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Information Minister Suspends Aide Over Unauthorized 2027 Niger Governorship Publication

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Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, has suspended his aide, Sa’idu Enagi, following the circulation of an unauthorised political article related to the 2027 Niger State governorship election. The Ministry confirmed that the write-up, titled ‘Malagi 2027’, was published without the minister’s approval and does not represent his views. The article reportedly speculated on political developments ahead of the 2027 governorship race. In a statement on Wednesday, Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to Malagi, urged the public to disregard the publication. “Please disregard the write-up as the Honourable Minister neither directed nor approved the publication,” Ibrahim said. He added that an immediate investigation had been launched and that the aide responsible had been suspended. The ministry also addressed speculations about Malagi’s relationship with Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, noting that both maintain a cordial and cooperative relationship for the benefit of the state. “It is noteworthy that the Honourable Minister and his home state governor enjoy a positive, mutual relationship for the greater good of Niger State, and therefore, speculations about the 2027 elections will appear inimical to these noble objectives,” the statement said. Malagi, who was nominated and confirmed as minister by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2023, previously contested the 2023 APC primary for Niger State governorship but lost to Umar Bago, who went on to win the election. The minister remains focused on his federal duties at the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

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Datti Baba-Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition Under Labour Party

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Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, has officially declared his intention to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, amid ongoing shifts in the opposition landscape. Baba-Ahmed, who was Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 election, made the announcement during a rally at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. The declaration follows Obi’s recent exit from the Labour Party to join the African Democratic Congress, a move that has fueled debates over the party’s future and the direction of Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the next general election. Speaking to party supporters, Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his presidential ambition is independent of Obi’s political moves, noting that his desire to contest predates the 2023 election. He said, “I have made myself to contest for the office in 2027. I’m not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes. Before Governor Peter Obi filed for the presidency, I had already aspired to run. The records are there for everyone to see.” Reflecting on his political journey, Baba-Ahmed recalled his 2018 attempt to secure the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential ticket, before later aligning with Obi in the Labour Party. “In October 2018, I contested in the PDP primaries in Port Harcourt and even approached Obi for his support. He was gracious. I saw a rare opportunity for national unity with Obi in 2023, and that is why I chose to support him,” he explained. Addressing potential concerns about religion and ethnicity, Baba-Ahmed affirmed that Nigeria’s constitution allows every qualified citizen to run for office. “Yes, I am a practising Muslim and a Hausa man, but I am also Nigerian. The constitution permits me to contest, and I am doing this because Nigeria needs help,” he said. While making his intentions public, Baba-Ahmed stressed his commitment to following party and electoral guidelines. “Until INEC releases the election timetable and the Labour Party officially calls for aspirants, I will not take any further action. But Nigerians know the truth,” he added.

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Atiku Rejects Calls To Step Down For Peter Obi, Says No ADC Aspirant Will Withdraw

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Amid calls from Obidients for presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to step down for Peter Obi, former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has firmly rejected the idea, declaring that no candidate in the coalition will withdraw for another. Atiku made his position known in a statement on Tuesday, signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, following comments from Obi’s supporters, including Prof Pat Utomi and Aisha Yesufu, who dismissed the possibility of Obi emerging as a Vice Presidential candidate within the coalition. Labeling the calls as a threat to democracy, Atiku said: “Any call—overt or covert—for Atiku to ‘step aside’ is a gift to authoritarian ambition and a betrayal of the Nigerian people.” He also accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of shrinking democratic space and deliberately weakening opposition parties to establish what he described as a “creeping, de facto one-party state.” According to Atiku, Nigerians have endured nearly three years of harsh economic policies and restricted democratic freedoms, while the APC has sought to suppress political alternatives through pressure on opposition forces. Atiku said the ADC was created by opposition figures to resist these trends and offer Nigerians a credible alternative. He alleged that individuals aligned with the Presidency are attempting to interfere in the party’s internal affairs, particularly the process of selecting a presidential candidate. “Let it be stated plainly: the ADC is on a national rescue mission,” the statement read, emphasizing the party’s commitment to an “open, transparent, and competitive process” for choosing its flagbearer. He warned against external meddling, saying, “APC proxies and external meddlers have no standing to intimidate, blackmail, or sabotage this democratic resolve.” The former vice president noted that the party is focused on building strong grassroots structures nationwide and urged “disruptors and infiltrators” to allow the process to proceed without interference. Declaring that all qualified aspirants would have the opportunity to contest, Atiku said: “No one is stepping down.” He added that if anyone should consider stepping aside, it should be President Tinubu, whom he described as “a national liability.” Atiku concluded by reaffirming the ADC’s determination to challenge the ruling party and “end the misfortune imposed by the Tinubu-led APC.”

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Turaki-Led PDP NEC Meets Jonathan Amid Party Leadership Crisis

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The Peoples Democratic Party’s national working committee, headed by Kabiru Turaki, is meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting is taking place at Jonathan’s office in Maitama, the nation’s capital, and while the details of the discussion have not been disclosed, sources suggest it concerns the party’s leadership tussle and the broader state of the nation. The PDP has been embroiled in internal conflict since November, when a faction backed by governors, including Bauchi State’s Bala Mohammed and Oyo State’s Seyi Makinde, held a convention that elected a new national working committee with Turaki as chairman. During that convention, the party expelled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and several of his allies, including former Oyo State governor Ayodele Fayose, ex-national secretary Samuel Anyanwu, former national organising secretary Umar Bature, former legal adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade, ex-lawmaker Mao Ohuabunwa, former Imo PDP chairman Austin Nwachukwu, former Abia PDP chairman Amah Nnanna Abraham, former national vice-chairman (south-south) Dan Orbih, and Turnah George. Rejecting the expulsion, Wike’s faction set up a parallel national working committee, board of trustees, and national executive committee. In retaliation, the Makinde-aligned faction also expelled members loyal to Wike, deepening the party’s leadership crisis.

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Wike Tells APC National Secretary To Stay Out Of Rivers State Politics, Warns Against Reckless Comments

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, to avoid interfering in Rivers State politics and to be careful with his public statements. Wike issued the warning during a “thank-you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area, alleging that the APC had received part of the N600 billion left in the state’s coffers. The minister’s remarks followed claims by the APC Vice Chairman (South-South), who reportedly referred to Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “the so-called Governor” during a visit to Khana/Gokana Local Government Area and suggested Fubara could not win a second term without Wike’s influence. Reacting to the comment, Basiru called it “unfortunate” and stressed that Fubara’s position as governor deserved respect, regardless of political differences. “The office of the governor is an exalted position, and whoever occupies it must be respected,” Basiru said in a Facebook post on Sunday. In response, Wike warned that Rivers State is a “no-go area” for political meddling. He advised Basiru to learn from others who had previously tried to interfere in the state’s affairs and cautioned against making careless statements. “Let me warn those who come to Rivers State. You know about our N600 billion, yet you come here, take, and speak recklessly. Take this message to your National Secretary: leave Rivers State alone. Go and learn from those who tried before. Don’t take our support for Mr. President for granted. Be careful with your words,” Wike said. He added, “If your hand burns, don’t blame me. This state is a no-go area. Take the one you have taken and stop making unnecessary comments.” Meanwhile, Renewed Hope Ambassador for Rivers State, Desmond Akawor, expressed concern over stalled development in Oyigbo since Fubara assumed office. He urged that the area receive its fair share of the N600 billion left in the state account. “We elected Governor Fubara expecting meaningful development in Oyigbo, but progress has stalled. The only tangible benefit we’ve received is a commissioner slot, which was given to me. Beyond that, nothing substantial has reached our people,” Akawor said. He added, “Oyigbo must not be excluded from the N600 billion allocations. If N40 billion is distributed across groups, Oyigbo must get its fair share. We are asking for fairness, not favors.”

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Rivers State Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu Defects From PDP To APC

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Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just over a month after Governor Siminalayi Fubara and most state and federal lawmakers from the state defected. Odu completed her APC registration on Sunday at Akabuka, Ward 8, Unit 11 in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area and subsequently toured all six zones of the LGA to raise awareness about the party’s ongoing e-registration exercise. The development was confirmed in a statement on Monday by Owupele Benebo, Head of Press, Office of the Deputy Governor. Addressing stakeholders, Odu explained that her move aligns with the recent shift by Governor Fubara and urged residents to register with the APC in support of both the President and the governor. “The aim is to further strengthen the support base of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara,” she said. “During our tour, large crowds welcomed us, saying they would follow wherever I go, and wherever Governor Fubara and President Tinubu go. I have visited all six zones — Egi, Omoku, Osomini, Igburu, Egbema, and Ndoni — and the reception has been overwhelming.” Odu described the defection as a significant boost to the APC’s presence in the LGA and an indication of growing grassroots support for the party leadership. The statement also noted that hundreds of Labour Party members in Ndoni joined the APC during her tour, expressing excitement about their new political alignment.

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Wike Ends Political Ties With Fubara, Vows to Pick Trusted Successor for 2027

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Rivers State Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that his political relationship with Governor Siminalayi Fubara is over, vowing to select a more dependable successor for the 2027 elections. Addressing his supporters over the weekend in Ahoada Local Government Area, Wike said, “We will not repeat the mistakes of 2023. Are we going back there? No! We are not going there. I’ve heard people say they will call me and give me instructions. That will not happen. “In Rivers State, nobody will dictate to me. There was a first agreement, and it was broken. A second agreement was also reneged upon. Which one will be honored next? We are not making that mistake again. “Now that the opposition has collapsed, everybody is shouting ‘on your mandate’! But we have been working on your mandate all along.” Wike also addressed Fubara’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress, stressing that his support for President Bola Tinubu does not guarantee Fubara a reelection ticket. “I have been clear about my support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He deserves to complete his eight years because of the love he has shown Rivers State. Who would have imagined a Rivers man becoming the Minister of the FCT? “But shouting ‘on your mandate’ repeatedly will not secure an automatic ticket, no matter how many times it’s done.” The former governor added, “We are not against the president, but in Rivers State, we must choose someone we can trust—someone who allows us to go home and sleep peacefully. Politics is about interests. If you don’t value what people have done for you, then you have a problem.”

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Kwankwaso Insists On Presidential Or Vice Presidential Slot As Condition For 2027 Defection

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Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has made it clear that any move away from his current political platform ahead of the 2027 general election will depend strictly on the position being offered to him. Speaking in Kano on Saturday while hosting supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the former Kano State governor confirmed that discussions are ongoing at the national level about aligning with an opposition coalition. However, he stressed that he is not interested in vague promises or minor appointments. “At the national level, talks are ongoing to join an opposition coalition. We told them that we agree to go with you, but what will you give me. Appointments? How many? Which one among them will fit me, which I will accept?” Kwankwaso stated that his stance has already been clearly communicated to those involved in the talks, insisting that only the top positions would justify such a political shift. “I have made it categorically clear that I will only join a coalition that considers me as either the presidential or vice-presidential candidate.” He added that his supporters across the country would not back any defection unless it firmly places him as either the presidential or vice-presidential flag bearer in the 2027 election. The former governor also disclosed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had previously made overtures to him. According to Kwankwaso, those discussions collapsed after the party failed to present what he described as a concrete and meaningful offer capable of benefiting both him and his political base.

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