Govs, president don’t decide who wins election – El-Rufai rubbishes defections
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that it is the people who decide who wins elections in Nigeria, not governors, presidents, or political godfathers. Speaking to journalists in Kano State, El-Rufai, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), said that the recent defections of top politicians don’t change anything. He said these […]
I’ve not told anyone I’m leaving Labour Party – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has denied rumors that he plans to leave the party. He cleared the air during the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Obi said he has not had any talks with anyone or any group about leaving the Labour Party. […]
2027: I’ll never join Atiku, Peter Obi’s coalition – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, the founder of the Take-It-Back Movement, has said he will not join the political coalition that Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are planning for the 2027 presidential election. He also said he has no plans to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Sowore shared his thoughts during an interview on Arise TV’s Politics […]
Peter Obi not moving to SDP, still LP member – Tanko counters ex-presidential candidate
Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has said that Peter Obi is still a member of the Labour Party (LP). He made it clear that Obi has not joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), despite recent rumors. Tanko spoke during an interview on Channels TV’s Morning Brief. He shared that LP […]
2027: Atiku, Peter Obi in talks to join SDP, we’ll retire Tinubu – Ex-presidential candidate
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has revealed that talks are ongoing with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi about possibly joining the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Adewale Adebayo, who once ran for president under the SDP, shared this during an interview on Channels TV. He said […]
Return to APC, Tinubu should continue – Adeyanju tackles El-Rufai over coalition
Activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has told former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ask for a ministerial role instead of working against President Bola Tinubu. Adeyanju said this on social media, explaining that it’s better for Tinubu to continue as president than for El-Rufai to lead […]
Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP passes vote of no confidence on INEC
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State has said it no longer trusts Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party raised concerns about how INEC handled the 2023 Kogi State governorship election and the ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement by the Kogi SDP’s Press Secretary, […]
2027: I can step down for better candidate – SDP’s Adebayo
Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has said he is open to stepping down in the 2027 elections if a stronger candidate emerges. He made this statement on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a program aired on Channels Television. Adebayo explained that while he has political ambitions, his […]
2027: We’ll unseat Tinubu, APC – SDP Chair, Gabam
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has declared that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can lose the 2027 election. He stated that winning is not just about strategy or individual brilliance but about listening to the people. Gabam revealed that many top politicians are moving […]
El-Ruafai’s defection, new political alliance elicit more reactions from north
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). His decision has sparked debates, with different reactions from political leaders and analysts. On March 10, 2025, El-Rufai announced that he was leaving APC because the party had abandoned its original values. He accused […]