The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has officially adopted Governor Umo Eno as its sole governorship candidate for the 2026 general elections, ahead of the party primaries. At a key meeting on Wednesday, party members also selected Nelson Ntia, Senator Ekong Sampson, and Dr. Eunice Thomas as…
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY AHEAD of Friday’s House of Representatives primary election, the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko-Edo local government area on Wednesday endorsed Chief Oladele Bankole- Balogun popularly called Oteniete as the preferred aspirant to fly the patty’s flag for the Akoko-Edo federal constituency. At a rally organized by…
The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has screened 107 aspirants poised to contest the party’s primary election for the 27 seats in the State House of Assembly ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The disclosure was made by the Chairperson of the State Screening Committee (SSC), Judith Inamoto, at the party’s…
By Henry UmoruABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has recorded a wave of high-profile defections as prominent politicians from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) formally joined its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among the defectors is Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, a former member…
By Inyali Peter, PhD With Prof. Sandy Onor obtaining the PDP presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 elections, it has become evident that earlier speculations about a possible senatorial ambition may have been misplaced. However, his presidential race may not necessarily be driven by a determination to contest the presidency to the end, but…
Former Adamawa State governorship candidate, Senator Aishatu Binani, on Friday formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, marking her latest political move ahead of the 2027 election. Her defection comes nine months after she left the ruling All Progressives Congress for the African Democratic Congress. Speaking shortly after receiving her NDC membership card, Binani attributed her…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that elements within the All Progressives Congress, APC, are planning to disrupt the August 15, 2026, governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor claimed that certain actors in the opposition party were resorting to anti-democratic tactics due…
In a move that has stirred significant debate within the North-east’s political landscape, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has moved with uncharacteristic speed to signal his choice for the 2027 succession. By endorsing his immediate past Commissioner for Works and Housing, Mustapha Gubio, Governor Zulum is not merely backing a candidate; he is setting…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly aspirant for Ankpa II Constituency, Sumaila Muhammed Attah Enjema, popularly known as Echoga, narrowly escaped what sources described as an assassination attempt in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred at Halims Hotel, where party stakeholders were meeting to reach a consensus on…
Members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) have adopted the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the consensus governorship aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 election. The chairman of the GAC, Tajudeen Olusi, made this known after a meeting of party leaders at Lagos House, Marina, on Tuesday. …
