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Dear Supporters
Our party has decided not to conduct primaries for the Senatorial seat in FCT Abuja. It however intends to conduct primaries for House of Representatives! Go ahead and make your choice known!

I urge each and everyone of you to remain calm and focus on the… https://t.co/vZ5QST8sP1 pic.twitter.com/99Mrg42AXO

— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) May 29, 2026

A gang of kidnappers led by notorious kingpin, Ifeanyi, known as “Ifeko”, came to Lagos from the S’East to kidnap their billionaire target, but Lagos Police foiled the attempt and neutralised four gang members in a gun duel. pic.twitter.com/jD2pNMFYxx

— AJE (@Riddwane) May 28, 2026

BREAKING: Sandy Onor has been announced as the consensus presidential candidate of the PDP for the 2027 general election. pic.twitter.com/gehOgXrzOe

— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) May 26, 2026

PDP Announces Sandy Onor As Consensus Presidential Candidate For 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has announced former Cross River State governorship candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

The announcement was made by the Chairman of the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee and former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, during the collation and presentation of the party’s presidential primary results at the Wadata Plaza Abuja on Tuesday.

Members of the presidential primaries collation committee said the exercise followed consultations and voice votes conducted among party members across the states.

Senator Onor emerged as the sole presidential aspirant after declaring his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election and obtaining his expression of interest and nomination forms earlier this month.

Speaking during the exercise, Ortom said the committee had been engaging with party members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and had arrived at a consensus ahead of the announcement.

He later officially presented Senator Sandy Onor as the PDP’s consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abdullahi Zuru and Prof. Rhoda Habor Gumus, alongside other officials of the commission, monitored the exercise at the party’s national secretariat.

Following the announcement, the leadership of the PDP presented a certificate of return and the party’s flag to Senator Sandy Onor as the party’s presidential candidate.

I had to mentally disconnect from the constant negative energy and toxic rhetoric surrounding 🇳🇬 as an entrepreneur post 2023 elections.
Reprogramming my mindset to a positive outlook increased my overall business portfolio revenue by 200%.

What you consume shapes your attitude… pic.twitter.com/dZNwLbN3hF

— Akin Olaoye (@akintollgate) May 16, 2026

Parachoko:
It was this Direct Primary APC in Lagos used to deal with Ambode

The reason I now like this Direct Primary now is that, only confirmed Party Members can vote.

The Party can't use it to Rig out Candidates they don't want the way the APC in Lagos used it to kick out Ambode

fuckingAyaya:
You mean this type of sandwich and egg credit?

Sare wa wo itana OGO

This is what is called DIRECT PRIMARY. It is the foundation of DEMOCRACY, the beauty of good governance.

This is how party faithfuls line up to vote Hon Prince Akeem Adeyemi as APC Direct primary in my ward Agunpopo Atiba LG, Oyo today. He will be… pic.twitter.com/v0CC2sx3g2

— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) May 16, 2026

The city in which we are well pleased❤️.

We must continue to fight for a well maintained Lagos which is very clean and green,the absolute pride of West Africa 🌍.

Honestly, one thing I love about APC in Lagos is that they do not only focus on politics, but they are also focused… pic.twitter.com/W62iecjmPq

— Mide.O 🩷 (@Midatlblog) May 16, 2026

A USAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III depart from Lagos after delivering supplies. This aircraft is capable of transporting more than 85 tons of cargo. pic.twitter.com/4QQepT6Ao5

— Defense News Nigeria (@DefenseNigeria) May 16, 2026

CodeTemplar:
8 years to complete about 150km is a very commendable achievement from his ever excellent excellency Yekini de Sagacious One and APC broom of insanity.

Umar Ardo Raises Fresh Concerns Over NDC Registration, Heads to Court

A leading promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr Umar Ardo, has raised fresh concerns over alleged irregularities in the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), vowing to challenge the process in court.

ADA is one of the 171 political associations that applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties.

However, in February 2026, INEC disclosed that it registered only two as political parties.

During the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja in February, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed that the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) was registered as the only association out of the 171 associations seeking registration as political parties, and that the NDC was registered in obedience to a court order.

He said the associations were assessed in line with Sections 222 and 223 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), Sections 75 and 79(1), (2) and (4) of the Electoral Act, 2022, as well as Clause 2 of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022.

However, during an appearance on Trust TV, Ardo accused INEC of deviating from its procedures by registering a political party he said did not undergo the official screening process.

But in a statement, the NDC, through its National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, described Ardo’s claim as mischievous and misleading.

Daily Trust had reported how Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, formally joined the NDC after dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The two politicians were officially registered as members of the party on Sunday at its national secretariat in Abuja, where they were issued membership cards.

In a recent interview with DCL Hausa, Ardo insisted that the registration of the NDC was marred with irregularities, vowing to escalate the situation to court.

“The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) obtained registration without properly applying. It did not meet the requirements set by the law, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, or INEC guidelines. It is clearly irregular. If there is any other party that failed to meet the requirements but was registered, I will challenge it in court.

“As for ADA, we formally applied for registration with INEC. We met all the stipulated requirements and paid the necessary fees. On September 10, 2025, INEC wrote to us confirming that we had met the conditions and qualified for the next stage, which involved presenting our executives, their credentials, and other supporting documents for verification before final registration. We complied fully. However, we were suddenly denied registration, along with 13 other groups. We immediately went to court.

“In February, 2026, INEC announced that it had registered two parties. One, they said, was registered independently by the commission, while the other was registered following a court order. We have no issue with their independent decision. But regarding the party they claimed was registered by court order, the NDC, it is troubling.

“Apart from submitting a letter of intent, the NDC did not file a formal application, was not shortlisted, did not use the INEC registration portal, and did not submit key documents such as its constitution, manifesto, or executive membership list as required by law and guidelines. Yet, the court ordered its registration. We cannot accept that.” he said.

He added that they would seek legal redress and ensure that justice is served.

“Ware appealing the process. The NDC did not present the required documents before the court, yet judgment was given in its favour. We initially dragged INEC to court and will now proceed on appeal.”

“We may not yet be a registered party, but we have a legitimate interest. We followed due process and were denied, while another group that did not comply was registered. Within 32 days of filing its case, the NDC secured judgment. Our own case has been in court for five months without a ruling. This kind of inconsistency brings instability and undermines peace in the country.

“INEC did not appeal the judgment. Instead, it went ahead to register the NDC and issued it a certificate. Even on INEC’s website, the party’s leadership is listed as having emerged by court order. Yet, at the time of the ruling, no names were submitted. The names were only provided after registration.

“We invested heavily in the process. I personally spent about ₦200 million and we established offices across the country. Yet, we were denied registration.”

He further noted that INEC, the NDC, and the process that led to the outcome must be questioned, vowing to pursue an appeal involving both INEC and the NDC.

Asked if he was being used by the current administration to destabilise the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections, Ardo claimed that he had a long record of seeking judicial redress, noting that he had been to court 15 times and had taken on past presidents, including Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari.

“I reject that. I believe the NDC’s emergence raises legitimate concerns. I suspect the party may have been engineered by President Tinubu. How can a group that did not follow due process secure registration and court backing without INEC appealing the decision? I have a track record of challenging those in power and I cannot be manipulated.

“The issue is not about timing. The NDC was registered on February 5, 2025 and I challenged it on September 6, 2025. It has nothing to do with the party attracting prominent figures. The concern is that if a party emerges through a process marred by irregularities, it raises questions about the kind of government it can provide.

“This is not about targeting the NDC alone. If any party was registered without meeting legal requirements, I will challenge it. The NDC is being included because it benefited from what we see as a flawed process. Those considering joining the party should be aware of how it was registered.” he added.

Peter Obi and Kwankwaso have officially joined the NDC and obtained their membership cards. pic.twitter.com/LWGaxrCLvy

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) May 3, 2026

fergie001:
Regrettably, like I did in May 2022

I congratulate President Bola Tinubu on his re-election as President of World's most populous black nation.

We will continue to put you on your toes and ensure that democracy will not die. Whilst I congratulate you, I believe that you have sunk this country far low, hopefully you have time to write your name in the history books, I wish you well.

iwaeda:
Tinubu is still afraid, his boys acting on two sides. He is not beyond 2027.

yarimo:
OBI / DINO melaye for president and vice president