Politics Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/politics/ ...express yourself Wed, 27 May 2026 16:48:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Politics Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/politics/ 32 32 Olubadan Allows Oyo Politicians to Use His Name, Says Programmes Decide Outcomes https://freedomonline.com.ng/olubadan-allows-oyo-politicians-to-use-his-name-says-programmes-decide-outcomes/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/olubadan-allows-oyo-politicians-to-use-his-name-says-programmes-decide-outcomes/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 16:48:33 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277970 The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that political aspirants in Oyo State are free to invoke his name in support of their campaigns. Speaking during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration at his private residence on Wednesday, the traditional ruler emphasized his role as a father figure to all politicians, regardless of party affiliation. “All […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/olubadan-allows-oyo-politicians-to-use-his-name-says-programmes-decide-outcomes/feed/ 0 Ovie Omo‑Agege Leaves APC Amid Deepening Delta State Party Crisis https://freedomonline.com.ng/ovie-omo-agege-leaves-apc-amid-deepening-delta-state-party-crisis/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ovie-omo-agege-leaves-apc-amid-deepening-delta-state-party-crisis/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 16:43:13 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277967 In a major political development in Delta State, veteran politician Sen. Ovie Omo‑Agege has formally quit the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing ongoing turmoil within the state chapter of the ruling party. Omo‑Agege’s departure was confirmed in a resignation letter dated May 22, which he addressed to the leadership of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ovie-omo-agege-leaves-apc-amid-deepening-delta-state-party-crisis/feed/ 0 Court Dismisses Suit Against Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility, Fines Lawyer ₦21m https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-dismisses-suit-against-jonathans-2027-eligibility-fines-lawyer-%e2%82%a621m/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-dismisses-suit-against-jonathans-2027-eligibility-fines-lawyer-%e2%82%a621m/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 14:35:13 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277933 The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, describing the case as lacking legal merit. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the plaintiff, lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, had no legal standing to institute the action. The court held that Jideobi […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-dismisses-suit-against-jonathans-2027-eligibility-fines-lawyer-%e2%82%a621m/feed/ 0 Primaries: Ex-IGP resigns from APC, decries absence of internal democracy https://freedomonline.com.ng/primaries-ex-igp-resigns-from-apc-decries-absence-of-internal-democracy/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/primaries-ex-igp-resigns-from-apc-decries-absence-of-internal-democracy/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 21:19:57 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277891 Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adamu was an aspirant in the recently concluded governorship primary of APC in Nasarawa State. The former IGP resigned from APC on Monday in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the party in Makama Electoral Ward […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/primaries-ex-igp-resigns-from-apc-decries-absence-of-internal-democracy/feed/ 0 Federal High Court Adjourns NDC Suit Challenging Sections of Electoral Act 2026 https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-adjourns-ndc-suit-challenging-sections-of-electoral-act-2026/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-adjourns-ndc-suit-challenging-sections-of-electoral-act-2026/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 13:56:23 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277855 The Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging specific provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, to June 9, 2026, for hearing. The case could not proceed on Monday due to the absence of Justice Mohammed Umar. The NDC, registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-adjourns-ndc-suit-challenging-sections-of-electoral-act-2026/feed/ 0 Former I-G Mohammed Adamu Alleges Result Manipulation in Nasarawa APC Primary https://freedomonline.com.ng/former-i-g-mohammed-adamu-alleges-result-manipulation-in-nasarawa-apc-primary/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/former-i-g-mohammed-adamu-alleges-result-manipulation-in-nasarawa-apc-primary/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 14:53:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277734 Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has expressed concerns over potential manipulation of results in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Nasarawa State. The allegation was made by Musa Hussaini Director-General of Adamu’s governorship campaign, during a press briefing in Lafia on Friday. Hussaini claimed that votes from ward and local government […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/former-i-g-mohammed-adamu-alleges-result-manipulation-in-nasarawa-apc-primary/feed/ 0 Governor Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Hamzat on APC Lagos Governorship Primary Win https://freedomonline.com.ng/governor-sanwo-olu-congratulates-hamzat-on-apc-lagos-governorship-primary-win/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/governor-sanwo-olu-congratulates-hamzat-on-apc-lagos-governorship-primary-win/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:47:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277728 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, following his victory as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The congratulatory message was issued on Friday after Hamzat emerged as the winner of the APC direct primaries conducted statewide on Thursday. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the large turnout […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/governor-sanwo-olu-congratulates-hamzat-on-apc-lagos-governorship-primary-win/feed/ 0 ADC Hails Federal High Court Ruling on INEC Primaries Guidelines https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-hails-federal-high-court-ruling-on-inec-primaries-guidelines/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-hails-federal-high-court-ruling-on-inec-primaries-guidelines/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:43 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277723 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has praised a recent judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which addressed the deadlines and regulations set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for political party primaries. In a statement, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC National Publicity Secretary, described the ruling as a vindication of the party’s earlier objections […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-hails-federal-high-court-ruling-on-inec-primaries-guidelines/feed/ 0 Hyacinth Alia Wins APC Governorship Primary in Benue State https://freedomonline.com.ng/hyacinth-alia-wins-apc-governorship-primary-in-benue-state/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/hyacinth-alia-wins-apc-governorship-primary-in-benue-state/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:32:11 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277720 Governor Hyacinth Alia has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination in Benue State, emerging victorious in the party’s primary election held across the state. The result was announced on Friday at the APC state secretariat in Makurdi  by Prof. Muhammad Isah, chairman of the primary election committee. Alia defeated fellow aspirants Jeffrey Kuranun […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/hyacinth-alia-wins-apc-governorship-primary-in-benue-state/feed/ 0 Federal High Court Dismisses ADC Suit Against Senator Ireti Kingibe https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-dismisses-adc-suit-against-senator-ireti-kingibe/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-dismisses-adc-suit-against-senator-ireti-kingibe/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:20:07 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277718 The Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to validate the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by the Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The judgment was delivered on Friday by Justice Peter Lifu. Justice Lifu emphasized that internal party disciplinary matters, including suspensions, are governed by party regulations […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-dismisses-adc-suit-against-senator-ireti-kingibe/feed/ 0 NNPP Accuses INEC of Delaying Primaries, Hints at Protest in Abuja https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-accuses-inec-of-delaying-primaries-hints-at-protest-in-abuja/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-accuses-inec-of-delaying-primaries-hints-at-protest-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 13:26:23 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277676 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), led by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has attributed setbacks in concluding aspirant screenings and scheduling its primaries to delays by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party announced that it may resort to protests in Abuja if the commission continues to impede its preparations for the 2027 general elections. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-accuses-inec-of-delaying-primaries-hints-at-protest-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Labour Party Reschedules All Primaries to May 30 Following Eid-el Kabir https://freedomonline.com.ng/labour-party-reschedules-all-primaries-to-may-30-following-eid-el-kabir/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/labour-party-reschedules-all-primaries-to-may-30-following-eid-el-kabir/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 13:21:48 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277673 The Labour Party (LP) has announced the rescheduling of its previously planned primary elections for May 27 and May 29, consolidating them all to Saturday, May 30. Ken Asogwa, National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, stated in Abuja that the adjustment affects primaries for all offices, including President, Governor, Senate, House of Representatives, and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/labour-party-reschedules-all-primaries-to-may-30-following-eid-el-kabir/feed/ 0 Chaos and Injuries as APC Lagos West Senatorial Primary Turns Violent in Alimosho https://freedomonline.com.ng/chaos-and-injuries-as-apc-lagos-west-senatorial-primary-turns-violent-in-alimosho/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/chaos-and-injuries-as-apc-lagos-west-senatorial-primary-turns-violent-in-alimosho/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 13:58:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277460 Chaos broke out at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos West Senatorial District primaries held in Alimosho Local Government Area on Monday, leaving 15 people injured, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed. CSP Aduroja Olurotimi, Officer in Charge of the Command Tactical Team in Egbeda, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/chaos-and-injuries-as-apc-lagos-west-senatorial-primary-turns-violent-in-alimosho/feed/ 0 Gov. Seyi Makinde Declares Presidential Bid, Forms Alliance with APM for 2027 Election https://freedomonline.com.ng/gov-seyi-makinde-declares-presidential-bid-forms-alliance-with-apm-for-2027-election/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/gov-seyi-makinde-declares-presidential-bid-forms-alliance-with-apm-for-2027-election/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 16:39:43 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277258 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections under the banner of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). This announcement was made on Thursday during a Unity rally in Ibadan, where Makinde also formalized an alliance between his faction of the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/gov-seyi-makinde-declares-presidential-bid-forms-alliance-with-apm-for-2027-election/feed/ 0 PDP Kicks Off Screening of Presidential and Governorship Aspirants for 2027 Elections https://freedomonline.com.ng/pdp-kicks-off-screening-of-presidential-and-governorship-aspirants-for-2027-elections/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/pdp-kicks-off-screening-of-presidential-and-governorship-aspirants-for-2027-elections/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 12:15:35 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277228 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the screening process for its presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening, led by the Abdulraman Mohammed-led National Working Committee (NWC), began on Thursday at the party’s National Secretariat Annex, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement issued by the PDP’s National […]

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