Former Ondo governorship candidate, Akibgboye di£s
Bamidele Akingboye, who ran as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Ondo State’s November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Wednesday, September 3, at his home in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos. Akingboye contested the election against the sitting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives […]
SDP expels El-Rufai, bans ex-Gov for 30 years
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and placed a 30-year ban on him from participating in any activities related to the party. The decision was announced by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which said it acted in line with the SDP’s constitution, principles, and values. The NWC […]
Tinubu is gone, has 91 percent disapproval ratings in North, Southeast – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that President Bola Tinubu has lost the support of most Nigerians. According to him, people are unhappy with how the country is being run under Tinubu’s leadership. El-Rufai stated that 91% of people in the North and Southeast are not happy with Tinubu’s performance. He made this […]
Coalition: Nigeria targeted for destruction by urban bandits, we must remove them – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised a strong warning about Nigeria’s future. He said some people—who he described as urban bandits—are trying to destroy the country. According to him, political leaders must come together to stop this threat. El-Rufai made these remarks during an interview with Arise News on Monday evening. He said […]
It’s impossible for Tinubu to win 2027 election – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not win the 2027 presidential election. In a video shared online, El-Rufai—now a top member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—said anyone who believes Tinubu can win again does not truly understand what is happening in Nigeria. According to him, […]
2027: I won’t step down for Atiku, not available to be used – SDP ex-presidential candidate
Adewole Adebayo, a former presidential candidate under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has made it clear that he will not step aside for Atiku Abubakar in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. He said this during a live interview on Channels TV, where he responded to talks that Atiku may be considering using the SDP as […]
2027 presidency: Coalition’ll remove Tinubu – El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, who used to be the governor of Kaduna State, has said that the opposition coalition is working to remove President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. El-Rufai mentioned that even though Tinubu will be voted out, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, should remain in office because he is […]
SDP denies appointing three new NWC members
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected claims that it appointed three new members to its National Working Committee (NWC). The national leadership said the reports are untrue and should not be taken seriously by party members or the general public. According to the party, the news being spread is completely false and misleading. They […]
2027: El-Rufai’s plans in limbo as Northwest politicians shun SDP
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is facing serious political challenges. After leaving the ruling APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), he has found it hard to gain support in the North-West region. El-Rufai resigned from the APC on March 10, 2025, saying the party’s current path no longer fits his values. He promised […]
If Lamido and I were still Governors we would’ve challenged Tinubu – Amaechi
Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has said that Nigeria’s political system would be very different if he and other former governors were still in office. He believes he and former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido would have boldly stood against President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi made this statement on Tuesday, May 13, in Abuja. He was […]