin.” Speaking on Saturday in Kano while welcoming new NNPP members from Takai Local Government Area, Kwankwaso criticised elected officials who abandon the party and its ideals after riding on its platform to win public office. His comments was coming in the wake of the defection…

Three Kebbi Senators, Six Delta Reps defect to APC after Aso Rock Meeting with Tinubu

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In a major realignment on Nigeria’s political scene, three senators from Kebbi State and six members of the House of Representatives from Delta State have officially defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).   The lawmakers announced their defection after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   The three senators from Kebbi who joined the APC are Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Senator Aminu Bande (Kebbi…

Edo Govt dismisses Peter Obi’s claims on Governorship Election, urges respect for Voters’ mandate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has strongly refuted recent allegations made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, over the credibility of the September 21, 2025, governorship election in the state.   In a statement issued on Thursday, May 8, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Mr. Fred Itua, the government described Obi’s claims as “unfounded” and “deeply disrespectful” to the people of Edo State who peacefully exercised their democratic rights.   “The Edo State Governorship Election was conducted in accordance with the…

COPDEM, ADC mobilize Nigerians to reclaim democracy ahead of 2027 Elections …… Coalition warns of one-party rule, urges citizens to join ADC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Coalition to Protect and Defend Our Democracy (COPDEM), in collaboration with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised serious concerns over what it described as a creeping erosion of Nigeria’s democratic foundations.   Speaking at a world press conference held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the ADC Global Headquarters in Abuja, the National Chairman of COPDEM and Director-General of the ADC Directorate for Mobilisation, Civil Societies & Progressives Engagements, Rwang Pam Jnr, warned that Nigeria’s democracy was under siege.   Addressing members of the press, Mr. Pam said…

Defection wave hits National Assembly as Six Delta PDP Reps join APC, Two LP members move to PDP

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A fresh wave of defections has rocked Nigeria’s House of Representatives as six lawmakers from Delta State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors included Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, Jonathan Ukodiko, Nicholas Mutu, Thomas Ereyitomi, Julius Pondi, and Victor Nwokolo. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, formally welcomed them into the APC fold during plenary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. In their letters of resignation from the PDP, the lawmakers cited internal crises and the need to…

Edo Political Tsunami: Speaker, 17 LG Chairmen, Top PDP members defect to APC …. APC secures majority with 18 seats in Edo Assembly

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Edo State witnessed a major political shake-up on Tuesday as the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside 17 Local Government Chairmen, several councilors, and other notable PDP stakeholders. The Speaker cited the need to align with the developmental vision of Governor Monday Okpebholo as the driving force behind the mass defection. He was joined by prominent political figures including Hon. Sunny Ifada, Hon. Yekini Idiaye, former Deputy Speaker Hon. Roland…

Defunct CPC State Chairmen Forum decries marginalization, reaffirms loyalty to President Tinubu and APC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Forum of State Chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives’ Change (CPC) has expressed concern over what it described as increasing marginalization of its members within the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC), despite their pivotal role in the party’s formation and electoral victories. In a public statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the forum lamented the emergence of multiple voices claiming to represent the CPC bloc, which it said reflected a leadership vacuum and a disturbing lack of unity within the group. “It is a self-evident reality that members…

Atiku Media Office to President Tinubu: Call Your Son to Order, Nigeria is not a Private Estate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Media Office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong-worded statement calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rein in his son, Seyi Tinubu, over his alleged involvement in acts of political intimidation and abuse of power.   The statement, signed by Atiku’s spokesperson, Mr. Paul Ibe, followed serious allegations made by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Isah, who claimed to have been physically assaulted, abducted, and induced by individuals linked to the President’s son.   Describing the situation as…

Peace, reconciliation and political solution panacea for moving Rivers State forward – Oby Ndukwe …..Calls on Gov Fubara to sue for peace

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A political analyst and President of Citizens Quest for Truth initiative, Chief Oiaruko Ndukwe has reiterated the need for peace moves on the part of the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, asserting that reconciliation and political solution are panacea for moving the State forward.   Chief Obiaruko who was responding to questions on TVC news “Sunday Politics” following the trending meeting of Governor Fubara’s with President Tinubu, noted that what many people didn’t know was that, governor Fubara had met with the FCT Minister earlier on Good Friday…

Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan unleashes blistering Satirical Apology to Senate President Akpabio

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bold and fiery display of political defiance, Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has penned a scathing satirical letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, sarcastically apologizing for what she termed the “grievous crime” of maintaining dignity and self-respect in the nation’s highest legislative chamber.   The letter, laced with sharp wit and cutting irony, mocked the culture of entitlement and favoritism allegedly pervading the Senate leadership. Senator Uduaghan reflected, with deliberate theatrical regret, on her refusal to comply with what she described as the “ancient art of compliance of…