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Activities marking the defection of members of the Labour Party, LP, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, were violently disrupted on Saturday after unidentified hoodlums invaded the venue.

The event, jointly organised by LP and ADC to publicly acknowledge the movement of party members, was first scheduled to hold at the LP secretariat in Idimu.

However, chaos erupted when more than 100 suspected thugs reportedly stormed the premises, forcing party members and officials to flee.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers, some armed with knives, canes and other dangerous objects, assaulted individuals they encountered during the invasion.

The assailants were also heard chanting hostile slogans, declaring that LP and ADC were not welcome in Lagos State.

Several party members sustained injuries in the process, while party property, including furniture and flags, was vandalised.

Despite the disruption, officials of both parties quickly relocated the programme to an alternative venue, the Eco Centre Event Hall in Egbeda, in a bid to continue the ceremony.

Speaking on the incident, the LP Chairman in Alimosho, Mr Olanrewaju Olushola, popularly known as Heritage, condemned the attack, describing it as unprovoked and alarming, especially with the 2027 general elections approaching.


“What is most painful is that most of my members sustained varying degrees of wounds. This is in spite of the hoodlums going into our party secretariat in Alimosho and destroying our furniture and flags,” he said.

Olushola clarified that the defection itself had already taken place, stressing that Saturday’s gathering was merely a symbolic ceremony to inform the public of their decision.

According to him, nearly all LP members in Alimosho, including the party’s leadership structure, had collectively agreed to move to the ADC.


Also speaking, the party’s Alimosho Secretary, Mr Moses Akujuobi, explained that plans for an open defection ceremony had earlier been halted by the police, who cited the absence of formal approval.

He said the organisers had reached out to the Area M Commander, ACP Abaniwonda, who reportedly informed them that only the Commissioner of Police could authorise political events in the state.

“Incidentally, we could not reach the CP, but we informed the DSS, after which we went ahead since it wasn’t a rally but a quiet ceremony,” Akujuobi said.

He added that the situation became more tense upon arrival at the initial venue.

“When we got to the venue this morning, we were shocked to see police vans with heavily armed policemen. They informed us that we cannot hold the event and referred us to the police commissioner.

“While we were at it, the hoodlums besieged the place and began to beat people, leading to our deserting the venue,” he explained.

Akujuobi said party officials subsequently contacted members by phone to proceed to the second venue in Egbeda, where the programme resumed briefly.

“We, however, began to contact our members through phones to move to the second venue, which is the Eco Event Centre, and everyone witnessed what took place here.

“The hoodlums got wind of our second venue and equally attacked us, beating up our members again,” he added.

He noted that the decision to defect to the ADC was driven by internal leadership challenges within the Labour Party and protracted legal disputes affecting the party.

Shortly after the hoodlums vacated the second venue, several police vans carrying armed officers reportedly arrived at the location.

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has insisted that no politician from Southern Nigeria is better suited to lead the country beyond 2027 than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Ganduje made the assertion in Abuja while hosting a delegation of youth leaders from Northern Nigeria, representing all 19 northern states.

During the meeting, he rejected claims that the North would resist Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing such speculation as misguided.

“There is no better candidate to govern Nigeria beyond 2027 from the southern Nigeria than Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ganduje stated.

He cautioned critics against assuming that Northern voters would shift their support to another candidate in the next presidential election.

“Pertaining to the next election in 2027, those that are nursing or thinking otherwise that the north will vote another candidate other than Asiwaju are making a big mistake,” he warned.

According to Ganduje, Tinubu possesses rare political credentials that distinguish him from others, adding that Nigeria is fortunate to have a president whose entire life has been shaped by political engagement and democratic struggle.

“This is the first time Nigeria as a nation is lucky to have a politician as president; his constituency is politics, his upbringing is politics because he believes in the unity of this country,” he said.

The former Kano State governor also recalled Tinubu’s role in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement, emphasizing his sacrifices during the military era.

“In fact, he struggled; he was even in exile for democracy to survive in Nigeria. So, there is no better person to be elected in 2027 than Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ganduje added.

He further referred to an earlier political agreement reached ahead of the election of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which, according to him, ensured that power would return to the South after eight years in office.


“Asiwaju has only been there for less than four years now, and we have seen the measures, the reforms that he undertook,” Ganduje said. “The reforms that he introduced in order to improve the social economic development of this country.”

A UK court has mentioned President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and oil businessman Kolawole Aluko during proceedings in the corruption trial of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.

The names were raised as prosecutors presented documents and digital records before the Southwark Crown Court in London. The materials were introduced as part of evidence in the ongoing case against Alison-Madueke.

Prosecutors told the court that the evidence includes transcripts of audio recordings, WhatsApp messages, emails, and written correspondence. These items were said to have been recovered during searches carried out by the National Crime Agency and the Metropolitan Police at properties linked to the former minister.

The prosecution said the documents revealed several allegations connected to individuals within Nigeria’s political and business circles. They stressed that the materials were being tendered in support of their case and would be examined by the court.

During the hearing, oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde was mentioned in relation to claims that associates of businessman Kola Aluko benefited from their closeness to him. Ayinde was described as a known ally of President Tinubu.

The court also heard about a dispute involving Ayinde and billionaire businessman Femi Otedola. Prosecutors referred to a letter allegedly written to former President Muhammadu Buhari, in which Ayinde raised fears about her personal safety following the disagreement.

Another issue brought before the court involved Dumebi Kachikwu, a politician and businessman. Prosecutors alleged that he acted as a middleman in financial dealings connected to his brother, Ibe Kachikwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and as Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

The court was told that large sums of money were moved through these arrangements. These included claims of luxury spending, such as the purchase of an expensive wristwatch from Harrods and payments linked to medical bills.

Prosecutors also referred to correspondence written by Festus Keyamo, now Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. At the time, he acted as a lawyer in the matter. The letter reportedly described some of the payments as being related to land transactions.

Further evidence presented included records of telephone communications said to involve President Tinubu and former Vice President Osinbajo. Prosecutors also mentioned meeting records connected to Osinbajo’s former chief of staff, Adeola Ipaye. Parts of these communications were said to have been transcribed.

The prosecution maintained that all the documents and recordings formed part of its evidentiary case and would support the charges against Alison-Madueke.

Alison-Madueke is standing trial on five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. She has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Earlier in the trial, jurors were told that the former minister lived a lavish lifestyle while in the United Kingdom. The court heard that she used a personal shopper service at Harrods, which is reserved for customers who spend more than £10,000 each year.

Prosecutors claimed that over £2 million was spent on her behalf at the luxury store. Some of the purchases were allegedly made using cards linked to Kolawole Aluko and his company, Tenka Limited.

The court also heard that about £4.6 million was used to renovate properties in London and Buckinghamshire said to be connected to her.

Aluko, who was named in the Panama Papers, has previously faced investigations over claims that he helped move millions of dollars out of Nigeria as kickbacks for Alison-Madueke. Prosecutors said he held oil contracts with state-owned companies while seeking additional deals.

Meanwhile, Alison-Madueke’s physical appearance in court has drawn attention. She was seen leaving the court without a walking stick on Thursday, accompanied by a driver or bodyguard. This contrasted with earlier days when she arrived with a walking aid.

She was also recorded leaving the court briskly and without assistance on Wednesday. On Monday and Tuesday, she had been observed using a walking stick when entering and exiting the court premises.

Prosecutors earlier told the court that Alison-Madueke accepted £100,000 in cash while in office, along with other benefits. These allegedly included private jet flights, chauffeur-driven cars, and luxury items from brands such as Louis Vuitton and Harrods.

The trial continues as the defence is expected to respond to the evidence presented by the prosecution

madridguy:
This is nice of Erdogan. The weather in Turkey is too cold and Jagaban seriously need someone to be with him.

We Nigerians are very lucky to have a very hard working president. We appreciate you Jagaban.

The party’s spokesman in Zamfara, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress says it has discovered a fake party membership card in circulation, describing the action as a mischievous attempt to spoil the party’s name.

The party’s spokesman in Zamfara, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Mr Idris stated that the party came across a forged APC membership card doctored to contain an edited picture of the notorious bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji, making him appear to be a registered party member.

“This was carried out by mischievous elements who are not happy with the smooth, successful and coordinated manner in which the ongoing e-registration of members is going on in the state.

“Even to the man on the street, the forgery is detectable right from the card in which there’s the emboldened ’26’ on the date referred to the 26th day of January. Similarly, the photograph of the hardened criminal used on the card is his picture, popularly known by both security agencies and Nigerians in general,” Mr Idris said.

Mr Idris added,”No person can be duly registered without a NIN number, which Turji hasn’t, and therefore making nonsense of the efforts of the mischief-makers for failing to realise that APC programmes are mostly flawless.

“The forgers forgot that before any person is enrolled by NIMC, he must fill a form that will contain his full information before he is captured. How then could NIMC capture him with a military uniform and gun on his shoulders, or are they blind or had forgotten that such features are not acceptable?”

The APC politician added, “Also, from our records of today’s registration from Kware ward, we did not have the ID number with the initial ID code ’26’, which is for Niger, but forged for a Zamfara membership card, talk less of the name.

“Preliminary investigation has already linked the mischievous card to one of Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi’s boys, Babangida Aliyu Shinkafi (Waziri), who was recently suspended from participating in the ongoing e-registration programme due to his dubious attitude. The forgery is linked to him because it first appeared on his Facebook page.

“Bottom line is, the APC e-registration coordination in Zamfara and indeed the state’s chapter of the party wish to completely debunk and distance themselves from the fake membership card with registration number: ID: APC 261113000102.”

According to him, the code that starts with 26 is for Niger, not Zamfara, which starts with 36.

“This clearly shows their ignorance on the registration,” Mr Idris said, “We therefore call on the well-meaning citizens to disregard the card while an investigation into the fabricators is being conducted.
We have reported the forgery case to the security agencies, and we are sure the perpetrator will be arrested and prosecuted soon.”

Makinde Turning Emergency Opposition Mouthpiece Because President Tinubu Rejected Him

That Seyi Makinde's derogatory comment against President Tinubu at Osinbajo's birthday further confirmed that he got a cold shoulder from the President during his last visit to the Villa.

Like I made public, in his attempt to do a damage control on his public speech against the President, Makinde met the shock of his political life when he visited Asiwaju last week.

It is now obvious that after getting that cold shoulder from the President, Makinde must have realized that end of road has come in terms of reconciliation between him and the President. This is more so that the Asiwaju made it clear that as far as Oyo State is concerned, he will support his party’s candidates in 2027.

The emergency opposition mouthpiece Makinde is trying albeit unsuccessfully to turn himself to is an aftermath the response he got from the President last week, which I made public.

Furthermore, it has vindicated me because if Makinde had gotten a soft-landing that he expected from the President, he (Makinde) wouldn't have gone to make that statement, condemning the Government of President Tinubu, by calling the President a dictator while praising the Buhari's administration.

With this assurances too, the APC in Oyo State should now wake up and slug it out with Makinde's candidate, which he will field under the ADC, knowing full well that PDP won't be open for him to use.

Ayodele Fayose
Governor of Ekiti State
(2003 - 2006 and 2014 - 2018)
January 25, 2026

I have always admired Engr. Mohammed Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso from a distance, but he appears to have boxed himself into one of the tightest corner in his political career simply because of his refusal/indecision to take the Olive Branch that was offered him by APC much earlier. Let’s break down his predicament:

1. FACT NO. 1 - Kwankwaso wants to be President, but none of the major political parties will pick him as a candidate in 2027. APC & PDP are going South & ADC’s ticket is Atiku’s to lose. Atiku is the owner of ADC (argue with your keypad, if you like). Only a major political Party can win a Presidential election in Nigeria. NNPP is still a one-State Party and with the recent wave of defections from NNPP (including the Governor himself), it is doubtful if it can maintain its grip on Kano in 2027. A leader is only as strong as his devoted lieutenants.

2. FACT NO. 2 - Kwankwaso WILL NOT support a Northern candidate because that ends his own Presidential ambition since he MAY have to wait for another 16 years after 2027 to get a shot at the Presidency - 8 likely years for the Northern Candidate and another 8 likely years when it rotates to the South again. That’s a gamble he WILL NOT TAKE. He will be 86 years old by then. So, this entirely rules out an ATIKU-Kwankwaso cooperation in 2027

3. FACT NO. 3 - Based on the above calculations, the only pathway for Kwankwaso is in 2031, but the alliance he builds in 2027 will be crucial to his ambitions in 2031. If his grip on Kano slips in 2027, it will water down his clout and influence in 2031 to be handed a Presidential ticket by any of the major Political parties. This is the time he can cash in on his presumed dominance of Kano politics and take a chance.

[b]4. FACT 4: [/b]Kwankwaso’s only chance of a realistic alliance now with a major political Party is actually narrowed down to the PDP, the APC or the Labour Party (only if Peter Obi returns there and picks the 2027 Presidential ticket and he agrees to run as VP candidate to Obi). But all three options present their own challenges:

(a) with the PDP now gasping for breath, it may be easier for Kwankwaso to return to PDP on some terms (like taking over the entire structure in Kano and some North West States and returning Kano to PDP). And that will signal the death of NNPP. But with the zoning of the Presidential ticket to the South, that would mean a suspension of his 2027 Presidential ambition till 2031.

(b) If Kwankwaso decides to pitch tent with the APC, he is in no position to dictate so much terms to the Party. With the exodus of key figures from NNPP to APC in Kano, the APC’s structure in Kano is now in better stead to challenge the NNPP in 2027. The APC is therefore not so desperate for a Kwankwaso in Kano, but would be glad to welcome him into the Party. He still remains an asset. But one thing is sure: the APC cannot throw its entire structure in Kano under the bus for a Kwankwaso, especially with the Governor parting ways with him. However, the attraction of the APC for him is that the APC still has the national spread and structures to retain power in 2031. So, an APC option for Kwankwaso will also mean a suspension of his Presidential ambition till 2031.

(c) the 2027 Labour Party option for Kwankwaso is narrower because he simply cannot and will not run as Vice-Presidential candidate to Peter Obi. Take that to the bank. His own people will not even support him to give a likely fresh 8 years to the South (forget all the noise of ‘I will serve just one term).

FACT 5: From the scenarios above, Kwankwaso is in a very difficult political crossroads . The decision he makes now may retire him permanently from politics or revive his Presidential ambition. But one fact is clear: just like late Buhari and the CPC, without a handshake with another major Party, he will remain a local champion with his NNPP, but that too may soon vanish with the present predicament of the Party in Kano.

The Kano State government has warned supporters of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against making inflammatory statements or insulting the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, saying such actions will attract disciplinary measures.

The warning was issued the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, during the distribution of motorcycles to party members at the Open Space Theatre, Government House, Kano.

Daily Trust reports that Governor Yusuf was present at the event.

Bature said the government would not tolerate acts of indiscipline or disrespect towards Kwankwaso, describing him as a political leader whose role in Kano politics must be acknowledged, regardless of ongoing political developments.

“We will not accept indiscipline or insults against the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Anybody who engages in such behaviour will face the consequences. We will not accept it,” he said.

He urged supporters of the governor to conduct themselves with restraint and maturity, especially at a time of heightened political tension following recent realignments in the state’s political landscape.

According to him, the government remains committed to maintaining peace and internal cohesion among its supporters, stressing that political disagreements must not degenerate into personal attacks or abuse.

Bature also reminded party members that respect for leaders and discipline within the political structure were essential for stability and effective governance.

The warning comes amid ongoing reactions and debates following Governor Yusuf’s recent resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), a development that has generated mixed responses within the Kwankwasiyya movement and Kano residents.

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in 2023, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared January 23 as a “Day of Betrayal”.

Kwankwaso made the declaration following Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to dump the NNPP.

DAILY POST reports that the Kano Governor officially resigned from NNPP on Friday ahead of his imminent defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Addressing his teaming supporters in Kano, Kwankwaso said the day should be recorded in history as a day of betrayal, to ensure global awareness.

He said, “Today, as the leader of this Movement, I declare the 23rd of January as Betrayal Day.

“We believe that day should be permanently recorded in history to ensure global awareness of betrayal and the breaking of trust.”

Kwankwaso had begged the governor to remain in the opposition party, stating that the hard-fought mandate shouldn’t be handed over to his political rivals.

The circular highlighted steps for the loan repayment.

Less than two years after disbursing loans to tertiary institution students through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), President Bola Tinubu’s administration has requested repayment from beneficiaries of the scheme.

A circular dated January 23, signed by the University of Benin Registrar, A. A. Bobola, informed indebted students on the procedure for NELFUND loan repay from the federal government.

It stated, “This is to inform all students of the University of Benin who are beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) that the University Management has received the official guidelines for the repayment of student loans.”

The circular highlighted steps for the loan repayment, urging indebted students to “strictly follow the two-step procedure.”

The circular noted, “Please ensure that you follow these steps carefully to avoid any delay in confirming your loan repayment. Members of the university community, particularly affected students, are hereby requested to please note and comply accordingly.”

Request for repayment of the loan came barely two years after the loans were given to student to support their education in various institutions of higher learning.

In 2024, an Act establishing NELFUND was signed into law by Mr Tinubu.

Earlier in January, Managing Director, NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said “1,361,011 applications have been received, 864,798 students have so far benefited from the loan scheme, and a total disbursement stands at N161.97 billion.

Earlier in January, Managing Director, NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said, “1,361,011 applications have been received, 864,798 students have so far benefited from the loan scheme, and a total disbursement stands at N161.97 billion.”

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has declared that he is not for sale after Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state left the party.

Kwankwaso made this declaration on Friday while speaking to supporters immediately after Governor Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP.

DAILY POST reports that Yusuf on Friday officially resigned from the NNPP, citing protracted internal crises and legal disputes that he said have weakened the party’s cohesion nationwide.

Reacting, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, said he is committed to his political ideals, declaring that he would not compromise his principles for personal gain.

According to the former Kano state governor, his long-standing political struggle had always been aimed at the emancipation of ordinary Nigerians.

“I’m not for sale. Our political convictions keep me grounded. If I were in it for personal gain, I would have taken the easy route and you would be looking for me elsewhere, not in this place,” he said

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed anger over the failed cover-up attempt of Kaduna abduction, saying such development reflects dangerous obsession with public relations.

The ADC, which warned the federal government to stop denying security problem, condemned the failed cover-up attempt by the Kaduna State Government and the Nigeria Police Force of the mass abduction of Nigerians, who gathered for worship in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area.

The party described the attempt as part of the APC government’s preoccupation with hiding the truth in order to look good.

ADC, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, also criticised the Federal Government’s stone silence on this latest abduction of Christian worshippers, describing it as a sign of fatigue.

Expressing grave concern over the attempted cover up, ADC, which said that the incident was later confirmed by the same authorities after public outcry, added that “this episode raises a fundamental and dangerous question for our country: can a government whose first instinct is to withhold information and hide the truth be trusted to protect lives and improve security?

“The deliberate denial of a verified mass abduction is not a communications error. It is the behaviour of a government obsessed with looking good rather than solving problems. In moments of violence and emergency, truth is the first line of defence. It guides response, enables rescue, mobilises communities, and reassures a frightened public.

“However, when a government chooses silence or falsehood, it compounds danger, delays action, and deepens trauma. A government that lies during a security crisis does not merely fail its people; it actively places them at further risk.

“Credible reports that journalists, civil society actors, and independent observers were prevented from accessing affected communities make us wonder what exactly the government was attempting to hide.

“A government committed to solving problems in a time of crisis asks for information, not suppresses it. When official institutions dismiss verified accounts from families, community leaders, and religious bodies as falsehoods, they erode the very trust upon which effective security depends.”

ADC further said that the incident has also exposed serious contradictions in the so-called Kaduna peace approach, adding, “while the government moved swiftly to deny a major kidnapping in order to preserve a public image of peace and security, senior officials have openly acknowledged negotiations and concessions to bandits and criminal elements. This approach may grant immediate wins, but it is not sustainable; it is a dangerous gamble that rewards criminality while leaving law-abiding citizens vulnerable to further attacks.”

The ADC also condemned the Federal Government’s stone silence on this latest abduction of worshippers, adding, “this silence does not only suggest a lack of empathy; it indicates a government that is frustrated and has therefore chosen denial and silence. But silence by the Federal Government is not a strategy. It only reveals a government irritated that the public image it seeks to sell is being undermined by the reality of persistent insecurity in the country.

“The African Democratic Congress therefore calls for immediate and transparent rescue efforts for all abducted persons in Kurmin Wali and across Kaduna State. We further demand an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the initial denial of the abduction, including the role of all security and government officials involved in disseminating false information.

“All restrictions on journalists and civil society organisations seeking access to conflict-affected areas must be lifted without delay. Finally, the Kaduna State Government must fully disclose any agreements, negotiations, or arrangements entered into with armed groups, including their legal basis, terms, and oversight mechanisms.

“No Nigerian should ever have to beg their government to acknowledge their suffering. No family should be forced to prove that their loved ones have been taken by violence before the state will act. The ADC stands with the people of Kaduna State and with all Nigerians who believe that leadership begins with honesty, that authority carries responsibility, and that the first duty of government is to protect life, dignity, and truth.”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Senate of deliberately frustrating efforts to amend the Electoral Act 2022, warning that failure to reform the law could fatally undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

In a post shared on his verified X page, Atiku described the 2023 general elections as a “major setback,” blaming loopholes in the Electoral Act 2022 for enabling what he called brazen electoral rigging and making it nearly impossible for petitioners to successfully prosecute election cases in court.

According to him, meaningful reform of the legal framework governing elections is the only way to prevent a repeat of the flaws witnessed in 2023.

“It is imperative that if the mistakes of the 2023 election are to be corrected, the legal instrument for the conduct of the 2027 and subsequent future elections needs to be reviewed,” he stated.

Atiku, however, expressed concern that the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, appears unwilling to fast-track the necessary amendments.

“But as things stand, it has become obvious that the Senate is determined to frustrate the passage of amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act,” he said.

He also referenced a recent investigative report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), describing it as both an indictment of the Senate and a call for urgent legislative responsibility.

“The credibility of the 2027 general elections hinges on the urgency with which the Senate treats this crucial bill,” Atiku warned.

The former presidential candidate stressed that the amended law must be finalised and in force before the 2027 elections, insisting that any delay would amount to a deliberate attempt to compromise the process long before voting begins.

“Anything short of this is a deliberate attempt to rig the election long before the ballots are cast,” he added

“They country has been more or less been hijacked. You see some of the behaviour of the people in government, and when people say you can smash and grab power and run with it. That’s the language of banditry.


“A government that can forge a duly passed law. What do you call that. You see, some things have happened in my recent tome that is unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

“This is the first time the National Assembly will make a law then some people in government will sit and forge it.

“This is the first time we hear that the Nigerian government will pay $9m for lobbyists to make them look good before US President Donald Trump.”

2027: How we can get Tinubu out of power – ADC

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says it wants to get president Bola Tinubu out of power come 2027.


The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Friday when he featured in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST.

According to him: “We want to get Tinubu out of power. That’s the only way we can get our country back.


“Not desperately, because it is only by getting him out of power that we can take our country back.

“They country has been more or less been hijacked. You see some of the behaviour of the people in government, and when people say you can smash and grab power and run with it. That’s the language of banditry.


“A government that can forge a duly passed law. What do you call that. You see, some things have happened in my recent tome that is unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

“This is the first time the National Assembly will make a law then some people in government will sit and forge it.

“This is the first time we hear that the Nigerian government will pay $9m for lobbyists to make them look good before US President Donald Trump.”

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, says having to continue with President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government is scary to contemplate.

Abdullahi made this statement on Friday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST.

He said, ”The possibility of Nigerians having to continue with what the current APC government is doing under President Bola Tinubu is too scary to contemplate.’

“The years 2025 was a very good one for the ADC family. When we started in July last year, many people thought we won’t go far. The ruling party itself dismissed us

“They said the coalition will collapse before anyone would know it but seven months after, in 2026, here we are getting stronger than before.

“I’m very confident that if you gather political scientists to study the trajectory of political party development they will probably tell you that ADC has one of the fastest growth in Nigeria political history.”

Burob:
This should be a question for the individual state governments, anyone asking this questions from the center, must be a mentally lazy person.

What concerns us in Delta State with the activities in Lagos State, or Kebbi State?

jamesversion:
Do you think ADC stands a chance in 2027 if they fail to present an Atiku/Obi ticket??

AMINDA:
The destruction of the PDP and LP has failed to slow doen the opposition so they are on another wild goose chase. Tinubu’s only pathway to re-election is if he's the only candidate on the ballot on election day, which is impossible. He has no other way.