…Accord Party or any other political party," the statement said. The senator also urged political parties, supporters and voters to maintain peace before, during and after the election, while calling on security agencies to ensure that eligible voters could participate without intimidation. Meanwhile, the Osun State Pol…

…could lose the governorship election, while noting that voters had other candidates and political parties to choose from. “The Adamawa masses trust God that both the ADC and APC will lose the gubernatorial elections in the state,” he said. The post ‘Cheap product’, Babachir Lawal mocks Atiku’s presidential bid appeared…

…has heightened fears among residents, many of whom now consider openly identifying with political parties a security risk. The election is expected to be a three-way contest involving the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, and the…

…Assembly immediately Members of the House of Representatives drawn from different political parties on Friday, unveiled the Save Democracy Group (SDG), calling on the leadership of the National Assembly to immediately reconvene both chambers to address what they described as mounting constitutional, fiscal, economic an…

…Hope Agenda, to champion consultations among leadership and members of the different political parties in the state with a view to deepening grassroots mobilisation for the president’s victory. Oluyede, in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, said the decision to launch the platform…

…that the bishops’ address did not sufficiently emphasise the responsibilities of all political parties in ensuring free and fair elections, noting that the burden should not rest solely on the President, governors, local government chairmen or members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the same time, Opata said…

…evidence of political pluralism in the country, Akume pointed to the registration of 21 political parties by INEC, insisting that the Federal Government neither sought nor supported a one-party state. The SGF further assured that the Tinubu administration would “Continue to respect the legal autonomy of INEC and provid…

…of State, Sani Abacha.Melaye said that despite Abacha receiving the endorsement of five political parties during his bid to transition from military rule to a civilian presidency, his ambition did not materialise because of what he described as the "God factor."In a post on X on Wednesday, August 5, the African Democra…

…structure, had naturally placed him ahead of the governorship candidates of other political parties. “As a two-term member of the House of Representatives, former Speaker of the state House of Assembly and now a senator, I have built alliances across the state and beyond. “Therefore, I have all the experience and crede…

…(7), as well as 84(2) of the Electoral Act 2026, which regulate membership registers of political parties and the procedure for the nomination of candidates for the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the sections were inconsistent with the provisions o…

…ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four other political parties has once again raised concerns over how court judgments are sometimes deployed in ways critics say frustrate the rule of law and undermine the democratic process. The latest example came on Tuesday when the Court of Ap…

…said they were leaving with a framework for thinking about governance that transcended political parties, ethnic loyalties and sectional interests, adding that they had been equipped to see the big picture. According to him, the quality of a nation is inseparable from the quality of the people, who exercise leadership…

…State August 15 governorship election takes place within two weeks, candidates of major political parties have been evading public debates. Recall that a debate organised by the BBC Yoruba Organisation held online on Friday evening was not attended by both Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party and the candidate…

…and the founding National Chairman of the ADC, Mr Ralph Nwosu. The retreat comes as political parties and interest groups continue to build grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general election, with opposition forces intensifying efforts to rally support against the ruling APC. Reflecting on his political journey,…

…by principle rather than political convenience. “Today is not simply about changing political parties. It is about choosing principles over convenience. It is about choosing conviction over comfort. It is about choosing the people over power,” he said. The former lawmaker maintained that he left the APC without resentm…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the ADC and four other political parties, Lukman noted that legal triumphs mean little without genuine political cohesion. “As a Nigerian, I am not excited by all this development because if you recall, as an advocate of the coalition and the unity of the oppo…

…right to elect representatives into the Delta State House of Assembly. Umoren urged political parties, traditional institutions, community leaders and residents to cooperate with the commission to ensure a peaceful and credible exercise. She expressed confidence that the support of stakeholders would ensure the success…

…Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on political parties in Osun State to demobilise violence and allow the ballot box to determine the outcome of the August 15 governorship election. Prof. Amupitan made the call on Thursday in Osogbo during the formal signing of the Osun…

…weaponisation of agents, either state agents or shadow groups, destabilising opposition political parties, trying to force one-party state coordination next year rather than having competition,” he alleged. On the judiciary, Lawal claimed that the institution had become less independent in its relationship with the exe…

…begin 150 days before polling day and end 24 hours before voting. The commission urged political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to the timetable and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act to ensure a credible and orderly electoral process. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 5:49 PM | Share th…

…expressed concern over what it described as the erosion of internal democracy across political parties, condemning the alleged dominance of party structures by a few individuals during ongoing primary elections. Olaitan said, “SMBLF reiterates its earlier resolution that the position of the President of the Federal Rep…

…judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties, giving the opposition parties a major legal relief ahead of the 2027 elections. Beyond politics and security, Aliko Dangote’s daughter revealed plans by the billionaire to donate one-third of his wealth to charity,…

…promote knowledge of sound democratic election processes and monitor the operations of political parties, including their primaries. The commission said its officers who monitored the PRP primary election neither participated in the accreditation of delegates, the voting process, the collation of votes, nor the declara…

…exercise by two weeks before it officially ended on Sunday, following appeals from political parties and other stakeholders. However, the commission has now ruled out any further extension, insisting that its focus has shifted to preparing the register for the 2027 elections. The post ‘We’re sorry’ — INEC explains why…

…and strengthen party structures across Delta State. He welcomed defectors from other political parties, assuring them of equal opportunities and full integration into the APC. Earlier, the APC Chairman in Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, said Oborevwori's emergence as the party's governorship c…