Tensions within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have reached a boiling point as a group of sixty lawmakers has signaled their potential departure from the party unless significant changes are made at the leadership level. Led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a representative from Imo State, and five other legislators, the group aired their grievances during…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, faces an uphill battle within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as key party figures signal a shift away from his influence. Dr Umar Ardo, the former Special Adviser on Research and Strategy to Atiku, asserts that the majority of PDP organs are no longer aligned with the former vice president….
the Labor Party wasted no time in drawing parallels between the ongoing scenario and their past grievances, particularly their loss in the 2023 presidential election and subsequent defeat in the Election Tribunal.
with the NLC accusing the government of playing hooky from negotiations and ignoring their laugh-inducing solutions.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun have condemned the statement by APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, suggesting the party’s intent to “capture” Oyo and Osun after its recent victory in Ondo State. Ganduje’s remarks came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC’s Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner…
As Ondo State voters from 18 local government areas prepare to return to the polls, the political landscape is taking shape, with 17 candidates vying for the governorship seat. This election will determine the future of incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and former Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi. With over two million registered voters, interest is high,…
Local government governance is essential for grassroots development, yet Nigerian governors have treated this tier as personal estates, limiting its autonomy. As advocates and scholars push for a change, local governments remain under the control of state governors, compromising democratic representation and local progress. This report explores recent council polls, the grip of governors on…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the recent foreign trips made by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Peter Obi, expressing his concerns through a post on his social media platform X, questioned the timing and necessity of the trips, given the pressing domestic challenges facing Nigeria. Tinubu departed…
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has announced his decision not to challenge the election results at the tribunal. Olumide Akpata, a prominent lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, lost to the incumbent governor, with the results being confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
On Wednesday, the Senate affirmed its alignment with the July 11, 2024, Supreme Court judgment, which granted full financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. The court’s decision was a landmark victory for local governments, ensuring their financial independence and reducing their reliance on state governments. However, the Senate expressed disapproval…
