In a significant strategic appointment, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has selected former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, to serve as the Director-General of his campaign organization. This announcement was reportedly made during an expanded campaign council meeting in Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Following her resignation from the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) on May 28, 2026, former presidential aspirant Mrs. Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju has confirmed the receipt of a ₦10.8 million refund from the party. This payment covers a portion of the presidential nomination fee she originally paid in April 2026, with a remaining balance of ₦1.2 million still outstanding.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Busari-Akinnadeju resigned citing the party’s move to force a consensus candidate—a process she contends violated the Electoral Act 2026, which requires the written consent of all cleared aspirants for such a selection method. She alleged that the party leadership utilized disciplinary actions and administrative barriers to sideline her after she refused to support the consensus model.

While she expressed gratitude for the partial refund, Busari-Akinnadeju maintained that the reimbursement does not resolve the underlying issues regarding the integrity of the party’s selection process.

“The return of the money does not return the integrity of the process,” she stated, noting that the refund serves as an admission that the initial collection of funds was indefensible rather than a remedy for the procedural flaws. She further emphasized that her primary concern now lies with ensuring fair political competition for future aspirants who may lack the platform to demand accountability.

Following this event, Busari-Akinnadeju announced that she is moving forward as a non-partisan figure, launching a new initiative called the “Dare Agenda” to advocate for purposeful leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. She credited public support and media attention for pressuring the DLA to issue the refund, stating, “The strength of public attention is what made this refund possible”.

House of Representatives Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese has formally accused colleague Ikenga Ugochinyere of forging his signature to secure an endorsement for the position of Minority Leader. Following a heated confrontation on the House floor Thursday, Agbese clarified on Friday that while he had signed a document for Ugochinyere, it was for an unrelated purpose. He maintains that his signature was used to support the minority leadership bid without his consent, characterizing the act as forgery. Agbese, representing Benue State, has expressed his full willingness to cooperate with any legislative committee investigation to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the House.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Rep. Philip Agbese is standing firm on his claim that his signature was forged to falsely endorse Ikenga Ugochinyere for House Minority Leader. Agbese explained that his signature, originally provided for a different, authorized purpose, was misappropriated without his permission. This follows a high-stakes dispute between the two lawmakers in the House on Thursday. Agbese is now calling for a formal, impartial investigation into the matter and has pledged to testify before any committee to protect both his reputation and the integrity of the institution.

The ongoing tension between Rep. Philip Agbese and Ikenga Ugochinyere has intensified following allegations of signature forgery. Agbese, the House Deputy Spokesperson, contends that his support for Ugochinyere’s bid for Minority Leader was fabricated using a signature obtained for an entirely separate matter. By raising the issue under Order 6 Rule 2, Agbese has brought the controversy to the floor of the House, demanding due process. His stance centers on the need for accountability, as he insists that the unauthorized use of his signature is a breach of trust that necessitates a transparent review by the House to preserve the unity and standing of the Minority Caucus.