The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has outlined a power-sharing plan aimed at holding Nigeria’s opposition together ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The proposal introduces a ‘collegiate system’ that moves away from winner-takes-all politics, ensuring power is shared within a team even after a single candidate emerges. ADC promoter Lukman Salihu said: “It is not a framework where one person will be the winner of everything.”

Key Points:

The collegiate system ensures all decisions are taken jointly, not by an “emperor.”
The aim is to keep all aspirants invested, regardless of who emerges.
The party has adopted a citizen-centred manifesto for governance.
Salihu criticised the APC for drifting from its founding ideals.
He expressed confidence that key actors will not walk away if they lose...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

The ADC is working to ensure the opposition unites behind a single candidate for 2027.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.

Sources: Vanguard News, Leadership

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lambasted President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the rising insecurity in Nigeria. In an interview with News Central, Obasanjo said: “Let me tell you, the government that cannot give security of life and property of its citizens has no right of existence.” He also criticised the National Assembly, stating that lawmakers have no right to fix their own salaries and emoluments, noting that it is the role of the revenue mobilisation commission.

Key Points:

Obasanjo was reacting to the recent wave of killings and abductions across Nigeria.
He said elected National Assembly members have no constitutional right to fix their own salaries.
The former president’s comments come amid growing public frustration over insecurity.
He has previously criticised the Tinubu administration on multiple occasions.
The interview touched on governance failures beyond security...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

Obasanjo’s latest criticism adds to mounting pressure on the Tinubu administration over security and governance.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.

Sources: Daily Post, Daily Trust

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, is likely to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives for Agege Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, dropping his earlier ambition to become governor.

According to sources within the APC, the plan changed after President Bola Tinubu, in consultation with party leaders, chose Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred governorship candidate. Obasa had also considered running for Lagos West Senatorial seat but faced resistance. He has since begun consultations and grassroots mobilisation in Agege.

Key Points..TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

Obasa’s governorship ambition ends as party hierarchy asserts control over Lagos APC.
Deputy Governor Hamzat’s path to the APC ticket clears with a major rival stepping aside.
Senator Idiat Adebule retains her seat as Obasa withdraws from Lagos West contest.
Agege Federal Constituency faces a potential new representative if Obasa wins.
The shift signals Tinubu’s direct influence in shaping Lagos APC’s 2027 ticket.

Watch whether the incumbent Agege representative, Dr Wale Ahmed, contests the primary or steps aside for Obasa…See The Video & Read The Full Article.

Sources: Daily Post