02.05.2026

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ADC Emerges as Opposition Hub as Atiku, Obi and PDP Bloc Converge Amid Realignment Signals

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ADC opposition realignment signals are intensifying as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and a powerful PDP bloc converge around the party amid its leadership crisis. What appeared as a strategic engagement now points to deeper political positioning, raising questions about whether ADC is evolving into a central platform for a broader coalition ahead of future elections....

Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Moves Toward ADC in Major 2027 Political Realignment

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Kwankwaso resignation from NNPP has triggered a major political shift ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, as the former Kano governor prepares to join the African Democratic Congress. His move, alongside high-level meetings with Atiku Abubakar and growing alliance talks with Peter Obi, signals a possible opposition coalition that could reshape the national political landscape...

Opposition, Presidency Clash Over Electoral Act 2026 Provisions Ahead of 2027 Polls

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The Electoral Act 2026 controversy intensified in Abuja as opposition leaders accused the Presidency and National Assembly of embedding anti-democratic provisions in the new law, particularly on electronic transmission and party primaries. The Presidency and Senate rejected the claims, insisting the amendments strengthen transparency while urging critics to pursue formal legislative channels....

FCT Area Council Elections 2026: APC Wins 5 Councils as 15% Turnout Fuels Electoral Act Backlash

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The FCT Area Council Elections 2026 delivered five council victories to the APC and one to the PDP, but a 15 per cent voter turnout and intensifying criticism of the Electoral Act 2026 have reshaped the political narrative. Parties, civil society and religious leaders now warn that trust in Nigeria’s electoral framework faces renewed strain ahead of 2027....

PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Blamed for Prolonged Party Rift

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Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party is facing renewed internal turmoil as a senior party chieftain publicly accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of fuelling its prolonged leadership crisis. The allegation reopens wounds from the 2022 presidential primary, raising fresh questions about party cohesion, opposition credibility, and whether the PDP can stabilise ahead of the 2027 elections....

Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections....

Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon List Triggers Outrage Over Drug Offenders and Convicted Killers

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President Bola Tinubu’s approval of 175 presidential pardons has provoked a national backlash after the list was found to include convicted drug offenders and murder convicts. Opposition leaders and civil society groups call it a moral setback for a government that had pledged discipline and rule of law reform...

APC Slams Atiku, Says Anarchy Talk Degrades His Status

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The All Progressives Congress has condemned Atiku Abubakar’s warning that hunger could provoke a revolution, calling it reckless and degrading to his status as a former vice president. APC spokesman Felix Morka said Atiku and the PDP squandered opportunities in power, entrenched poverty, and remain “clueless” about solving Nigeria’s economic challenges....

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