Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has welcomed the inclusion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn recognition from all its diaspora chapters in compliance with a court judgment restricting Nigerian political parties from establishing branches outside the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, announced the decision in a statement issued on Sunday.

According to Director, Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama ruled that “no political party registered in Nigeria has the legal authority to establish, operate or supervise chapters outside the country’s territorial boundaries.”

He added that the court also held that “diaspora chapters of Nigerian political parties were illegal, unconstitutional, and unknown to the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

In response to the ruling, the NDC said it had suspended recognition of its foreign chapters and withdrawn all previously granted recognitions.

The party, however, expressed appreciation to its diaspora supporters for their loyalty, contributions and continued interest in its activities, particularly their support for its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The statement explained that the decision followed a review of the party’s relationship with groups operating under its name outside Nigeria.

It also cited the case of Prof. Ali Alao v. All Progressives Congress (APC) & Anor, Suit No. CV/187/2025, which was decided by Justice Kekemeke at the FCT High Court in Maitama.

The NDC said it was complying with the judgment as part of its commitment to accountability, transparency and due process.

The statement added that the party had initiated a harmonisation process in locations where multiple groups were operating, with the aim of bringing them under a single umbrella.

It further disclosed that the judgment had been referred to the party’s Legal Department for further examination and advice on the appropriate steps to take.

Despite withdrawing formal recognition, the NDC encouraged its supporters in the diaspora to continue meeting and engaging with one another, assuring them that the party would maintain communication through appropriate and lawful channels.

The party acknowledged the strong interest Nigerians living abroad have shown in its candidates, especially Obi, and urged them to sustain their support.

The statement concluded with a call for collective efforts to build a better Nigeria, criticising the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and reiterating the NDC’s belief that “A New Nigeria is POssible!”

The Presidency has rejected allegations by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deliberately delaying the release of Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividend funds meant for states until after the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the Presidency described the allegation as false and urged the public to disregard it.

The response came in a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Makinde, who is the 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), had alleged that the Federal Government planned to withhold the funds until after the elections. He also claimed that the money had already been spent by the government.

The governor made the allegation on Friday while speaking at the 2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement held at Olola Ogunlana Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

According to Makinde, each state was expected to receive ₦250 billion from the dividend funds, which his administration had planned to invest in projects aimed at expanding Oyo State’s economy.

He said: “Each state was supposed to get ₦250 billion. We had already identified projects that would expand Oyo State’s economy. But they have now said the money will not be paid until after the election. Is the election more important than the people of Nigeria?”

However, the Presidency dismissed the governor’s claims, insisting that the Federal Government was not withholding the NLNG dividend windfall as alleged.

Onanuga also advised Makinde to exercise caution in his public statements, warning against making claims that could mislead Nigerians for political reasons.

In the statement, the presidential spokesman sought to explain how the Federation Account is managed and how revenue is distributed among the three tiers of government.

He noted that distributing ₦250 billion to each of Nigeria’s 36 states would amount to ₦9 trillion, excluding allocations to the Federal Government, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the 774 local government areas.

The Presidency maintained that the figures and circumstances surrounding the proposed distribution should be understood within the broader framework of revenue allocation in the country.