Politics
2027: Sen. Nenadi Usman Extends Olive Branch to Abure-led NWC

Senator Nenadi Usman, the newly appointed Chair of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP-NTC), has issued a call for reconciliation to the Barrister Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) amid the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. In a statement released on Thursday, Usman urged all factions within the party to unite for the common goal of strengthening the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Call for Unity and Forgiveness
Sen. Usman emphasized that internal conflicts undermine a party’s survival and success. She expressed her desire to be remembered for transforming a divided Labour Party into a united, formidable force. Her appeal for unity underscores the need for collective effort to rebuild the party and prepare for future elections.
“The legacy I desire to be remembered for is that I met a Labour Party in relative conflict and disunity but left it a united, formidable, and indomitable election-winning party nationwide,” Usman said. She called for all members to embrace forgiveness and reinforce the party’s core values, including fairness, justice, and equal opportunity for all members, regardless of their social status, tribe, religion, or gender.
Invitation for Cooperation
Usman highlighted the significance of the September 4 meeting in Umuahia, where the party’s leadership crisis was addressed. She described the outcome as a collective victory, averting a potential deregistration by INEC due to a lack of legally acceptable leadership.
She stressed that no faction or group within the party should feel defeated or marginalized. Instead, she urged all members to join forces and channel their efforts into achieving progress and ultimately securing a presidential victory in 2027. Usman metaphorically encouraged members to transform their conflicts into opportunities for peace and growth.
Looking Ahead
With the 2027 elections approaching in just 30 months, Usman acknowledged the urgency of the situation. She emphasized the need for rapid progress and the successful organization of state congresses and a national convention to elect new party leadership.
Usman’s appeal is a bid to bring all members of the Labour Party together, promising that those who work towards the party’s advancement will receive her support, while those who resist progress will face challenges.
“My doors are open to everyone who means well for our party. Come forward and let us reason together on my committee’s supreme mandate to deliver exemplary state congresses and a transparent national convention,” Usman concluded.
Politics
Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘No plan to defect to Labour Party’ — Lawmakers

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have denied allegations of defecting from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party.
In a statement signed by Mr. Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, the Assembly members refuted rumors circulating online, claiming that 25 members were planning to leave APC for an unnamed political party. A similar claim surfaced recently, suggesting that 27 members were considering joining the Labour Party due to leadership disputes within the Assembly.
Ogundipe stated that these claims had been unequivocally refuted, with members expressing their unwavering commitment to APC and their confidence in resolving internal issues through established party mechanisms.
“To avoid any confusion, no APC member of the Lagos State House of Assembly is considering defection. As true progressives, we acknowledge that challenges may arise, but we remain committed to addressing them through democratic and lawful processes,” he said.
He added that the party leadership is fully engaged, and any outstanding issues would be resolved amicably. Ogundipe urged the public to disregard the baseless reports designed to mislead and create unnecessary tension.
“We reaffirm our loyalty to the leader of our party and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ogundipe concluded, emphasizing that the Lagos State House of Assembly would continue focusing on its legislative duties, enacting laws that promote the development of Lagos State.
Finally, he advised those spreading falsehoods to desist, reaffirming the Assembly’s dedication to its legislative mandate.
Politics
Atiku Abubakar Denies Plans to Leave PDP for New Political Party

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports suggesting that he is preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Atiku’s camp described the rumors as baseless and misleading.
“We have observed that some news platforms are peddling unverified information that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party,” the statement read.
The former vice president’s media team clarified that Atiku remains committed to the PDP and is actively working on forming a broad coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
“Atiku is advocating a robust coalition that would accommodate all opposition parties – the PDP inclusive,” the statement added. “It is fallacious and unfounded to allege that the Waziri is jumping the PDP ship.”
The statement further emphasized that Atiku’s focus remains on uniting opposition forces to “rescue Nigeria from the grip of the APC.”
Atiku, who was the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has been vocal about the need for a strong opposition alliance to counter what he describes as the failures of the current administration.
The media office urged Nigerians to disregard speculations about Atiku’s defection, reaffirming that he remains a committed member of the PDP.
Politics
Anambra guber: Concerns over PDP aspirants’ inability to pick forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially adopted the indirect primary method for selecting its candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election. This decision was announced by the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Bashiru, after a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
Bashiru stated that the decision aligns with the position of the Anambra State chapter of the APC. He also confirmed that the Abdullahi Ganduje-led NWC will meet with aspirants and stakeholders next Tuesday to finalize the modalities for the primary. Dismissing speculations that the party had already endorsed a preferred candidate, Bashiru emphasized that all seven aspirants remain in contention.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing concerns over its inability to attract aspirants for the Anambra governorship race. With the deadline for the sale of nomination forms fast approaching, no candidate has yet purchased the party’s N40 million expression of interest and nomination forms.
The PDP had recently expressed confidence in reclaiming Anambra, following a peaceful zonal congress in Enugu, where party leaders unanimously re-elected the Ali Odefa-led executive. However, reports indicate that high costs and internal crises within the party are discouraging aspirants.
With uncertainty surrounding the PDP, aspirants are now turning to alternative platforms such as the APC, Labour Party (LP), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for their governorship ambitions.
As the election race intensifies, political observers will be watching to see how the PDP resolves its internal challenges and whether the APC’s chosen primary process will unify or divide its ranks.
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