Electoral Act Amendment: Peter Obi Is Gone – Isaac Fayose
Businessman and political commentator Isaac Fayose has raised concerns about Nigeria’s political future, saying controversies around the Electoral Act could seriously affect Peter Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview, Fayose argued that without real-time electronic transmission of results, opposition candidates may struggle to protect their votes, warning that election outcomes […]
Makinde in full, firm control of PDP in Oyo – Political scientist, Akinfenwa
A political scientist, Akinwunmi Akinfenwa, has stated that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is fully in charge of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. He made this assertion on Wednesday during an interview on ARISE Television’s Morning Show, where he analysed the balance of political power within the party. Akinfenwa acknowledged the political […]
Rivers crisis: Fubara impeachment plot shows Tinubu can’t protect APC govs – Rufai Oseni
The ongoing political tension in Rivers State has taken a new turn following claims of an impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to journalist and political commentator Rufai Oseni, the situation exposes deeper problems within Nigeria’s political system and raises questions about the ruling party’s internal cohesion. Oseni argued that the alleged move against […]
Rivers crisis: Governance reduced to childish politics – Aisha Yesufu
Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, describing it as “childish politics” that has reduced governance to unnecessary drama. She said the situation reflects poor leadership and misplaced priorities among political actors. According to Yesufu, leaders elected to serve the people are instead focused on personal battles and power […]
Rivers: Fubara not safe where he is – Tonye Cole
Businessman and political stakeholder Tonye Cole has raised concerns about the safety of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the governor is “not safe where he is” amid the ongoing political tension in the state. Cole’s statement has added a new layer to the already heated political atmosphere in Rivers. He warned that the prolonged […]
Impeachment: Amaewhule wants to become governor through backdoor – PDP chieftain
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, of plotting to become governor through what he described as a “backdoor” process. The party leader claimed that the current impeachment moves in the state are not about good governance but about personal political ambition. According to […]
Rivers Crisis: CUPP reveals winner, greatest losers as Wike, Fubara fight escalates
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has weighed in on the ongoing political clash between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The opposition coalition described President Bola Tinubu as the key beneficiary of the rivalry, with the state’s politics increasingly under federal influence. CUPP criticized both […]
Wike vs Fubara: Rivers crisis will consume APC – Austin Okai makes predictions
Political commentator Austin Okai has predicted that the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State between former governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could damage the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said the tension, if not well managed, may weaken the party’s influence in the state rather than strengthen it. Okai explained that the conflict […]
Detection: ‘PDP failed to protect me’ – Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) failed to protect him during the political crisis that rocked the state. Speaking on his decision to defect, the governor explained that he felt abandoned at a critical time when internal party issues became intense. Governor Fubara said he made several efforts to […]
INTERVIEW: Why Rivers crisis may get worse – ADC chair rubbishes Wike, Fubara truce
The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Leader Sampson, has said that the political crisis in the state may not end soon despite the peace moves between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He explained that the fight in Rivers politics […]