Defection: Six PDP Rep Members Move To APC
More members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). On Thursday, six PDP lawmakers in the House of Representatives formally joined the APC. The defectors include Unyime Idem, representing the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency; Esin Etim, representing the Mbo/Okobo/Oron/Udung Uko/Urue federal constituency; and Ekpo Asuquo, representing the Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium federal constituency. Others...
Wike Slams ADC, Calls It A Coalition Of Failed Politicians
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has strongly criticized the newly formed anti-Tinubu coalition that recently assumed control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling it a “gang of failed and expired politicians”. Speaking during a media interaction on Thursday, Wike launched a scathing attack on key members of the coalition, questioning their credibility and past performance in public...
ADC Coalition Committed To Prioritizing Nigerians — Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated that the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition will prioritize the interests of Nigerians in all its decisions. Obi reaffirmed his support for adopting the ADC as the united platform for opposition parties in preparation for the 2027 general elections, aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu. He said the decision...
Abure-Led LP Gives Peter Obi 48-Hour Deadline To Exit Party Over Coalition Move
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Peter Obi, urging him to resign from the party following his endorsement of a new political coalition aimed at challenging the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. This demand was made in a statement released on Thursday by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh,...
Edo Poll: APC, PDP Optimistic As Supreme Court Holds Final Verdict
The Edo State chapters of the People Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress are upbeat that the eventual Supreme Court judgment will favour them. In the governorship poll, INEC declared that Governor Monday Okpebholo polled 291,667 to defeat Asue Ighodalo, who polled 247,655 votes. The PDP and its candidate, Ighodalo, after losing the September 21, 2024, governorship election, dragged the...
2027: Atiku, Obi, Mark Adopts ADC To Defeat Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Senate President David Mark and other coalition leaders have officially adopted the African Democratic Congress as the platform to spearhead President Bola Tinubu’s defeat in the 2027 election. During the unveiling, held on Wednesday at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola...
“Coalition Will Only Strengthen APC’s Win” -Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to the coalition of the African Democratic Congress, as he said it will only strengthen the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Keyamo, in a post shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, said the movement has effectively weakened the opposition, particularly the Peoples...
We Are Not Running Stomach Infrastructure Government – Otti Warns Critics
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has stated that his administration is focused on long-term development and infrastructure, not handouts or populist policies. Speaking to political appointees and members of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council, Otti dismissed the idea of "stomach infrastructure" as unsustainable and counterproductive. https://youtu.be/f2B95PQP9TU “Abians are not beggars. They are hardworking people who want good roads, a clean...
I’m Not Joining APC Or Any Coalition – Gov. Otti Debunks Political Rumours
Governor Alex Otti has quashed speculations linking him to a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or involvement in a coalition of opposition political parties. https://youtu.be/f2B95PQP9TU Addressing the rumour during his speech at the mid-year retreat of government appointees, Otti said he remains a committed member of the Labour Party, having stood firm with the party even during its...
‘We’ll Borrow To Invest, Not To Eat’ – Governor Otti Assures Abians
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s fiscal discipline, stressing that his government will only consider borrowing funds when it is necessary for investment purposes, not for consumption. Speaking during a welcome dinner held in honour of the Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council in Umuahia on Tuesday, Governor Otti dispelled claims by opposition critics that the...
