Politics

Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Pick ADC Presidential Nomination Forms

May 08, (THEWILL) — The 2027 presidential race on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gathered significant momentum on Friday as former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, formally entered the contest...

APC Announces Screening Schedule For National Assembly Aspirants Ahead Of Primaries

May 08, (THEWILL) — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the screening schedule for aspirants seeking to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections for the 2027 general elections. In a...

Suit Seeking Jonathan’s Disqualification From 2027 Race Adjourned to May 11

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May 08, (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to May 11, 2026, the hearing of a suit seeking to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, following applications and procedural...

Judge Puts ADC Leadership Case On Hold, Awaits Chief Judge’s Decision

May 08, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has temporarily suspended proceedings in a suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the court awaits administrative direction from the Chief Judge over a...

Leadership Dispute: Judiciary Must Remain Independent, ADC Insists, Alleges Plot To Influence Court Proceedings

May 08, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reiterated its call for strict adherence to judicial independence in the ongoing leadership-related legal dispute before the Federal High Court, alleging that there are covert attempts to influence court...

Shettima Leads APC Leadership As Tinubu Submits 2027 Election Forms

May 08, (THEWILL) — Vice President Kashim Shettima, on behalf of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee, on Friday, received the Nomination and Expression of Interest forms of President Bola Tinubu, formally marking the commencement of his...

Court Fixes May 25 For Hearing In NDC Suit Challenging Electoral Act Provisions

May 08, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 25 for hearing in a suit instituted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), challenging provisions of the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026, which the party says...

Alleged Plot Against Uzodimma Sparks Confusion Within Progressive Governors’ Forum

May 08, (THEWILL) — Confusion and controversy engulfed the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) on Friday, following reports of an alleged plot by some governors to remove the chairman of the forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, over...

Jonathan’s 2027 Prospects Face Court Test Amid Renewed Political Pressure

May 07, (THEWILL) — Former President Goodluck Jonathan may face a major constitutional hurdle over any potential return to active presidential politics as a Federal High Court in Abuja prepares to hear a suit seeking his disqualification from the...

El-Rufai’s Son, Two Other Reps Defect to ADC

May 07, (THEWILL) — Three members of the House of Representatives, including Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency and son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, have announced their exit from their respective political parties to...