Nigerian Politics

Former Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba has left the All Progressives Congress to join the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring his intention to contest the Jigawa Southwest Senate seat.

Opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has called for an urgent probe into alleged unrecorded public expenditure amounting to N8.8 trillion under President Bola Tinubu's administration, citing findings from the IMF's Article IV consultation.

African Democratic Congress chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has publicly criticized Peter Obi, questioning his suitability for Nigeria's presidency and recalling past political disagreements.

Atiku Abubakar, ADC's 2027 presidential candidate, has named actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his campaign spokesperson, signaling a strategic communications move despite past tensions over the vice-presidential slot.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has called on serving officers to prepare early for retirement, stressing it is not the end of relevance but a new phase of service.

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the APC, ADC, and Labour Party are navigating internal party dynamics, court rulings on access codes, and disputes over ballot placement.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected its deregistration, claiming the process is frivolous, as party leaders explore coalition options and appeal the ruling.