Politics

The Forum of Economic Rights Activists (FERA) has launched a scathing attack on the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of blatant deception and desperation. In a statement signed by Dr. Moses Okino, its President, FERA denounced Obi’s recent appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where...

The Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Professionals (IK-PRO) has condemned former Vice president Atiku Abubakar for accusing the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio of corruption and abuse of women. In a statement on Tuesday by the national President, Mr.Edidiong John and National Secretary, Mr.Kemfon Neke, the group said that Atiku’s accusations have political...

A pro-democracy group, the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has condemned the mass suspension of political officeholders in Rivers State by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd.), the state’s sole administrator, calling it a direct assault on democracy. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Dr. Ahmed Abdullahi, CCG’s...

The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency (Rev) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has urged the Delta chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as its sole gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists during the week, Waive emphasised that Governor Oborevwori’s strong...

A Nigerian pro-democracy coalition, Concerned Nigerians in Defence of Democratic Governance, has petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), urging urgent intervention over what it describes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s moves to undermine democracy in the country following the recent development in Rivers State. In a letter addressed...

The Coalition of Democrats in Africa (CoDA) has condemned the National Assembly’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a “shameful endorsement of executive lawlessness” and a “dangerous precedent that will haunt Nigeria for years to come”. In a statement signed...

…Says Tinubu’s Action Necessary to Reset Rivers The National Democratic Coalition (NADECA), a coalition of over 100 pro-democracy groups in Africa, has commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas for their leadership in securing the National Assembly’s endorsement of the state of emergency...

A youth coalition within Nigeria’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected the defection of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of attempting to hijack the party for personal political gains. El-Rufai, who resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday after months of meetings with opposition...

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his loyalty to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to popularise it among Nigerians. Buhari said this in a statement by his spokesman Garba Shehu on Thursday. “I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to...

The African Patriots Forum [APF] has commended the Rivers State Assembly lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaehwule, for their exemplary leadership and commitment to democracy. The group said the lawmakers’ decision to seek legal redress, rather than resorting to violence, attests to their maturity and dedication to upholding the principles...