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BREAKING: President Tinubu inaugurates the 60MW Gas Turbine Independent Power Plant in Bayelsa State done by Governor Diri. Tinubu was joined by former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, as well as Senate President Akpabio and other governors.

Tinubu also commissioned the… https://t.co/rJFe48hUUe pic.twitter.com/aDV7qSDgC3

— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) April 10, 2026

The crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ondo State has worsened with the resignation of the Vice Chairman of the party in the state, Eric Oluwole.
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‎In his resignation letter dated 3 April, Mr Oluwole said he resigned after “wide consultation” with all his political associates.
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‎In a letter addressed to the ADC Chairman, Ward 7, in Ondo West, he said his reason for resigning from the party was the “irreconcilable differences over the leadership crisis bedevilling the ADC.”
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‎” Sadly, this lingering crisis, which I did not bargain for, is beyond my understanding,” he said. ” And I can no longer cope with this unsettling development in my political career, which indeed is a threat to our country, Nigeria’s political stability and development.”
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‎Mr Oluwole said he and his political allies would be moving away with his structure to pursue their future political career elsewhere in a more conducive environment.
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‎”It should be noted that readiness to forgive one another, and to peacefully reconcile whatever differences, with a strong commitment towards forging unity are necessities in any political party that genuinely wishes to meaningfully contribute to the political and socioeconomic development of our dear country Nigeria,” he stated.
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‎”Regrettably, where these qualities are lacking in any political party, the members will be working in vain, no matter their individual commitment, and how good their intention, or programmes.
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‎”Due to these irreconcilable differences over the said leadership crisis in which the party is enmeshed, I hereby officially resign my membership of the ADC.”
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‎There had been altercations among the party’s leaders in the state over who controls its structure.
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‎A leader of the party, Myson Nejo, who was the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the November 2024 gubernatorial election, accused some former members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of attempting to hijack the party structure in the state for their own political agenda.
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‎He declared that the ADC in Ondo State does not belong to Atiku Abubakar and will not be ceded to him, insisting that the party must remain independent and inclusive of all tendencies within its fold.
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‎Mr[b] Nejo also attributed the ongoing internal crisis rocking the party to some defectors from the opposition PDP in Ondo, alleging that they are attempting to seize control of the party machinery with what he described as “arrogance and a predetermined agenda.”

Following a court decision on leadership at the centre, the Ondo State ADC had to suspend its planned ward, local government and state congresses, as directed by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
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‎According to the statement, the decision was taken in compliance with INEC’s directive that political parties maintain the status quo pending the resolution of ongoing issues.
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‎The development follows a recent decision by INEC to delist some national leaders of the party, including David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, from its records in compliance with a court order directing the commission to maintain the status quo.

pic.twitter.com/tBBtuZIGXS President Tinubu arrives in Bayelsa State to commission projects

— Seyi Afolayan (@africainfostat) April 10, 2026

BREAKING: President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives Bayelsa state International Airport pic.twitter.com/IACGyAWCkh

— The Voice of Bayelsans ✊🏾 (@BayelsanPride) April 10, 2026

A woman shares the amount of water she uses to bathe in Enugu because of the lack of water in Enugu state pic.twitter.com/Yf30cTeoVQ

— THEGRANDMABOY (@TheGrandmaBoy) April 10, 2026

Lithiumite:
You noh well.....adc has barely 2 weeks to submit their digital party register and 6 weeks to conduct primaries.

They still have time to resolve this matter amicably and forge on.....give bala gombe sone concession not necessarily what he wants,i dont understand why thats so difficult instead they are doing content on the streets of Abuja calling it protest,disturbing public peace.

"I was supposed to see Nafiu Bala yesterday till this morning he never came. Many people told me he will not come.

I googled and saw he was born in 1990, he is still young and has a lot to learn.

People close to him must advise him and call him to order"

- Rabiu Kwankwaso pic.twitter.com/IP0eAHEsTO

— Arewa Source (@Arewa_Source) April 7, 2026

VIDEO: ADC State Chairmen disassociate selves from David Mark, Raufu Aregbesola leadership, reject the planned congresses...👇🔥🤣 pic.twitter.com/O3A8I1R0lB

— A. Ayofe (@abdullahayofel) April 7, 2026

erad:
Illiteracy is truly a disease.

The fact you can even differentiate between internal party issues(civil case) and murder/manslaughter(criminal case) says a lot.

Y'all should learn how to stay silent on issues beyond your comprehension.

Sen. Abbo Ishaku on the Adamawa ADC Problem

"My own ADC Chairman said he wants to chase Hajiya A’ishatu Dahiru Binani out of ADC. Now that we are going for congresses, they bought one form each in Abuja and wanted to lock it down, so that nobody would buy the forms again except… pic.twitter.com/mej9RxqWpj

— 36kinniun media👑 🦁 🕊 (@fattylincorn_01) April 6, 2026

pic.twitter.com/oYlcy9FNMm If anyone ask what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done, just show them this video and leave without saying a word.

Thanks to Segun Showunmi

— Seyi Afolayan (@africainfostat) April 6, 2026

Yesterday, I spent Easter Sunday with our dear President, Bola Tinubu, and my bestie Aliko Dangote. We discussed the economy and how Nigerians can benefit from the reforms.

On a day of resurrection and renewal, Mr President was still working. That kind of commitment gives you hope for Nigeria 🇳🇬 … F.Ote💲

MrNipplesLover:
The completed Lagos section of the Coastal express is less than 25km....

And the road looks rubb-ish...

In fact, some spots on the road don dey get dents...

Now, what exactly is the problem with these people?

The money wey dem wan embezzle from the project is their main focus, nothing more...

In the next 15 years, this mumu project will still remain uncompleted...

Omo, Calabar section of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is taking shape fast......Tinubu legacy project in full motion.

Only an enemy of Nigeria will not vote Tinubu again in 2027👇🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/R49oT43waM

— A. Ayofe (@abdullahayofel) April 5, 2026

Host: What do you say to people who says you have been preaching corruption-free society, but at the same time, in the same breath, dining with corrupt individuals?

Peter Obi: When Jesus came here, his friends were tax collectors and prostitutes... pic.twitter.com/6GSVfwMeYY

— TallJohn🌍 (@JohnFanimokun) April 1, 2026

BREAKING: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken back to custody by ICPC officials, following an earlier administrative bail, which allowed him to attend his mother's burial.

El-Rufai, who was earlier today at the Kaduna State High Court and the Federal High… https://t.co/2rTjLxdNY4 pic.twitter.com/rGIgUTfB4D

— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) March 31, 2026

The lawmaker representing Niger South, Senator Peter Jiya, on Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, citing deepening internal disputes within his former party.

The defection, which adds to the growing wave of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, was formally conveyed in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Tuesday.

In the letter, Jiya stated that he had resigned his membership of the PDP with effect from March 10.

“I wish to notify you and the Senate that I have resigned my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party effective today,” the letter read.

Explaining the reason for his decision, the lawmaker pointed to unresolved internal conflicts within the party.

“This action is premised on quarrels and irreconcilable divisions within the party,” he said.

Jiya further announced his decision to continue his political career under the APC.

He also expressed appreciation to the PDP for the opportunity to serve.

“Also, kindly take further notice that effective today I have decided to join and be associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to continue my political career.

“Permit me, Mr President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, my profound gratitude to the PDP for availing me the opportunity to serve the nation and humanity.

“I am grateful and wish the party well in the future if it can resolve its challenges,” he added.

Jiya’s defection underscores persistent factional tensions within the PDP, which have triggered a series of high-profile exits in recent months, while bolstering the APC’s numerical strength in the Senate.

The development comes barely 24 hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission formally recognised a faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The move was confirmed as INEC updated the PDP’s leadership structure on its official website, listing members of the party’s national executive.

Among those recognised by INEC are Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other key officials.

Both Mohammed and Anyanwu emerged from the PDP National Convention held on Sunday night at the velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja, where members of the NWC were re-elected by consensus following the dissolution of the party’s National Caretaker Committee.

Currently hosting the Kwara State delegation—statutory delegates, aspirants, and stakeholders—at my home ahead of tomorrow’s PDP National Convention. pic.twitter.com/AsxEuc3wDK

— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) March 28, 2026

princeade86:
Nigeria news with fake news. Where in the write up u see that he pitched tent with wike. Wike can’t dare saraki and he knows it.

• National Chairman – Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda

• Deputy National Chairman (North) – Ali Bukar Dalori

• Deputy National Chairman (South) – Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye

• National Secretary – Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru

• Deputy National Secretary – Prof. AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana

• National Legal Adviser – Murtala Aliyu Kankia

• National Treasurer – Uguru Mathew Ofoke

• National Financial Secretary – Amb. Haruna Ginsau

• National Organising Secretary – Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu

• National Welfare Secretary – Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa

• National Publicity Secretary – Felix Morka
National Auditor – Sen. Abubakar Maikafi

• National Women Leader – Dr. Mary A. Idele

• National Youth Leader – Dayo Israel

• National Leader (Persons with Disabilities) – Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole

• Deputy National Financial Secretary – Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo

• Deputy National Organising Secretary – Barr. Emeka Okafor

• Deputy National Women Leader – Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim

• Deputy National Publicity Secretary – Hon. Meseko Durosinmi Josiah

• Deputy National Welfare Secretary – Dr. Christopher Michael Akpan

• Deputy National Auditor – Mr. Olugbenga Olayemi

• Deputy National Legal Adviser – Barr. Ibrahim Salawu

• Deputy National Treasurer – Engr. Ben Akak

• Deputy National Youth Leader – Jamaludeen Kabiru

• National Ex-Officio (North Central) – Dr. Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi

• National Ex-Officio (North East) – Adamu Jallah

• National Ex-Officio (North West) – Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf

• National Ex-Officio (South East) – Hon. Ikechukwu Umeh

• National Ex-Officio (South South) – Mr. Francis Kolokolo

• National Ex-Officio (South West) – Hon. Bunmi Orinowo

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says he is not in a position to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s candidacy come the 2027 general elections.

Otti stated this on Friday during the March edition of his monthly media chat, following a recent statement by the member representing Isialangwa North and South in the National Assembly, Ginger Onwusibe, who said the state governor would not oppose Tinubu’s re-election.

Reaffirming the statement, Otti said, “I am not in a position to oppose the candidacy of the President. I am not running for President.

“Why would I oppose his presidency? I am also seeking a second term. So would it be appropriate for me to rationalise my answer and say that somebody else should not have his? So it has nothing to do with APC/PDP, or whatever you call it. It is a natural thing.

“Again, sometimes people, when they want to claim opposition, try to heat up the system by creating in their imagination problems that do not exist. Once you are in a government, it is the federal government, it is the sub-nationals and then it is the local government. I have always said that it is in principle one and the same government.

“We see it at every National Economic Council meeting. I may not agree with everything, but once a decision has been taken, I have to go by it. That is how democracy works.

Democracy is government of the people, for the people and by the people. The majority of the people must have their way, but the minority will have its say. So sometimes some of the problems that people are trying to create is because they don’t understand or they have interests that are beyond the interests of the people.

“Those interests that we call selfish interests. When they begin to push selfish interests, they come up with narratives that cannot stand scrutiny.”

On whether he is still in the Labour Party or has concluded plans to defect based on the problems in its hierarchy, the governor said, “The Labour Party had a problem, but that problem has been resolved by the Supreme Court. And INEC has also respected the decision of the Supreme Court.

“So the party is back on its feet and will be strong very soon. As we speak, registration is ongoing. And those who haven’t registered should please register. You still have a window to register.

“We will be having our congresses leading all the way to the convention any time from now. So, in the light of this superior information, the question about defecting does not arise.”