Category: Politics

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointments, calling them a “desperate, cynical attempt to buy back the trust that he has spent over a year squandering, particularly in Northern Nigeria.” In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the appointments as “too little, too late,” arguing that the administration has marginalised the North for over two years. “You cannot marginalise a region for over twenty-five months and expect applause because you suddenly remembered on the twenty-sixth month that Nigeria is bigger than Lagos State,” Abdullahi said. The party accused the Tinubu government of engaging in “political panic management,” claiming the move is a frantic attempt to appease rising public anger and the growing strength of the opposition in the North. “For over a year, this government turned a blind eye as bandits terrorised villages in the North, as farmers abandoned their lands, and as rural economies crumbled under the weight of poorly thought-out fuel subsidy removal,” Abdullahi said. “Now, under the heat of public discontent, the President suddenly remembers there are Nigerians to appoint into positions outside his Lagos.” The ADC insisted that Northerners would not be deceived by what it described as “token appointments,” noting that real inclusion requires meaningful consultation and policy fairness. “Tokenism is not inclusion, and symbolism is not governance,” the statement added. The party urged the Tinubu administration to abandon “Bourdillon-style appeasement politics” and focus on real nation-building through equitable policies and genuine national unity. “You cannot patch a broken roof with press releases and photo-ops,” the ADC concluded. “Trust can only be restored through sincere commitment to the federal character principle and inclusive governance.”

The Julius Abure-led Labour Party has disowned the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held by some stakeholders on Friday, describing the gathering as illegal, unconstitutional, and of no consequence. In a statement issued in Abuja and titled “Illegal NEC: Otti advised not to use Abia State resources on trivialities,” the factional National Secretary of the LP, Umar Farouk, warned Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to desist from spending state funds on partisan activities. Farouk reiterated that only the National Chairman and National Secretary of the Labour Party have the constitutional authority to summon a NEC meeting. He said, “The attention of the leadership of the Labour Party has been drawn to yet another illegal gathering of some suspended members of the party parading themselves as members of the party’s National Executive Committee. “Ordinarily, we didn’t think we should make any comment as regards this perennial jamboree since the meeting and its outcome are inconsequential, null and void.” The statement was in response to Governor Otti’s call for Julius Abure, factional leader Lamidi Apapa, and other party members to tender a formal apology as a condition for reconciliation. Otti made this demand during the inauguration of Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha as interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the party. Citing Articles 14(4)(b) and 13(B)(xii) of the LP constitution, Farouk argued that the Umuahia NEC meeting lacked legitimacy. He described it as a direct violation of the party’s internal procedures and declared that no leadership vacancy exists until 2028. He also referenced the Supreme Court ruling of April 4, 2025, which directed that all intra-party disputes be resolved internally. Farouk accused Governor Otti of being out of touch with current realities, stating, “Dr. Otti and his co-travellers must know by now that the train of the party has moved on and the party is focused ahead of the 2027 general election with or without them.” The Labour Party urged members to ignore the outcome of the Umuahia meeting and advised Otti to focus on governance. “We also urge the governor to channel Abia State resources to providing basic infrastructure for the good people of the state rather than wasting resources chasing shadows,” the statement concluded.

Amid rising economic hardship in Nigeria, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), George Agbakahi, has asserted that the country is better and Nigerians are happier under President Bola Tinubu compared to the years under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking on Arise Television’s news program on Thursday, Agbakahi said Tinubu’s administration has implemented initiatives that far surpass those of past governments. “Of course, Nigeria of today is a lot better than Nigeria of the PDP days,” Agbakahi declared. “Look at some of the initiatives the current president has put in place. During the PDP days, did you ever hear about student loans? Let’s be sincere. The President has put a lot of smiles on the faces of Nigerian parents.” He highlighted policies such as free vocational and technical training, introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiatives, and the adoption of electric vehicles, stressing that these were never available under previous administrations. Agbakahi also mentioned several economic empowerment programs, including ₦200 billion support from the Bank of Industry for SMEs and a ₦100 billion youth fund, which he said are improving lives across the country. When reminded that more Nigerians are currently living in multidimensional poverty than during the PDP era, the APC stalwart attributed it to the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of exchange rates, which he said past presidents avoided despite knowing it was necessary. “President Tinubu came in and looked at it and found out that it was just the best way to go. He even said it would be tough, but now it is easing up,” Agbakahi said, insisting that the reforms will yield long-term benefits. “There’s no way you can compare the PDP days and this current administration. No, no, no. It’s not doable,” he concluded.

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the opposition party as political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku confirmed his involvement in the formation of a new coalition platform, the Alliance Democratic Congress (ADC), which he described as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking change. His resignation was contained in a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman of Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The development was made public on Wednesday via a post by Atiku’s Special Assistant on Media on X (formerly Twitter). In his resignation letter, Atiku expressed appreciation to the PDP for the opportunities the party afforded him, while citing irreconcilable differences and a deviation from the party’s founding principles as reasons for his exit. “Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a presidential candidate twice has been one of the most significant chapters of my life,” Atiku stated. “As a founding father of this esteemed party, it is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision. However, I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the party has taken, which diverges from the foundational principles we stood for.” Atiku’s resignation marks a major shake-up in Nigeria’s political landscape, setting the stage for intense political maneuvering as parties and power blocs prepare for 2027. Full Details: Click here to read

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Nigerians to support the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising to eradicate hunger, drastically reduce fuel prices, and restore security across the country if elected into power. Speaking in Ilorin on Tuesday, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the current hardship caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has created a strong demand for an alternative political force. “The most important thing is that our job is half done with the current hunger in the land. Nigerians don’t want APC anymore. Anyone suffering today knows that they don’t want APC anymore,” Abdullahi stated. He stressed that ADC’s main challenge is to convince Nigerians that it is different from other opposition parties and represents a credible alternative. According to the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, ADC was formed in response to what he described as the “catastrophic policies” of the APC-led government, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the resultant inflation. “Look at the hardship caused by their policies. The vulcanizer who needs fuel for his machine knows how much he suffers. Parents sending children to school know that N5,000 today is not up to what N500 was before APC came on board,” he said. Abdullahi accused the ruling party of deliberately destabilizing opposition parties to maintain its hold on power, noting that ADC emerged as a coalition of politicians from PDP, SDP, NNPP, LP, and other parties determined to rescue the country. ADC’s Promises for Nigerians “Even my farm in that area is unsafe because of bandits. We are committed to restoring peace and comfort to Nigerians,” he added. Abdullahi urged Nigerians to give ADC a chance in 2027, promising that the party’s focus is to return stability and prosperity to the country.