The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has shared his perspective on the legislative by-elections held on Saturday across Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The elections covered one federal constituency and four state constituencies. Official results show that the All Progressives Congress (APC) swept four of the seats, while the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) secured one state constituency victory in Bauchi State.

Reacting via social media, Keyamo noted that the APC’s dominant performance across the North-West, North-East, and South-South regions serves as a critical indicator for the upcoming 2027 general elections. He also pointed out the constitutional rule requiring a presidential winner to secure at least 25% of the votes in two-thirds of all states and the FCT, emphasizing how these regional victories tie into Nigeria’s diverse political landscape.

Withholding a complete breakdown for a later date, Keyamo concluded with a bold statement regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political future:

“Let me keep our gunpowder dry for now. A fuller analysis of this significant factor in Presidential elections will follow on January 19th or 20th, 2027, when PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU is declared winner… and the usual wailings begin. Please, bookmark this tweet. No be cho cho cho!!”

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Tajudeen Olesin, has attributed recent political clashes involving FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq to conflicting personal ambitions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Senate Presidency Bid: According to Olesin, Governor Uzodinma allegedly plans to secure a senate seat and run for Senate President in 2027, intending to resign from his governorship before his term ends in 2028.

• Wike’s Stance: Olesin claimed that Wike opposes any Southeast candidate for the position, preferring that current Senate President Godswill Akpabio retain his seat if President Bola Tinubu secures re-election.

• Kwara Alignments: Amid these frictions, aggrieved APC leaders in Kwara State, including Olesin and members of The Otoge Progressives, have reportedly aligned with Wike’s Rainbow Coalition.

Counter-Claims from Kwara State

Mashood Alaka, the Special Adviser on Party Affairs to the Kwara governor, dismissed Wike’s motives, alleging that the Rainbow Coalition is a strategic move to position Wike for a 2031 presidential run.

• Questioning Loyalty: Alaka criticized Wike for backing President Tinubu’s re-election while simultaneously fielding opposing candidates for the National Assembly.

• Party Clarity: Alaka asserted that Wike should formally decide whether to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or join the APC, maintaining that the APC can successfully secure Tinubu’s re-election without outside coalitions.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has declared that Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have significantly fortified the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Expanded Political Footprint: Speaking in an interview with Punch, Tanko noted that the party has more candidates contesting the 2027 elections than in 2023, particularly noting strong contenders in northern states like Kano and Zamfara.

• The Kwankwaso Effect: He emphasized that having figures like Rabiu Kwankwaso on board changes the political dynamics and will substantially boost the party’s electoral fortunes.

• Stronger Structures and Momentum: Tanko asserted that Obi’s structures—bolstered by groups like the Obidient and OK Movements—are much stronger than they were previously. He specifically expressed confidence in winning Lagos State again, framing the upcoming election as a fight by citizens against hardship and economic distress.