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Even With A Gun To My Head” — Obi’s One-Term Vow Sparks Fresh Credibility Clash With Presidency

Peter Obi one-term vow has intensified political tensions after the former Labour Party presidential candidate declared he would serve only one term “even with a gun to my head” if elected president. The statement triggered an immediate response from the presidency, escalating a growing trust and credibility battle now shaping coalition calculations, regional balancing debates, and early political alignments ahead of 2027.

PDP Faction War Erupts as Wike Bloc Denies ADC Alliance, Targets Turaki With Legal Threat

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PDP ADC alliance denial has escalated into a full factional confrontation as a Wike-aligned bloc rejected coalition claims, directly accused rival figures of misinformation and threatened legal action. With strong statements from Abdulrahman Muhammed and counter-narratives linked to Taminu Turaki, the dispute exposes internal power struggles as the party declares its crisis over and shifts focus to 2027.

ADC’s Early Cracks Mirror PDP Collapse Pattern as Showunmi Warns on Leadership Failure

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ADC PDP crisis pattern Nigeria is emerging as fresh legal disputes and internal tensions within the ADC raise concerns of a familiar trajectory. In a pointed interview on Volume with Femi Dlive, Segun Showunmi’s critique of PDP’s leadership failure and courtroom dependence now doubles as a warning that Nigeria’s opposition may be repeating the same structural mistakes.

ADC Crisis Deepens: Supreme Court to Hear David Mark Appeal Against Nafiu Bala Over Party Leadership

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ADC leadership crisis Supreme Court proceedings will intensify as the apex court hears an appeal filed by David Mark against Nafiu Bala over control of the party. The case follows conflicting court rulings, INEC’s delisting of Mark as chairman, and rival protests, placing the party’s leadership structure and opposition alliances at a critical turning point.

ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Bias as Electoral Integrity Crisis Deepens

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ADC INEC chairman resignation crisis has escalated after the African Democratic Congress demanded the immediate resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan over alleged partisan conduct linked to past social media activity. The opposition warns the controversy could erode electoral credibility ahead of 2027, while INEC firmly denies the claims, setting up a high-stakes institutional confrontation.

PDP Convention Opens Amid Crisis as Party Faces Internal Divisions Ahead of 2027

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The PDP convention crisis has taken centre stage as the Peoples Democratic Party convenes amid deep internal divisions and factional tensions. With key stakeholders split over leadership direction and strategic alliances, the gathering is seen as a critical test of unity ahead of the 2027 elections, where opposition strength may depend on resolving lingering structural conflicts.

Kwankwaso Says “I’m Not for Sale” Amid NNPP Defections and Political Uncertainty

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Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has reaffirmed his political convictions, declaring that he will not compromise his principles for personal gain amid defections from the NNPP. Speaking to supporters in Kano, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement urged early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing loyalty to ideology over political expediency.

Presidency Fires Back: Onanuga Slams Obi as ‘Abysmal Failure’ After ADC Defection

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The Presidency has launched a blistering response to Peter Obi’s defection to the ADC, with presidential aide Bayo Onanuga accusing the former Anambra governor of failure, bitterness and lacking the pedigree to lead Nigeria.

Pat Utomi Draws Red Line: ‘The Day Peter Obi Becomes Someone’s VP, I Walk Away’

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Renowned political economist Pat Utomi has issued his strongest warning yet over the future of Peter Obi, declaring he would immediately withdraw support if the former Anambra governor accepts a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 elections.