2027: ‘Tinubu not our problem’ – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said President Bola Tinubu is not Nigeria’s biggest political challenge. Speaking at a conference, Amaechi argued that the real issue is the weakness of opposition parties. He maintained that meaningful change will only happen when the opposition becomes strong and united. Amaechi stressed that opposition leaders must clearly […]
2027: ‘It’s corruption’ – Idowu condemns N10 billion for presidential campaign
Bukola Idowu, Executive Director of Kimpact Development Initiative, has criticised the proposed N10 billion campaign spending limit for presidential elections. He described the figure as excessive and warned that it could open the door to corruption in the electoral process. Idowu argued that the amount does not reflect economic reality, noting that a president does […]
Tinubu calls for orderly conduct as FCT, Rivers, Kano vote Saturday
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to voters, officials, and security agencies to remain calm and responsible during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers State, and Kano State. He stressed that peaceful participation is vital for credible polls and strong democracy. In a statement issued by his adviser Bayo Onanuga, the president encouraged eligible […]
Lagos APC defends Tinubu’s assent to Electoral Act 2026
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has defended President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026, calling the backlash politically motivated and disconnected from national interest. The party insisted the President acted prudently, following constitutional procedures and thorough legislative debates. According to Lagos APC spokesperson Mogaji Seye Oladejo, opposition criticism over […]
Supreme Court responsible for confusion in Nigeria today – INEC’s ex-Commissioner, Igini
Former Mike Igini has blamed the Supreme Court of Nigeria for what he described as confusion in the country’s electoral system. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television, he traced the issue to past rulings affecting election reforms. Igini said earlier lawmakers were cautious about technology and even banned electronic voting machines under Section […]
2027: If they don’t count it, we count the person – Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi, has declared that votes must count in the 2027 elections. Obi warned that Nigerians would not accept any manipulation of results, stressing that the integrity of the electoral process must be protected. His comment, “If they don’t count it, we count the person,” […]
Electoral amendment: Mahdi Shehu presents varied reasons senate’s reversed decision is deceptive
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has criticized the Senate’s recent decision to reverse its earlier position on aspects of the proposed electoral amendment. According to him, the move appears misleading and raises concerns about transparency in the legislative process. Shehu explained that the sudden change in direction has created confusion among Nigerians who are closely […]
Electoral Act Amendment firmly anchored on Supreme Court judgment – Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has said that the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act is firmly rooted in existing judgments of the Supreme Court. According to him, the changes being considered by lawmakers are not arbitrary but are guided by legal interpretations already established by the nation’s highest court. The senator explained that the Supreme Court […]
Electoral act: They plan to rig, give ‘someone’ advantage like in 2023 – Bugaje
Political analyst, Professor Attahiru Jega Bugaje, has warned that recent moves around the Electoral Act indicate attempts to rig future elections and give unfair advantages to certain individuals, similar to what occurred in the 2023 general elections. He expressed concern over delays and opposition to key reforms, including the real-time electronic transmission of results. Bugaje […]
Electoral Reforms: What Is The Senate Really Afraid Of? (Premium Times)
Nigeria’s ongoing debate over electoral reforms has taken a troubling turn following the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results. This provision, widely seen as the backbone of the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, was designed to strengthen transparency and reduce manipulation at collation centres. Its removal has sparked fears that […]