Politics

Lagos, Nigeria | July 6, 2026 — The Lagos State chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from a purported meeting allegedly convened for the party’s Local Government Chairmen and Assembly candidates by Dr. Naheem Abiodun Balogun, describing the gathering as unauthorized and unrelated to the party’s official structure. In a statement […]

by Seyi Clement That HE Charles Soludo has an aversion to HE Peter Obi’s presidential aspiration is nothing new, and his right to such aversion cannot be denied. That HE Charles Soludo is a Tinubu apologist is also undeniable. I respect his right to support whomever his heart desires. Paradoxically, but as an aside, this

ABUJA, Nigeria A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over their alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment on Monday, directed INEC to remove the ADC, Action

Lagos, Nigeria – June 2, 2026 A major crisis appears to be brewing within the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as members of the State Executive Committee (Exco) have publicly accused the State Chairman, Hon. King Okuneye, of exclusionary leadership, financial opacity, and actions they say threaten the party’s electoral prospects.

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially postponed its governorship, State House of Assembly, and National Assembly primaries earlier scheduled to hold on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by the party’s Lagos State leadership on Thursday, confirming that the primaries will now

The screening exercise for aspirants of the Lagos chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), conducted by National Officials at the party’s secretariat on Saturday, May 23, has been described as highly successful. Party stakeholders and officials expressed satisfaction with the smooth coordination and active participation of aspirants during the exercise, which forms part of

Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency, Stella Osafile, has commended the screening process conducted by the Lagos NDC after successfully picking up her nomination form ahead of her second-term ambition. Speaking during the exercise, Osafile praised the party leadership for ensuring a transparent and orderly screening process. She expressed confidence

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has dismissed concerns over reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that his focus remains on rebuilding Nigeria. Speaking during an interaction with journalists, Obi said democracy allows individuals to offer themselves for service and be elected by the

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned the conduct of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries held across Nigeria, describing the exercise as chaotic, controversial, and a threat to democratic integrity. In a press statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Lagos State Publicity Secretary, Olushile Akinyemi, the

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced significant reductions in the cost of its nomination and expression of interest forms for women, youths, and persons living with disabilities (PWDs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the initiative is aimed at promoting inclusiveness and encouraging wider participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. In a