In a major political shake-up, President Bola Tinubu has openly ridiculed the recent coalition spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda from Plateau State is confirmed as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
During the “Today in the News” press roundup, Vanguard reported Tinubu’s bold dismissal of the coalition’s influence, asserting APC’s dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
PDP Zones 2027 Presidency to the South
In a parallel development, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern region, signaling a strategic realignment and potentially igniting fresh political calculations among party faithful and contenders.
Peter Obi Claps Back at Edo Governor’s Threat
Meanwhile, Labour Party’s former presidential candidate Peter Obi has responded defiantly to threats from Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, who warned him not to enter the state without government clearance. Obi, unfazed, stated he is not afraid to visit any state in Nigeria, emphasizing his constitutional right to freedom of movement.
These developments suggest a high-stakes political environment as Nigeria builds toward what could be one of its most fiercely contested elections in 2027.
