Politics

February 07, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it has not endorsed or recognized the Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The commission emphasized that the attendance of specific individuals at its...

February 05, (THEWILL) — The Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured its members that there is “no cause for alarm” following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) quarterly consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja, which was...

February 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s political landscape has expanded with the registration of two additional political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), bringing the total number of registered political parties in the country to 21. The Chairman...

February 05, (THEWILL) — Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, attended the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) quarterly consultative...

February 04, (THEWILL) — The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a proposal to make the electronic transmission of election results mandatory, instead retaining discretion of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over how results are transmitted, as it passed the...

February 04, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that preparations for the 2027 general elections are already underway, even as the 2025 Electoral Act Amendment Bill remains under final consideration by the National Assembly. Professor Joash...

February 04, (THEWILL) — Former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent and unresolved internal conflicts within the main opposition party. In a letter dated February...

February 05, (THEWILL) — The Management and Staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) have declared that the National Convention of the party held in Ibadan, Oyo State, remains valid and binding. They...

February 03, (THEWILL) — The Kwankwasiyya political movement has dismissed media reports suggesting its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is making moves to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claims as entirely baseless. The denial was...

February 02, (THEWILL) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has scheduled its national convention for March 28 and 29, 2026, in Abuja. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion of...