The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has expressed confidence that he will defeat other contenders and emerge victorious in the 2027 general election.Adebayo said he was optimistic of winning an election that is free, fair and credible.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He made the declaration on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

The SDP flagbearer maintained that prominent presidential contenders, including President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, would eventually lose their political strength under the weight of their own actions.

According to him, his campaign manifesto provides practical solutions to the challenges confronting Nigerians, expressing confidence that voters would support his proposed policies.

Adebayo said his major objective was not merely to defeat other presidential candidates but to tackle poverty, insecurity and other problems affecting the country.

He explained that achieving this would require addressing voter ignorance, political apathy and the growing belief among Nigerians that their votes do not count.

He stated that defeating political opponents meant convincing the majority of Nigerians to believe in and support his proposed plans for the country rather than engaging in a contest of physical strength.

The SDP candidate also pledged to tackle insecurity if elected President in 2027.

He promised that within six months of assuming office, Nigerians would no longer witness terrorist activities, citing the capacity of the Nigerian Armed Forces to defeat insurgents and bandits.

Adebayo further vowed to restore security across the country, promising that Nigerians would receive improved safety as a Christmas gift in 2027.

Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, father of Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, has passed away.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Uba Sani announced his death in a condolence message issued on Monday, November 9, 2026.

In the statement, Sani, speaking on behalf of the Kaduna State Government and residents, expressed his sympathy to the Deputy Governor, her family and other loved ones of the deceased.

The governor said the state government shared in their grief and would continue to remember the bereaved family in its thoughts and prayers during the difficult period.

He also prayed to Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

The statement read: “On behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State, I extend heartfelt condolences to Her Excellency, her family and all who mourn his passing.

“We share their sorrow and hold them in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

“The death of a parent leaves a void that words can scarcely describe. As Her Excellency and her family navigate this painful loss, may they find solace in the love they shared, the memories they cherish and the enduring value of his guidance.”

The governor further encouraged the Deputy Governor and her family to draw strength from the memories and values left behind by their late father as they mourn his passing.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment concerning the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The electoral commission stated that it would not take any decision based on information circulating on social media, stressing that its actions must be guided by verified legal documents rather than unconfirmed reports.

INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, made the position known on Monday while responding to media enquiries about the political future of the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general election.

The clarification follows a court ruling that affected the leadership of the party under former Senate President David Mark, raising questions about the validity of its leadership structure and Atiku’s presidential candidacy.

Speaking on the matter, Amupitan maintained that the commission had not received the official copy of the judgment and would therefore not act on information obtained from social media.

He said INEC would only take a position after receiving and examining the authenticated court documents.

Recall that the Federal High Court in Abuja had nullified the leadership of the ADC faction led by David Mark and invalidated decisions taken by its caretaker committee, including Atiku Abubakar’s nomination as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

In the judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu declared the Mark-led caretaker committee illegal and ruled in favour of Nafiu Bala Gombe, the party’s former National Deputy Chairman (North-East).

Gombe had approached the court to challenge the process through which the committee led by Mark assumed control of the party.

He argued that following the resignation of the former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the party’s leadership.

The former deputy chairman subsequently asked the court to invalidate decisions and actions taken by the Mark-led leadership on behalf of the party.

The court’s decision came barely 24 hours after Atiku held a campaign rally in Sokoto State as part of his activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.