Politics
Atiku, PDP Govs Brainstorm On Party’s Future
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 25, 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, and some of the governors elected on the party’s platform have started consultations on the party’s future.
This is even as they await the outcome of the petition before the Presidential Election Petition Court.
The agenda of the closed-door meeting which was held at the Maitama residence of former Minister of Foreign Affairs under the General Sani Abacha military junta and chieftain of the PDP, Chief Tom Ikimi, on Saturday, was shrouded in secrecy.
However, a party source privy to the meeting told Vanguard on condition of anonymity, “It’s part of consultations among party leaders.
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“It is just the beginning of a series of meetings to prepare grounds to help reposition our party.
“Another one is scheduled for next week at the same time. It is expected to be an expanded meeting which will attract a larger number of party stakeholders.
“Today’s meeting was attended by seven of our governors among others. The truth is that we need to speed up the reconciliation process and strengthen our party for the task ahead.
“Our nation is in trouble and like it or not a majority of Nigerians are looking up to us to lead the way out of the dire situation the All Progressives Congress. APC has forced us into.”
After the meeting, Atiku took to his Twitter handle and tweeted, “Earlier today, I joined other leaders and stakeholders of the PDP at a meeting in Abuja. The meeting was ripe with productive discourse and collaborative energy.”
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When contacted, Atiku’s Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe said, “I’m aware a meeting held but I’m not privy to the agenda or what was discussed. “
Those who attended the meeting included: Governors, Ahmadu Fintiri -Adamawa;
Bala Mohammed-Bauchi State;
Sheriff Oborevwori – Delta State;
Godwin Obaseki – Edo State;
Ademola Adeleke – Osun State;
Caleb Mutfwang- Plateau State; and
Dauda Lawan – Zamfara State.
Politics
PHOTOS: Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal, Others Attends ADC Meeting In Abuja
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday attended a meeting of the African Democratic Congress coalition leaders in Abuja, alongside several prominent politicians.
Among those present were former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai; ex-Minister of Digital Economy, Isa Pantami; ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Kwara State governor, Abdulfatai Ahmed; and ex-Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal.
In a post on his official X handle, Atiku described the gathering as part of efforts to resist what he called entrenched interests holding back Nigeria’s development.
He stated that the meeting was also against the oligarchs who promote poverty and insecurity in the country.
He wrote, “I am currently at the stakeholders meeting of the Coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja. It’s a meeting of the Nigerian people against the oligarchs who promote poverty and insecurity in the land.”
The ADC coalition was adopted in July by opposition politicians as the platform to challenge for power in the 2027 general elections.
The African Democratic Congress, originally formed in 2005 as the Alliance for Democratic Change, later changed its name to ADC and was officially registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission in 2011. The party positioned itself as a centrist alternative to the dominant Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress.
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Over the years, it has attracted defectors and reform-minded politicians seeking to build a third force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Other members of the coalition include former PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus; 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; former House of Representatives Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha; ex-Kogi Central Senator, Dino Melaye, and a former National Chairman of the APC, Odigie Oyegun.
Politics
FCT Area Council Elections: INEC Declares Campaigns Open
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the commencement of campaigns by political parties for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections.
The Commission said this is in line with the provisions of Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for political parties participating in the election.
The electoral body stated that political parties are now at liberty to begin their electioneering campaigns in public from Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and conclude at midnight on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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“As enshrined in Sections 92 and 93 of the Electoral Act 2022, the Commission wishes to remind political parties, candidates and their supporters that it is unlawful to use abusive language, carry out physical attacks on opponents during rallies, processions and meetings or destroy their campaign materials,” a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said.
“Similarly, all parties and candidates must be given unimpeded access to public facilities for media campaigns, outdoor advertising as well as public rallies and meetings.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Section 95(2) of the Electoral Act 2022 prohibits the use of incumbency to the advantage or disadvantage of any party or candidate.”
The FCT Area Council elections will hold on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Politics
BREAKING: EFCC Chairman, Former Rivers Sole administrator Ibas In Aso Rock
The immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, are currently at the State House in Abuja.
Although the reason for their presence at the Villa could not be immediately ascertained, it was gathered that President Bola Tinubu had summoned Ibas.
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According to Channels TV, Ibas arrived at the State House on Wednesday at around 5:50 pm.
Ibas, who took over the affairs of the state in March following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, had last week handed power back to the governor after Tinubu lifted the six-month suspension.
Members of the State House of Assembly had also resolved to probe Ibas’s six-month administration.
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