The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Defence Minister Christopher Musa over his assurance that security agencies would remain neutral during the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Sowore accused Musa of being biased in favour of President Bola Tinubu, questioning whether the minister could guarantee impartiality during the electoral process.

In a post on X, the activist described Musa as a “loudmouth” and alleged that he had failed in his responsibilities as a military officer. He urged the defence minister to concentrate on addressing Nigeria’s security challenges rather than making promises about the 2027 elections.

Sowore’s remarks followed comments by Musa after a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, during which the minister assured Nigerians that security agencies would act professionally and ensure voters were not intimidated.

Reacting to the minister’s statement, Sowore wrote: “This retired loudmouth, Christopher Musa, who failed in his duties as a serving General in the Nigerian Army is now here promising free and fair elections in 2027, when he is, in fact, a partisan hack for Tinubu. He should leave 2027 alone and face insecurity.”

Musa had spoken to journalists after meeting Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he was accompanied by heads of security agencies.

The minister explained that the meeting was convened to brief the President on the country’s security situation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to Musa, Tinubu wants the elections to be free, fair and credible, with security agencies expected to maintain professionalism and prevent intimidation of voters.

However, Sowore questioned the minister’s ability to guarantee the neutrality of security operatives, alleging that his political disposition could undermine confidence in the assurances given ahead of the polls.

A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, Abdulkadir Hamma Saleh, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Hamma Saleh, who contested the PDP governorship ticket against former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, announced his decision in a press statement made available to journalists in Gombe.

Following his defection, the former aspirant called on his supporters across the state to join him in the APC and support the party’s candidates in the 2027 general elections.

His decision comes amid controversy surrounding the PDP governorship ticket in Gombe State. Pantami’s initial emergence as the party’s candidate was challenged in court, prompting a rerun of the governorship primary election.

Meanwhile, former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has declared that the PDP remains the only political party to have survived the collapse of other parties since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999.

Lamido, a founding member of the PDP, expressed confidence in the party’s resilience, insisting that it had remained relevant despite the political changes that have shaped the country over the years.

He made the remarks during the inauguration of the PDP Campaign Council at the party’s state headquarters in Dutse, Jigawa State.

According to the former governor, the PDP has endured challenges that have weakened or eliminated other political parties since the beginning of the Fourth Republic.

“Since 1999, almost all political parties have collapsed, leaving the PDP as the only surviving party to date.

“It has seen yesterday, today and, by the grace of God, it will see tomorrow,” Lamido said.

The former governor also urged Nigerians not to repeat what he described as the mistake of voting for the APC in previous elections.

He advised voters to assess the achievements of previous PDP administrations alongside the performance of the current APC-led government before deciding which party to support in the 2027 general elections.

Lamido maintained that Nigerians should carefully evaluate the records of both administrations before making their electoral choices.

“I believe Nigerians have learnt from their mistakes. Therefore, they must critically examine the achievements of previous administrations under the PDP and compare them with those of the current administration before deciding who should lead them,” he said.

He further accused the APC-led government of failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians, arguing that the country and Jigawa State required experienced and capable leaders to tackle their numerous challenges.

Lamido also raised concerns about the condition of healthcare and education in Jigawa State, alleging that both sectors had deteriorated under the current administration.

“Today, Jigawa is facing serious challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Hospitals lack adequate medical services and essential drugs, while the education sector continues to deteriorate,” he said.

Despite the challenges facing the party, Lamido assured PDP supporters that it was prepared to campaign vigorously for its candidates in the 2027 elections.

He said the party would contest positions at all levels, including the presidency, National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly.

The former governor also pledged that the PDP would conduct peaceful campaigns, avoiding insults, intimidation and personal attacks against political opponents.

According to Lamido, the party’s priority is to restore good governance and rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s political leadership.

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only political party to have endured the collapse of other parties since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lamido, a founding member of the PDP, expressed confidence in the party’s resilience, saying it had weathered years of political changes and would continue to play a significant role in Nigeria’s political future.

He made the remarks during the inauguration of the PDP Campaign Council at the party’s state headquarters in Dutse, Jigawa State.

According to the former governor, several political parties have disappeared or collapsed since 1999, while the PDP has continued to survive.

“Since 1999, almost all political parties have collapsed, leaving the PDP as the only surviving party to date.

“It has seen yesterday, today and, by the grace of God, it will see tomorrow,” Lamido said.

He also urged Nigerians not to repeat what he described as the mistake of voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in previous elections.

Lamido called on voters to assess the performance of previous PDP administrations alongside that of the current APC-led government before deciding which party to support in the 2027 general elections.

“I believe Nigerians have learnt from their mistakes. Therefore, they must critically examine the achievements of previous administrations under the PDP and compare them with those of the current administration before deciding who should lead them,” he stated.

The former governor criticised the APC-led administration, accusing it of failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians. He argued that both the country and Jigawa State required experienced and capable leadership to address their pressing challenges.

Lamido also expressed concern over the state of healthcare and education in Jigawa, alleging that the two sectors had deteriorated under the current administration.

“Today, Jigawa is facing serious challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Hospitals lack adequate medical services and essential drugs, while the education sector continues to deteriorate,” he said.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Lamido assured party supporters that the PDP was prepared to campaign for its candidates across all levels of government, including the presidency, National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly.

He further pledged that the party would conduct its campaigns peacefully, without resorting to insults, intimidation or personal attacks against political opponents.

According to Lamido, the PDP’s central objective is to restore good governance and rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s political leadership.