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PDP Accuses APC of Propaganda Over Obasanjo’s 2027 Senate Eligibility
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of spreading misinformation and political propaganda regarding the eligibility of Senator Iyabo Obasanjo to contest the Ogun Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The PDP’s House of Assembly candidate for Abeokuta South Constituency 2, Adeoye Adewale Adeniran (popularly known as A3), made the charge in a statement on Friday. He dismissed reports claiming that a recent Supreme Court judgment automatically disqualified Obasanjo as “misleading, legally speculative and politically motivated.” The controversy stems from the Supreme Court’s ruling on September 24, 2026, in a case between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The apex court upheld the validity of certain provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, specifically Sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7) and 84(2) which deal with party membership registers and candidate nomination procedures. It set aside an earlier Court of Appeal decision that had voided those sections.Adeniran stressed that the judgment did not name Senator Iyabo Obasanjo or issue any order barring her from the race. “The attempt to present that judgment as an automatic disqualification of Senator Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo from the 2027 Ogun Central Senatorial election is factually unsupported, legally speculative and clearly designed to create confusion where none exists,” he said. He argued it was “mischievous and intellectually dishonest” to turn a ruling on a dispute between INEC and another political party into a pronouncement against a candidate who was neither a party to the suit nor mentioned in it. Adeniran challenged those circulating the claims to point to any specific paragraph in the judgment that references Obasanjo or invalidates her nomination by the PDP. Obasanjo’s media aide, Dr Odun Agbalajobi, issued a similar clarification, noting that she resigned from the APC in May 2026 and returned to the PDP, where she was formally received and given the party’s Ogun Central senatorial ticket. He maintained that the Supreme Court’s restoration of the Electoral Act provisions does not amount to a blanket disqualification of politicians who have switched parties. Adeniran linked the narrative to what he described as growing APC anxiety over the PDP’s rising profile in Ogun State ahead of 2027. He said the ruling party had turned to propaganda after realising it could no longer rely solely on political arguments. He added that PDP candidates across the state, from the governorship down to the House of Assembly, are ready to offer voters a credible alternative focused on practical policies to address hardship under the current APC administration. Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, previously served as Ogun State Commissioner for Health (2003–2007) and represented Ogun Central in the Senate (2007–2011) on the PDP platform. After a period abroad, she briefly joined the APC earlier in 2026 as a governorship aspirant before resigning over what she called unfair treatment and returning to the PDP.
2026-09-26 12:49:03

2027: ‘Peter Obi Will be Victorious, Tinubu May Announce Himself winner’ – Buba Galadima
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has expressed strong confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will win the 2027 election if it is conducted freely and fairly while alleging that President Bola Tinubu might attempt to declare himself the winner. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night, Galadima said Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would triumph under a transparent process. “Peter Obi and Kwankwaso will win this election if it is free, fair, and transparent, unless somebody decides to use the machinery of government to take it away from them,” he stated. Galadima referenced a recent national poll organised by one of the presidential candidates, claiming Obi and Kwankwaso led in four of the country’s six geopolitical zones, North Central, Southeast, South-South and Southwest while Tinubu finished a distant third with no zone to his name. He added that if “kalo kalo” (manipulative) politics prevails, Tinubu could still announce himself the winner after meeting the INEC chairman and some prominent Nigerians in France. Galadima also warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against recruiting any of the 600 professors who recently endorsed Tinubu in Kaduna, describing their involvement as preparation for electoral fraud. “Having assembled 600 professors in Kaduna to declare support for him, it’s preparatory to what we consider a fraud in this election and we are saying that none of those 600 professors should be recruited to superintend in the election because they have already taken sides,” he said.
2026-09-25 11:22:08

CARSPO 2026 Ends In Owerri As IGP Tunji Disu Tasks Officers To Translate Knowledge Acquired During Retreat Into Action ( Pictures )
The sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) concluded today, 23rd September 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, charging senior officers to translate the knowledge and resolutions from the three-day retreat into practical action across Commands and Formations. He stressed that the true measure of the conference would be the changes recorded across the Force after participants return to their respective Commands. The IGP directed participating officers to adopt a train-the-trainers approach by cascading lessons from the conference to Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, tactical commanders and other personnel under their supervision. Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, he urged Commands to strengthen operational planning, intelligence gathering, personnel training and community engagement, while reiterating that the loyalty of the Police remains to the Constitution, the law and the Nigerian people, and not to any political party, candidate or interest group. He further charged senior officers to lead by example and ensure that professionalism, impartiality, discipline, integrity, respect for citizens’ rights and accountability guide the conduct of personnel. The IGP also highlighted the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence, digital intelligence and data-driven policing, alongside professional media engagement, timely and accurate communication and sustained partnership with communities in strengthening public confidence and effective policing. The conference resolutions, presented at the closing ceremony, provided for a comprehensive Nigeria Police Election Security Roadmap anchored on intelligence, political neutrality, professionalism, technology, community partnership, accountability and inter-agency collaboration, with emphasis on early warning, operational coordination, personnel preparedness and response to election-related threats. The closing ceremony was attended by the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma; the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN; the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission; members of the Imo State Executive Council; senior Police officers and other invited stakeholders. The IGP expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Imo State for their hospitality, as well as Lenders Consult Nigeria Limited, facilitators, lecturers and participants for their contributions to the success of the conference. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to translating the outcomes of CARSPO 2026 into improved election preparedness, stronger supervision, intelligence-led and technology-enabled policing, enhanced community engagement and professional conduct across Commands and Formations nationwide.
2026-09-23 20:59:06

PDP Leader Warns: Political Violence in Enugu Could Cost Tinubu Votes in 2027
A senior Peoples Democratic Party figure in Enugu has cautioned that rising political tension and alleged attacks on opposition members could damage President Bola Tinubu’s support in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chief Basil Ani said anger over reported assaults on PDP members and supporters is increasingly being directed at the Federal Government and, by extension, the President. He warned that failure by Abuja to intervene could trigger a protest vote against Tinubu.Ani pointed to several alleged incidents, including attacks on PDP ward meetings in Akpugo Ward 3 on August 16 and Obe Ward in Nkanu West Local Government Area on August 29. He also cited attacks on two more PDP meetings on September 12, in which more than eight people were reportedly shot and injured and property destroyed. “The allegations are grave and raise a much larger question: Can citizens freely participate in political activities in Enugu State without fear of violence or intimidation?” Ani asked. He urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incidents and prosecute anyone found responsible, regardless of political affiliation. The PDP chieftain stressed that the Federal Government should treat the matter as a threat to democratic stability rather than a simple PDP-APC rivalry. “If PDP members are attacked, investigate it. If APC members are attacked, investigate it. If supporters of any other political party are attacked, investigate it,” he said.
2026-09-16 07:39:57

Peter Obi: Wike Looked Healthier, Happier When We Worked Together
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike appeared healthier and happier during the period the two worked closely in the past. Obi made the remarks in an online interview while responding to questions about Wike’s recent critical comments against him and his presidential ambition. The two previously interacted when Obi was governor of Anambra State and Wike served as Minister of State for Education between 2011 and 2014. During that time, Wike visited Anambra to inspect and commission educational projects under Obi’s administration, including renovated secondary schools. Asked if he was surprised by Wike’s frequent claims that he would never become president, Obi replied: “Well, if you look at the pictures of Mr Wike when we were moving together, you can see how healthy he is and looking very well. So, that means when we were together, he was a much, much happier person and enjoyed himself.” He stressed that he holds no grudge against the former Rivers State governor. “But let me assure you, I don’t have anything against Mr Wike. He remains a friend and everything. Sometimes, you can have too much money and everything, but you don’t have happiness.” Obi clarified that his comment was about happiness, not health, after some interpreted it as suggesting Wike was unwell. He also dismissed reports that Wike claimed he would be the first target if Obi became president, insisting he has no plans to pursue political opponents. Wike has publicly supported President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027 and currently serves in his administration as FCT Minister.
2026-09-16 07:38:11

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