Politics
Kaduna Democracy Watch Declares Local Government Elections a Sham, Urges Governor Sani to Organize Proper Elections

The Kaduna Democracy Watch has outrightly rejected the local government elections held on Saturday in Kaduna State, labeling the process a “sham.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the group’s Coordinator, Isaac Tanko, expressed outrage over the proceedings, claiming they were a “disgraceful, planned charade” orchestrated under the guise of a legitimate electoral process.
“We, the Kaduna Democracy Watch, are disgusted by what took place on Saturday under the false pretense of a local government election,” Tanko stated. He criticized the announcement made by the chairperson of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECOM), Hajiya Hajara Mohammed, which declared the APC as the winner of all 23 local governments and 255 ward council seats. “This shocking announcement was made while voters at polling units waited for election materials that never arrived,” he added.
The group denounced the elections as a blatant mockery of democracy and a power grab by a leadership that disregards the rights of the citizens. “This shameful act is not just unacceptable; it is an insult to the people of Kaduna State and to the very idea and ideals of democracy,” Tanko asserted.
The statement further condemned Governor Uba Sani for permitting what they characterized as a betrayal of democratic principles. “What happened on Saturday wasn’t an election. It was a preplanned rigging operation,” Tanko remarked. He noted that rumors had circulated prior to the elections, suggesting that APC candidates would be declared winners regardless of the actual voting process.
The group accused Governor Sani of undermining democratic norms by handpicking party chairmanship candidates without allowing for free and fair primaries. “The governor knew there wouldn’t be real elections but still pushed out a fake timetable, forcing people to spend their hard-earned money on campaigns,” Tanko said. He highlighted additional grievances, including SIECOM’s alleged illegal fees—N2 million for chairmanship candidates and N500,000 for councillorship candidates—and the disqualification of many opposition candidates without just cause.
“This is daylight robbery. This is shameful. We will not stand by and watch this happen. We will explore every legal means on behalf of all those who were extorted, shortchanged, and disenfranchised,” Tanko vowed.
The group demanded that Governor Sani organize proper elections that are free and fair for all parties involved. They emphasized that failure to do so would signify a lack of regard for the people of Kaduna State and a willingness to allow democracy to wither under his administration.
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.
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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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