The Senate on Thursday, May 7, reversed recent amendments to its Standing Orders following concerns from lawmakers that some of the new provisions were inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Earlier in the week, the Red Chamber had revised its rules to tighten eligibility requirements for presiding and principal officer positions. The changes…
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has questioned the strength of Peter Obi’s online support base, claiming that many members of the “Obidient” movement on social media are automated or manipulated accounts, commonly known as bots. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, May 7, Bwala argued that the…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has met with the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to seek stronger security cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan described security as a crucial element of the electoral process, stressing that protecting voters, election officials, and materials is essential…
Dele Momodu has criticised Peter Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the former Labour Party presidential candidate should have remained in the party to test his political strength. Momodu, publisher of Ovation International, made the comments during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, May 6. He was…
Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The defections were formally announced during plenary on Tuesday, May 5. This development follows a major political shift on May 3, when Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,…
Nigeria’s Senate has revised its internal rules to make the requirements for becoming Senate President more stringent, limiting the role to lawmakers with greater experience. The decision followed a closed-door session on Tuesday, May 5, where senators agreed on new criteria designed to strengthen institutional hierarchy and deepen legislative expertise. Under the new rules, only…
Peter Obi has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing persistent internal crises within the party. In a statement released on May 3, Obi explained that his decision was driven by “endless court cases, internal conflicts, suspicion, and division” within the ADC. Addressing Nigerians, Obi said he felt compelled to speak…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its official records, reinstating Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with other members of the party’s National Working Committee. A review of INEC’s website shows the updated ADC leadership, listing Mark as chairman and former Osun State governor,…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the Ibadan convention organised by a faction of the People’s Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki, which took place in Ibadan in November last year. In a split ruling of three to two, the court; through a lead judgment delivered by Justice Stephen Adah—strongly criticised the Turaki faction…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has announced his departure from the party and his intention to join the Peoples Redemption Party. He made the announcement on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, citing internal conflicts and what he described as a departure…
