Momodu: Jonathan, Obi can’t defeat Tinubu in 2027 without northern alliance
Dele Momodu has warned that only a united opposition with a strategic North-South alliance can challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Political Landscape
‘PDP dead beyond revival, expect more defections’ – Fayose
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has absolved President Bola Tinubu of blame for the deepening crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting the opposition’s problems are self-inflicted and beyond repair.
Peter Obi: I can transform Nigeria in four years
Peter Obi has confirmed his 2027 presidential ambition, asserting that he can transform Nigeria’s fortunes within four years if elected.
Gov Diri, Bayelsa speaker, and top lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has formally resigned from the PDP, confirming his defection alongside key state assembly leaders after “extensive consultation.”
PDP faces fresh wave of defections as full list of governors emerges
The PDP has lost Enugu Governor Peter Mbah and Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri to the APC, cutting its governors’ tally to eight.
Ben Murray-Bruce quits PDP, joins APC
Former Bayelsa East senator Ben Murray-Bruce has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), praising President Bola Tinubu’s economic and security reforms.
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri resigns from PDP amid growing defections
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, joining a wave of defections that have reduced the opposition’s number of governors to eight.
US-based Igbo group accuses Sowore, Atiku of politicising Kanu’s case
A US-based Igbo professional group, Njiko Amaka, has accused Omoyele Sowore and Atiku Abubakar of exploiting Nnamdi Kanu’s legal case for political ends.
Taraba Governor, top political figures consider joining APC
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is reportedly preparing to defect from the PDP to the APC, amid consultations, stakeholder engagement and growing defections by other governors.
ADC faults INEC’s plan to hold 2027 elections in November 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has opposed the plan by the National Assembly to move the 2027 general elections to November 2026, warning it would disrupt governance and development planning.