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- Attorney General Backs Legal Bid to Deregister ADC and Other Minority Political Parties
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Attorney General of the Federation has formally supported a Federal High Court suit seeking the deregistration of several political parties, including the African Democratic Co...
- Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan Withdraws from Borno Governorship Race to Endorse Consensus Candidate
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Borno Central Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan has officially exited the state gubernatorial contest to support Mustapha Gubio as the unified choice for the All Progressives Congress. The...
- Former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode endorses Kadiri Hamzat for Lagos Governorship and backs President Tinubu’s re-election
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Akinwunmi Ambode, the former Governor of Lagos State, has formally congratulated Deputy Governor Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat on becoming the All Progressives Congress consensus governors...
- Osun APC Campaign Director Vows Early Victory Over Governor Adeleke Following Inauguration of 800 Member Council
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Hon. Oluwole Oke, the Director General of the campaign for Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, declared that the APC will unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke by 10:00 pm on the August 2...
- Gubernatorial Aspirant Samuel Ajose Issues Legal Ultimatum Over Fraudulent Endorsement of Deputy Governor Hamzat
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Lagos governorship hopeful Samuel Ajose has publicly denounced a fabricated press statement claiming he withdrew his candidacy to support Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Citing mal...
- Lagos Gubernatorial Aspirant Samuel Ajose Denounces Fraudulent Statement Regarding Endorsement of Deputy Governor Hamzat
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has formally distanced himself from a viral press release claiming he endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the APC consensus candidate for the 2027 L...
- APC Gubernatorial Aspirant Samuel Ajose Rejects Consensus Arrangement Following Endorsement of Obafemi Hamzat
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Lagos governorship aspirant Samuel Ajose has condemned the recent move by the APC leadership to adopt a consensus candidate after selling nomination forms to multiple contenders. S...
- Lagos PDP Aspirant Laja Adeoye Challenges APC Endorsements with Call for Urgent Governance Renewal
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Prince Laja Adeoye of the Peoples Democratic Party has characterized the recent APC endorsements of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as internal political maneuvering. He urged a shi...
- Governance Advisory Council Endorses Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as APC Consensus Candidate for Lagos 2027
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The Governance Advisory Council has officially adopted Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress consensus candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship ele...
- INEC Launches Claims and Objections Window for Ondo State Voters to Purge Register of Ineligible Entries
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has announced a seven-day Claims and Objections exercise starting April 29, 2026. The process allows newly regist...
- Adamawa North Women Threaten Legal Action to Compel Governor Fintiri Into 2027 Senate Race
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
A coalition of women from three local government areas in Adamawa North has issued a mandate to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to contest the senatorial seat in 2027. The group, cit...
- Former Senator Shehu Sani Secures Key Endorsements After Seven-LGA Grassroots Tour in Kaduna State
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Former Senator Shehu Sani has concluded a multi-day strategic tour of seven Local Government Areas in Kaduna Central, receiving formal votes of confidence from APC executives. Duri...