By: Abudu Olalekan This was easily the most remarkable political event of the year so far. No question. David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi all stood on the same stage on Tuesday. Let that sink in for a second. Men that have been political enemies for 20 years. All on…
By: Abudu Olalekan So it’s clear now. Ogun State’s APC has chosen its candidate for 2027, while others step aside. Public backing came from Senator Iyabo Obasanjo along with Otunba Tunji Oredipe. Agreement within the party means Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola takes the lead. He goes by Yayi. That’s how things stand. A sudden hush…
By: Abudu Olalekan The storm isn’t over yet. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court steps into the ring. Literally. The apex court has officially set a date to hear an appeal filed by Sen. David Mark. He’s the current National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, though some people would argue he’s only technically holding onto that…
By: Abudu Olalekan Outspoken ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar hits back at election officials, arguing they gave no valid cause for dropping David Mark from leading the ADC. Though once Senate head, Mark now finds himself erased without clear explanation, a move Abubakar refuses to accept quietly. With sharp words, he challenges INEC’s authority on the…
By: Abudu Olalekan Abuja is heating up again. And you can feel the tension in the air. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is sounding the alarm. They claim the Tinubu administration is actively trying to block their national convention. Sounds dramatic? Maybe. But the party says authorities have shut down access to two major public…
By: Abudu Olalekan INEC finally dropped the 2027 election timetable last week. And just like that, everywhere scatter. All the political gladiators has started moving. Phone calls, night meetings, quiet testing of waters. Who makes the ballot in 2027? That’s the only gist now. In this report — me, Suyi Ayodele, Regional Editor South-South and…
