Politics

Peter Obi Finally Dumps ADC

Peter Obi Finally Dumps ADC Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal disputes, court cases, and what he described as a toxic political environment. In a statement released on Sunday morning via his personal X handle, Obi said his decision followed deep reflection after attending church Service “Fellow Nigerians, good morning. I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you,” he said. Obi described the pressures of public life, saying…

May

2026

ADC Begins Sale Of N100m Presidential Forms, Others, Set Dates For Primaries.

ADC Begins Sale Of N100m Presidential Forms, Others; Sets Primaries’ Dates The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, setting May 25, 2026, for its presidential primary and pegging its nomination form at N100 million. In a statement issued by Bolaji Abullahi, spokesman of the party, the ADC said the timetable outlines guidelines and requirements for the nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing its commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and strict compliance with the Electoral Guidelines. According to the schedule, the process is already underway, with the…

May

2026

Abia APC Power Tussle: Amb. Offor Slams The Kalu Blocs, Accuses Them Of Self-Serving Ambitions Over Masses’ Welfare

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Abia APC Power Tussle: Amb. Offor Slams The Kalu Blocs, Accuses Them of Self-Serving Ambitions Over Masses' Welfare The ongoing power tussle within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has come under fierce attack from Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom) who has openly accused key figures in the party of pursuing personal political interests at the expense of the people. Ambassador Offor did not mince words in his criticism of the struggle between Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, describing it as a desperate scramble for control…

May

2026

‘Obi, Kwankwaso Will Join NDC Next Week’ – Kwankwasiyya Movement

‘Obi, Kwankwaso Will Join NDC Next Week’ — Kwankwasiya Movement Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, the Kwankwasiyya movement has informed TheCable. Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, told TheCable on Friday night that the decision was sealed after a unanimous endorsement by stakeholders. Mohammed said discussions with the NDC have reached “about 90 percent”, with only minor issues left to tidy up, adding that the former governor and Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), will move to the…

May

2026

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Peter Obi Is Not A True Igbo Man, He Can’t Lift Nigeria Out Of Poverty – Yul Edochie

Peter Obi Is Not A True Igbo Man, He Can’t Lift Nigeria Out Of Poverty – Yul Edochie Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has launched an attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, questioning his leadership credentials and identity as an Igbo man. Edochie said Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is “not a true Igbo man” and lacks leadership qualities. He further claimed that Obi has not been able to lift his own family out of poverty, arguing that he would therefore be unable to lift Nigeria out of poverty if elected president. In a post…

May

2026

The Big Masquerade Arrives: Ikenna Ukwa Picks APC Nomination Form For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

2027: IKENNA UKWA PICKS APC NOMINATION FORM FOR AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY Frontline aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, has formally purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the party to contest the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Speaking to journalists shortly after obtaining the forms, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa said his decision to contest was borne out of a desire to offer purposeful and efficient representation and attract more federal presence in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency. He described his aspiration as “a mission to change the leadership narrative…

Apr

2026

ADC Will Be On Ballot In 2027 – David Mark Assures Members Amid Legal Battles

ADC Will Be On Ballot In 2027 – David Mark Assures Members Amid Legal Battles The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will be on the ballot for all elections in 2027 despite ongoing legal challenges. The assurance follows a recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the party currently taking legal steps including an appeal and an application for stay of execution. Speaking on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the ADC legal team, Senator Mark addressed party leaders on the ongoing litigation involving…

Apr

2026

It’s Time For Nigeria To Produce Igbo President- El-Rufai’s Son

It’s Time For Nigeria To Produce Igbo President – El-Rufai’s Son, A son of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir, has said it’s time for Nigeria to produce “a pure blood Igbo President”. Bashir said until Nigeria produces an Igbo President, wounds of the past would persist. Posting on X, Bashir wrote: “It’s high time Nigeria had a pure blood Igbo President. Until then, all these wounds of the past will persist to remain.” In 2019, Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was the running mate to then Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Due…

Apr

2026