Politics Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/politics/ ...express yourself Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:14:25 +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 ADC condemns court ruling on NDC, calls it threat to Nigeria’s democracy https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-condemns-court-ruling-on-ndc-calls-it-threat-to-nigerias-democracy/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-condemns-court-ruling-on-ndc-calls-it-threat-to-nigerias-democracy/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:14:25 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279876 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised a recent Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja which set aside an earlier judgment recognising the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. The party described the decision as a potential setback to democratic development in Nigeria. The position was contained in a statement issued on Saturday […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-condemns-court-ruling-on-ndc-calls-it-threat-to-nigerias-democracy/feed/ 0 INEC yet to receive 2027 election budget, raises concern over preparations https://freedomonline.com.ng/inec-yet-to-receive-2027-election-budget-raises-concern-over-preparations/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/inec-yet-to-receive-2027-election-budget-raises-concern-over-preparations/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:15:46 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279814  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to receive the budgetary allocation approved for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, raising concerns over procurement timelines and early election preparations. The disclosure was made by INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Mallam Mohammed Haruna, during an interactive session organised in […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/inec-yet-to-receive-2027-election-budget-raises-concern-over-preparations/feed/ 0 Court overturns judgment recognising Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as political party https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-overturns-judgment-recognising-nigeria-democratic-congress-ndc-as-political-party/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-overturns-judgment-recognising-nigeria-democratic-congress-ndc-as-political-party/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:45:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279798 A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice Isah Dashen, who held that the previous decision was made without hearing all necessary parties […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-overturns-judgment-recognising-nigeria-democratic-congress-ndc-as-political-party/feed/ 0 Court fixes July 20 for hearing of suit challenging Ahmad Lawan’s APC senatorial candidacy https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-fixes-july-20-for-hearing-of-suit-challenging-ahmad-lawans-apc-senatorial-candidacy/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-fixes-july-20-for-hearing-of-suit-challenging-ahmad-lawans-apc-senatorial-candidacy/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:28:28 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279743 The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 20, 2026 for hearing a suit challenging the nomination of former Senate President, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District. The case was filed by an aggrieved aspirant, Hassan Kafayos, who is contesting the outcome of the APC […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-fixes-july-20-for-hearing-of-suit-challenging-ahmad-lawans-apc-senatorial-candidacy/feed/ 0 Lawyer petitions I-G over alleged killings ahead of Osun governorship election https://freedomonline.com.ng/lawyer-petitions-i-g-over-alleged-killings-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/lawyer-petitions-i-g-over-alleged-killings-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:18:26 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279737 An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi, has submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, calling for urgent intervention over reported killings and rising political violence in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The petition was delivered on Thursday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where the lawyer […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/lawyer-petitions-i-g-over-alleged-killings-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/feed/ 0 Court adjourns Ganduje, 7 others’ alleged misappropriation trial to October 14 https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-ganduje-7-others-alleged-misappropriation-trial-to-october-14/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-ganduje-7-others-alleged-misappropriation-trial-to-october-14/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:06:14 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279663 The trial of former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and seven others over alleged misappropriation of public funds has been adjourned by the Kano State High Court until Oct. 14, 2026. The case, involving charges of bribery, conspiracy, diversion, and misappropriation of billions of naira, suffered a delay during Wednesday’s proceedings. Ganduje is […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-ganduje-7-others-alleged-misappropriation-trial-to-october-14/feed/ 0 10th Senate processes 1,286 motions, 676 bills in three years – Adaramodu https://freedomonline.com.ng/10th-senate-processes-1286-motions-676-bills-in-three-years-adaramodu/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/10th-senate-processes-1286-motions-676-bills-in-three-years-adaramodu/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:59:25 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279660 The Senate has revealed that the 10th National Assembly has handled 1,286 motions and 676 bills within three years, with several of the bills already signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, in an interview with the News Agency […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/10th-senate-processes-1286-motions-676-bills-in-three-years-adaramodu/feed/ 0 Court fixes July 20 for judgment in NDC challenge to Electoral Act 2026 https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-fixes-july-20-for-judgment-in-ndc-challenge-to-electoral-act-2026/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-fixes-july-20-for-judgment-in-ndc-challenge-to-electoral-act-2026/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:03:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279601 The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 20, 2026 for judgment in a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging key provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. The case, heard before Justice Mohammed Umar, questions the constitutionality of Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new electoral law. The court arrived at […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-fixes-july-20-for-judgment-in-ndc-challenge-to-electoral-act-2026/feed/ 0 Court adjourns ADC leadership dispute involving David Mark, Aregbesola to June 30 https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-adc-leadership-dispute-involving-david-mark-aregbesola-to-june-30/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-adc-leadership-dispute-involving-david-mark-aregbesola-to-june-30/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:11:35 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279575 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, until June 30 for further hearing. The case seeks to restrain the David Mark-led leadership structure of the ADC and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, from parading themselves as national leaders of the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-adc-leadership-dispute-involving-david-mark-aregbesola-to-june-30/feed/ 0 Drama in Court as Deji Adeyanju Testifies in El-Rufai National Security Trial https://freedomonline.com.ng/drama-in-court-as-deji-adeyanju-testifies-in-el-rufai-national-security-trial/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/drama-in-court-as-deji-adeyanju-testifies-in-el-rufai-national-security-trial/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:55:59 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279548 Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged breach of national security. The case is being heard before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik following a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). Adeyanju appeared as […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/drama-in-court-as-deji-adeyanju-testifies-in-el-rufai-national-security-trial/feed/ 0 Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji Thanks Voters After Re-Election Victory https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-governor-biodun-oyebanji-thanks-voters-after-re-election-victory/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-governor-biodun-oyebanji-thanks-voters-after-re-election-victory/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:20:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279477 The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed appreciation to residents of the state following his re-electio.n victory in Saturday’s governorship poll, describing t,he outcome as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership. Oyebanji spoke on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared him the winner of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ekiti-governor-biodun-oyebanji-thanks-voters-after-re-election-victory/feed/ 0 NNPP Lawyers Urge INEC to Stop Dealing With Rival Factions Over Leadership Dispute https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-lawyers-urge-inec-to-stop-dealing-with-rival-factions-over-leadership-dispute/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-lawyers-urge-inec-to-stop-dealing-with-rival-factions-over-leadership-dispute/#respond Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:37:41 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279403 Legal representatives of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to halt all electoral communications and engagements with individuals they described as “impostors” claiming leadership of the party. The demand was contained in a formal letter sent to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and referenced by the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nnpp-lawyers-urge-inec-to-stop-dealing-with-rival-factions-over-leadership-dispute/feed/ 0 Ortom Rejects Benue Probe Report, Accuses Governor Alia of Political Witch-Hunt https://freedomonline.com.ng/ortom-rejects-benue-probe-report-accuses-governor-alia-of-political-witch-hunt/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ortom-rejects-benue-probe-report-accuses-governor-alia-of-political-witch-hunt/#respond Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:38:31 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279390 Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has rejected the findings of the state Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, describing the report as a politically driven attempt to discredit his administration. The reaction comes after the commission submitted its report to Governor Hyacinth Alia following an investigation into the finances and operations of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ortom-rejects-benue-probe-report-accuses-governor-alia-of-political-witch-hunt/feed/ 0 Low Voter Turnout in Ilawe-Ekiti as BVAS Glitch Disrupts Ekiti Election https://freedomonline.com.ng/low-voter-turnout-in-ilawe-ekiti-as-bvas-glitch-disrupts-ekiti-election/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/low-voter-turnout-in-ilawe-ekiti-as-bvas-glitch-disrupts-ekiti-election/#respond Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:33:48 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279387 Voting activity in Ilawe-Ekiti was marked by low voter turnout on Saturday as the ongoing Ekiti governorship election recorded slow participation across several polling units. The situation was compounded by technical challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in parts of Ado-Ekiti, affecting accreditation of elderly voters. A visit by our correspondence revealed that […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/low-voter-turnout-in-ilawe-ekiti-as-bvas-glitch-disrupts-ekiti-election/feed/ 0 Confusion in Court as Two Lawyers Claim PDP Representation in INEC Suit https://freedomonline.com.ng/confusion-in-court-as-two-lawyers-claim-pdp-representation-in-inec-suit/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/confusion-in-court-as-two-lawyers-claim-pdp-representation-in-inec-suit/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:39:22 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=279331 Proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja were thrown into confusion on Friday after two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) appeared separately claiming to represent the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a leadership-related case against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The case is part of an ongoing dispute over the recognition of a […]

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