The reported attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in Ekiti State has added to a growing list of Nigerian politicians who have faced attacks, intimidation or violence during political activities in 2026. With the 2027 general elections approaching, several prominent political figures have encountered hostile crowds, suspected political thugs and armed … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja, barely 24 hours after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election. The high-profile meeting, which has generated intense political discussions across Nigeria, comes amid growing conversations around opposition unity, coalition … Read more
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral irregularities during the exercise. Amaechi, who contested in the presidential primary, described the results being announced by the party as “concocted,” insisting that the process failed to … Read more
Nigeria’s political landscape is set for another dramatic shift as the African Democratic Congress begins its presidential primary today to select the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. The exercise, which will involve party members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, has drawn nationwide attention as three prominent contenders — former … Read more
Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has openly challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over claims surrounding the emergence of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 presidential election. Amaechi, speaking during an interview on Arise Television, rejected Tinubu’s repeated assertion that Buhari would not have become president without his political … Read more
Nigeria’s political atmosphere heated up on Tuesday as top opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, and Rotimi Amaechi, led a high-profile protest in Abuja under the banner “Occupy INEC.” The demonstration, staged at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was organised by leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) … Read more
By Anjolaoluwa Ogunpitan Nigeria’s political landscape is replete with alliances forged in the spirit of hope but ultimately undone by ego and competing interests. The African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s recently announced coalition for the 2027 General Election is being promoted as a bold initiative toward a unified opposition and a so-called “national rescue mission.” Yet, … Read more
In what is shaping up to be a political game-changer, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as the rallying point for a newly formed coalition of high-profile Nigerian politicians from across party lines. This move is seen as a calculated attempt to build a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead … Read more
In a bold political move aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s opposition leaders have begun rallying behind a new platform known as the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The initiative, driven by the National Opposition Coalition Group, features some of Nigeria’s most influential political figures, including former Vice President … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked widespread reactions from Opponents and Supporters. While some view it as a necessary move to prevent political chaos, others see it as an unconstitutional overreach. On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in … Read more