Politics

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to serve President Bola Tinubu with his suit challenging the President’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election through the APC within seven days.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has rejected the suggestion that he would pursue Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike if he wins the 2027 presidential election.

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has declared that it is willing to participate in the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, but will not sacrifice its ideology, identity or core principles for the alliance.

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Nigerians to support continuity in governance ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying there is no point seeking political change merely for the sake of change.

The warning came on Tuesday in Uyo at a two-day seminar on violence-free elections organised by the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and Akwa Ibom State Government, with the theme: “Promoting Peaceful, Free, Fair and Credible Elections in Akwa Ibom State.”

Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Tuesday declared that his political commitment for 2027 is to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and not to candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) contesting governorship, National Assembly or State House of Assembly seats.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to release his academic records, while challenging President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other presidential candidates.

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have drawn a political red line against alliances and arrangements capable of weakening the party or undermining President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused South Africa of betraying the spirit of African solidarity for which Nigeria fought during the country’s struggle against apartheid.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the timely release of funds due to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and other Regional Development Commissions, warning their boards and managements that corruption, waste and politically driven projects will attract sanctions.