₦airaland Forum

seunmsg:
Peter Obi and his supporters really need to realize that they can’t win the presidential election by lying. It is a wrong and shameful strategy that won’t work. Lying, propaganda, scare mongering, tribalism and online bullying won’t earn you the presidency. Come up with better alternatives and engage more constructively. Nigerians are seeing through all your shenanigans.

SmartPolician:
This is an X gist that you consider untrue. Why are you disturbing us with it on Nairaland?

SuperEagles:
Who swear for Akpabio again because I know nobody in Akwa Ibom swear for am.

Have you lpob n obidient from the SE started swearing for Akpabio ? If that is the case what as he done or stolen from you.

seunowa:
I will vote Jonathan ahead of falsehood peddler from agulu

jamafa:
The person that created it did same.

He is not as desperate as obi anyways 😂

AMINDA:
Lol. Why do you keep seeking my validation? Simply make your comments and move on. If you truly believe that Tinubu has won the North again because Bago is his self-imposed campaign director, why not proceed to celebrate his victory? You seem agitated. I believe you have demystified the "Northern supremacist and born-to-rule hegemonists", why then does their vote mean so much to you?

APC has virtually all the governors and elites on their side but for some reason, they don't seem confident of victory. They would rather hound all opposition politicians and attempt to scuttle all political parties in order to run unopposed. The signs are there for the discerning.

kedeojo:
Lie, go to Facebook and Twitter and see your igbos insulting Jonathan because he was rumored to be contesting. Those our south south brothers who think we are same with bitter people will now understand why others don't regard them. All malam to his kettle.

And I look forward to the time when the anti corruption fight in this country will be under one law that applies to all, no matter who is involved, and not one targeting political opponents and perceived enemies of the incumbent government.

I expect the anti-graft operatives to be guided by their conscience and the rule of law if they hope to achieve much in wiping out corruption in our society.

amaridigital:
No agbadorian will ever attack Jonathan because they know that all those noise is a trick to finally take the shine off Obidient noisemakers and their man-baby liar from Agulu and the beauty of the plan is that it worked. No be Wike get PDP wey dem dey beg Jonathan to contest and did you ever hear Wike complain about Jonathan candidacy? I have said it once and I will repeat it again. Soludo is the only one who has anything with a semblance of political intelligence in the entire SE region but unfortunately his people will kill his career.

Krankhead:
Agbadorians are not attacking Jonathan rather Obidients because they lnow Obi is finished politically

brain54:
Hahaha...

Them dey carry this one go where he no know!

🤣🤣🤣

CoronaVirusPro:
God bless His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

Gradually, we getting there…..

lordm:
Hmm. That's small money for oando . They should pay and avoid stress

Gentledove2001:
The usual noise-makers have been attacking this man since the news broke about him contesting the 2027 election. He is no longer their hero because he is gradually taking the spotlight away from their Agulu package fraud a man who lies for a living, a failed governor, and a failed presidential candidate who jumps from one party to another.

helinues:
Another thread about Kwam1

Okay..Peter Obi addressed Nigerians on democracy day, please on which capacity did he use to do that.

This same law which you don't want to be selective, should it have also applied to Peter Obi for that act or you don't know it's against the law?

Panic has gripped the African Democratic Congress as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission allegedly targets key members of the 2027 coalition, who are working to unseat President Bola Tinubu at the 2027 election.

This comes as the EFCC on Monday interrogated former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a member of the coalition, over an alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189bn.

Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30am and was taken in for questioning by investigators.

An EFCC source told The PUNCH that the withdrawals were suspected to be in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The source said, “Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189billion.

“The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. The governor arrived the EFCC’s headquarters around 11:30am and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime.”

Another official of the commission, who also spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, said, “He is in custody at our Abuja corporate headquarters. The investigation is ongoing.”

When contacted, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment on the matter but ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed to The PUNCH three former governors, who are key leaders of the coalition, had been invited by the anti-graft body.

In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, ADC Abdullahi stated, “Yes, they have summoned our members, but I won’t give you names. There are three of them, former governors. Some are already members of the National Assembly, while others are not.

“Some left office in 2023, and some even earlier than that. This is an attempt to force them to leave the coalition, or to intimidate them into not taking an active part in it. But we are determined to rescue Nigeria.”

In a statement issued earlier on Monday, Abdullahi had alleged that the EFCC had compromised its integrity by reopening old cases against opposition politicians while turning a blind eye to allegations involving the ruling All Progressives Congress members.

Responding, the EFCC refuted the accusation of being a political tool of the APC, maintaining that opposition members found guilty of wrongdoing would face prosecution in court.

The ADC, however, warned that selective probes for the ruling party eroded public trust and weakened the fight against corruption.

The ADC statement read, “In recent days, several senior members of the Opposition Coalition have received EFCC summons that are clearly politically motivated. These are not fresh cases arising from new evidence but new files opened in reaction to emergent political affiliations to intimidate key opposition figures.

“The EFCC was created to be a fearless defender of the Nigerian people’s trust, applying the law evenly to all, friend or foe, ruling party or opposition. Today, that vision appears to have been compromised. The Commission now operates like a department of the APC, deployed to fight government critics and opposition figures thereby achieving what the government cannot achieve through public debate.

“Meanwhile, we have observed how investigations into ruling party allies quietly fade away while opposition figures are dragged before the court of public opinion with sometimes decade-old allegations that have been hastily revived and dressed up as fresh evidence. This is selective prosecution, and selective prosecution is the death of justice.

“It does appear that in today’s Nigeria, one’s guilt or innocence depends on one’s party membership, not evidence. For example, since a certain former governor defected to the APC with his state’s entire political machinery, the EFCC’s investigations into his administration have vanished from public view. Not a question has been asked. Not a document leaked. Not a single update. Yet the same EFCC still somehow find means to reopen old cases against opposition leaders and pursue the stale allegations against them.”

ADC stressed that the EFCC is owned by the Nigerian people and funded by taxpayers, not the APC.

ADC added, “It does not augur well for the EFCC if people think that all you need to point the accusing hands of the Commission in your direction is to stand opposed to the ruling party and all that it takes for protection is to align with the government.

“Unfortunately, this is the widely established perception in Nigeria today, which the commission by its recent actions, including the ongoing surreptitious harassment of opposition leaders, has given credence to.

“The ADC hereby calls on all Nigerians, civil society organisations, and the independent media to resist this dangerous slide into dictatorship and misuse of public institutions to achieve partisan objectives. The EFCC does not belong to the APC. It belongs to the Nigerian people. It is funded by taxpayers, not the ruling party.”

Reacting, the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale described the ADC’s allegations as untenable, daring the party to back its claims with facts.

He said, “This position is patently untenable and ridiculous. Where are the facts and statistics to justify such a claim?

“The commission is non-partisan and non-sectarian. Are cases Abdullahi is talking about concocted by the EFCC? Those who did the crime should be ready to have their time in court. Available records in our courts are enough to show that the EFCC only operates by its mandate, and the mandate does not make it an appendage of any political party.”

Multiple sources in the coalition, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorised to speak on the issue, said the EFCC move has sparked panic in the coalition camp.

One of the sources said, “A lot of our coalition members are concerned by this brazen show of power by the EFCC, which is obviously being used by those in power. But we won’t keep pushing for a better Nigeria.”

This development further deepens the crisis in the opposition coalition as several top politicians distanced themselves from the group in recent weeks.

In a document dated July 29, 2025, and signed by the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Tanko Yunusa, accused the coalition of marginalising its members despite their pivotal role in strengthening the political bloc.


Listing their grievances, Tanko cited lack of inclusion in major deliberations. According to him, none of Peter Obi’s loyalists was deemed good enough to share a table with the ADC decision makers.

“Several of our designated representatives and members are reportedly being excluded from crucial meetings where major decisions affecting the coalition are made.

“This creates an impression of marginalisation and undermines trust, which is essential for building a sustainable partnership,” he lamented.

In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH Tanko stated that Peter Obi would make a decision on whether to join the ADC at the right time, stressing that he is not struggling for relevance within the coalition setup.

“His Excellency Peter Obi has said that he’s joining the coalition for the 2027 general election. At the moment, he’s made it clear that he’s a member of the Labour Party. So, when that time comes, he will take his decision.”

Also, former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, declared his support for the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

This is as he dismissed claims linking him to a governorship ambition under the ADC.

In a Friday statement, he described the reports as “false publications” intended to cause distractions.

“I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to the APC, the party under which I had the privilege of serving Lagos State as governor in 2015, and to President Bola Tinubu, my leader, mentor, and a tireless champion for Nigeria’s progress,” Ambode said.

In the same vein, former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, stated that he remained a committed member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State.

The former governor, in a statement on Sunday by the Head, Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, Ahmad Sajoh, dismissed a claim in a viral statement attributed to former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, that he and Fayemi founded the ADC coalition before expanding it to include others.

Sajoh said, “Despite efforts to verify this statement, which has gained traction on social and digital media, we have found no credible evidence to support it.

We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Dr Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State.

“At various public forums in Ekiti and nationwide, he has consistently affirmed his dedication to the APC, working to address its challenges and advance its progressive ideals for Nigeria. Nothing has changed.”

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, also distanced himself from the report that he had dumped the ruling APC for the opposition coalition.

Mustapha, in a statement on Sunday, described the reports as fake news, stressing that he has not engaged in any discussions with members of the opposition or their coalition partners.

“My attention has been drawn to a news story in circulation associating me with the opposition alliance and their choice of the ADC as their political party.

“I want the general public to know that this is fake news. I am not in any opposition alliance, and I am not in any discussion with those who are involved,” the statement read.

Also, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has put on hold his planned collection of the African Democratic Congress membership card, amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may join the 2027 presidential race and he is being courted by the ADC.

Atiku, who recently resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party after prolonged internal disputes, was scheduled to formalise his defection to ADC with the collection of his membership card.

The membership card would be presented to Atiku by ADC officials at his hometown of Jada, in the Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

However, Sunday PUNCH gathered that the ceremony, which was slated for Wednesday, August 6, was postponed indefinitely without an official explanation from the former vice president’s camp.

Meanwhile, the 2023 Governorship Candidates of the 36 states under ADC on Monday urged on opposition coalition to follow due process in the transition process.

The candidates in a statement by their spokesperson, Terhemen Tilley-Gyado who was the ADC governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Benue said there was a need to address the Nigerian public on recent developments within the ADC.

He stated, “We unanimously acknowledge, appreciate and support the voluntary resignation of our amiable National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu. In line with the party’s constitution, we endorse the seamless transition of leadership to the Deputy National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, who will henceforth oversee the Office of the National Chairman in an acting capacity. This decision ensures stability and continuity in our party’s mission.

“We respectfully urge esteemed leaders of the proposed coalition-including Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Senator David Mark, Mr. Peter Obi, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Abubakar Malami SAN, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, and others to adhere strictly to due process.

“This entails: Formal resignation from their former political parties, and Registration as bona fide members of the ADC at their respective Ward levels in line with the Electoral Act.”

The chieftains affirmed that the ADC is a progressive, integrity-focused platform committed to driving Nigeria’s democratic renewal.

On Monday, the factional National Chairman of the ADC, Nafiu Bala, pledged to strengthen internal democracy within the party.

He made the promise in Abuja during his endorsement as Acting National Chairman by some party chieftains.

Bala, who was the ADC’s governorship candidate in Gombe State during the 2023 general elections, had declared himself interim national chairman after accusing former party leaders of neglecting their constitutional duties and handing over the party’s structures to “powerful outsiders” with no affiliation to the ADC.

Speaking during the ceremony, Bala said, “I welcome you all to this significant event, marking the transition of leadership within our great party, the African Democratic Congress.

“I am deeply honoured to accept your endorsement as Acting National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress. I also wish to express my profound gratitude to each and every one of you for your trust and confidence in me.

“As your Acting National Chairman, I pledged to lead this party with integrity, wisdom, and dedication. I will work tirelessly to strengthen our party, promote unity, and advance our collective vision for a better Nigeria.

“My leadership focal point shall be: To strengthen our party structures as an institution; To enhance internal democracy and inclusivity; To promote policy development and implementation of party’s resolutions; To foster strategic partnerships and alliances with any group of individuals who extend their hands of friendship to us and to build a strong, vibrant, and effective leadership team.”


Bala thanked the ADC’s National Board of Trustees, National Executive Committee members, state chairmen, and 2023 governorship candidates for their endorsement.

He stated, “I assure you of my commitment to collaborative leadership. Together, we will build stronger, more united, more prosperous, and effective political party in Nigeria.

“Let us work together to achieve our party’s objectives and build a brighter future for our people and our dear nation.”

Sannisege:
don’t worry, they just want to embarrass and expose those forming coalition with Atiku. First it was amaechi’s wife getting 4 billion naira monthly from NDDC, now Tambuwal withdrawing over 100 billion from a poor state like Sokoto and these clowns claim that they want to rescue Nigeria.

The Presidency yesterday dispelled the rumour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s illness.

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) had quoted sources as saying that preparations were underway by the president’s medical team to potentially fly him abroad for urgent medical attention.

According to information gathered by The ICIR, the President had reportedly been bedridden for several days, resulting in his absence from key state functions. In his stead, Vice President Kashim Shettima has represented the Presidency at some official engagements.

The medium also quoted an Aso Rock insider as saying that several of Tinubu’s scheduled activities had been cancelled since the beginning of the week.

According to the ICIR, it is also believed that the remainder of his weekly agenda has been cleared to allow his medical team to monitor his condition closely.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had told The ICIR that “people just tell you all kinds of rumours that have no basis at all.”

He insisted that the president was working. “He was in his office yesterday (August 5). I was with him. I went to see him. He came to work.”

Last night, Daily Trust independently contacted Onanuga who dismissed the rumour of the president’s illness.

On why the president did not attend any public function since last week, Onanuga replied that the president could choose to work from home.

“There is nothing wrong with the president, he is okay. He can choose to work from home. He can choose to work from anywhere. I tell you nothing is wrong with the president,” the presidential spokesman told Daily Trust.

According to the ICIR, Tinubu was last seen publicly on Friday, August 1, where he attended the opening of the Progressive Media Summit, themed ‘Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development.’

He appeared healthy during the event where he encouraged young Nigerians in the digital media space to leverage their platforms for national progress.

Days earlier, on July 29, the president led the reception for the Super Falcons upon their return to Nigeria after a remarkable victory at the WAFCON Championship in Morocco. The president stood for an extended period, personally congratulating the team before announcing generous rewards for both players and their coaches. The rewards stirred public debate and criticism from some quarters.

His absence at a similar reception for the victorious D’Tigress team on August 3 raised questions, especially as Vice President Shettima stood in for him at the event.

According to the ICIR, despite the president’s absence, the presidency has continued issuing official statements. One such release on August 6 announced Tinubu’s directive for the rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees and an increase in pensions. The release included a photograph of the President with the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, though it did not specify when the meeting occurred.

The ICIR investigation revealed that the meeting had taken place days earlier before it was sent out as a press release at the President’s private residence, not his office. Onanuga later confirmed this.

On the same day, another press release conveyed Tinubu’s condolences to Ghana following a tragic air crash that claimed the lives of the Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and several others.


Weekly FEC meeting fails to hold

The ICIR investigation also revealed that the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting failed to hold last week.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, had told reporters last Thursday that the next FEC meeting would hold on August 6.

The ICIR gathered that the ministers and members of council had been reached to inform them of the postponement as none of them came around the villa around the usual hours of the meeting.

Onanuga had clarified that no FEC was scheduled for Monday, while Wednesday’s session was postponed by the President.

“Yes, he postponed it. It’s not an issue,” he said.

He explained that, “There is no certain time for FEC. The FEC meeting can be held on Monday, it can be held on Wednesday. It can be held on a Thursday.”

The ICIR investigations revealed that several high-level meetings were quietly shelved. Among them was a scheduled engagement with close associates of former President Muhammadu Buhari within the All Progressives Congress (APC), originally set for the afternoon of Tuesday, August 5. The meeting was abruptly cancelled.

When asked why Tinubu skipped the D’Tigress event, Onanuga had told the ICIR: “Why must he be at all functions? Is it compulsory he must be at all functions? He has a deputy. He can delegate.”

On his lack of public appearances, he said: “I said he was in the office yesterday (August 5). I was with him. Do you want him to be doing public parade or something?”

Some of Tinubu’s foreign trips

Since taking office in 2023, President Tinubu has made frequent trips to France, sparking ongoing concerns about the transparency surrounding his health. He had reportedly spent over 50 days in France across several visits, often described as private or working trips.

June 2023: Attended the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris, spending around 4–5 days
January 2024: Tinubu took a 14-day private trip to France, returning to Nigeria in early February.
August 2024: He took another brief trip to France, returning after four days.

October 2024: In early October, Tinubu travelled to the UK for a two-week working vacation as part of his annual leave. Reports indicate that during this time, he also traveled to France.

November 2024: Three‑day state visit at Macron’s invitation, during which business and infrastructure agreements were signed; total stay about 5 days
February 2025: Officially described as a private visit en route to Addis Ababa for AU meetings; stayed around 7–8 days
April 2025: Two‑week working visit with time also spent in London; stay around 14 -19 days.

Tareq1105:
Is Atiku a registered member of ADC?

Is Obi a registered member of ADC?

Is hell Rufai a registered member of ADC?

One leg in, one leg out when position doesn't favour them.

Ambition kills all of them.

Imagine Fmr Attorney General Malami for 8 years too talking about APC not carrying members along.

Softmirror:
David Mark has no authority to speak on ADC matters like the chairman of the party.

The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has expressed his commitment to upholding the party’s constitution.

Mark also assured that the party would not condone any form of anti-party activities from any member.

He said that the lack of internal democracy is responsible for bad governance in Nigeria, stressing that the ADC is seriously working towards ensuring that a level playing ground is provided for all.


Mark, represented by a chieftain of the party, Sen. Abubakar Sadiq Yar’adua, who represented Katsina Central at the National Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, spoke during a meeting of the Coalition Partners in Kaduna at the weekend.

He applauded the leadership of the party in the state for setting a pace for other states to emulate, assuring all party members and other coalition partners of a fair playing group.

The former Senate President urged them to be coordinated, as, according to him, it is not going to be business as usual.

On the registration of members, David Mark emphasized that the process would be free, fair and credible to accommodate all, adding that mechanisms are already in place to checkmate any form of manipulation that is capable of denting the image of the party.

The Kaduna State Chairman of the party, Elder Patrick Ambut, while responding, disclosed that since the day the coalition was unveiled, the membership of the party has continued to swell.

Speaking on the state of the nation vis-a-vis the coalition, Ambut emphasized that Nigeria and Nigerians have never had it so bad as what is obtainable under the leadership of the APC, from 2015 till date.


According to him, “Nigeria is in quagmire politically, economically, socially and even psychologically”.

Ambut assured that the emergence of the coalition has provided a veritable platform to give Nigeria the needed political change.

A former chieftain of the APC who is now a member of the ADC, Salihu Lukman, also said that his former political party has failed Nigeria in providing good governance to the people.

Lukman stressed that poverty, insecurity and hunger are on the increase among Nigerians, hence the need for a genuine change that the ADC is out to provide to the people.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that the recent actions of popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, at an airport could be considered an act of terrorism in many countries.

Speaking on Arise TV on Sunday, Mike Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, condemned the singer’s alleged disruption of a ValueJet flight from taking off.

“Your first responsibility at airport is respect and obey instructions from the officials on ground. The passenger (KWAM 1) has not done that,” Achimugu said.

“What he did in most climes is considered terrorism. You cannot stop an aircraft from taking off. There is nothing that excuses it.”

He said the NCAA would investigate how Ayinde gained access to the point where the incident occurred, stressing that everyone found culpable would be punished.

The probe will involve the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Aviation Security Service (AVSEC), and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

“Did the air traffic control clear the pilot to fly seeing that it was not safe for her to proceed? All of these questions will be answered during the course of the investigation,” he added.

On August 7, the NCAA petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to investigate the incident, which occurred during a scheduled ValueJet flight VK201. The authority alleged that Ayinde’s actions violated the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.

The Fuji star has since been placed on a no-fly list pending the outcome of the investigation.