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2027: ADC, PDP, LP, Others Trapped Over Mandatory E-register.
As preparations ramp up for the 2027 general elections, opposition parties are reportedly concerned about the mandatory electronic membership registration introduced under the Electoral Act 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that the new requirement could narrow the democratic space, citing Section 77(4) and related provisions. These clauses require all registered political parties to submit digital membership registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by April 2, 2026, as a prerequisite for participating in the elections.
Under the law, political parties must maintain a digital register of members and submit it within the prescribed timeframe. Only individuals listed in these registers can vote or contest in party primaries, congresses, or conventions.
Opposition leaders argue that the deadline is tight and the rules too stringent, potentially disadvantaging parties lacking the financial or technical capacity of the ruling party. The ADC has flagged the timeline as restrictive, warning that smaller or less tech-savvy parties could be excluded from the 2027 race. Other opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), have also raised concerns about operational challenges posed by the new law.
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), an umbrella body of political parties, has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday to discuss these issues amid growing anxiety.
Opposition ‘asleep’ — Sambo
Sumner Sambo, Editor for Politics at Arise News, criticized opposition parties for failing to pay attention to key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, particularly the electronic membership registration. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, he said opposition parties were “seemingly docile” while the legislation was debated and passed in the National Assembly, which held public hearings nationwide.
Sambo questioned why opposition parties are now accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of early compliance when the law was publicly available. He noted that public debates had focused on electronic transmission of election results, leaving provisions like Section 77 on digital membership registers largely overlooked.
He added that the APC strategically positioned itself by pushing the legislation and starting early compliance. According to him, the law now closes the door on last-minute defections—a common feature in Nigerian politics.
“Opposition parties have been seemingly docile regarding what’s required for the next elections. The law has been in the public domain, with hearings and consultations. Now they complain about APC’s early registration, but the truth is, they failed to prepare,” Sambo said.
He emphasized that INEC cannot alter the law and that anyone not listed in a party’s submitted register cannot vote, be voted for, or switch parties to contest elsewhere. “Those hoping to move from one party to another after May 30 are in dreamland. APC scored highly by pushing this legislation, while the opposition missed the opportunity,” he added.
‘Democracy in danger’ — Okonkwo
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo accused the APC of using the Electoral Act 2026 to weaken opposition parties ahead of 2027. He described the Section 77 requirement to submit digitalized membership registers within a tight timeline as a threat to democracy.
Okonkwo argued that less than two months to comply is restrictive and claimed the law was designed to limit political mobility. He alleged the provisions prevent aspirants who lose primaries, especially within the APC, from defecting to other parties, calling the rules “booby traps” intended to protect the ruling party and suppress opposition.
He said, “Opposition parties are aggrieved because democracy is under threat. Section 77 mandates that parties maintain a digital register including members’ names, addresses, local government areas, polling units, and NINs. If a party fails to submit this register, it cannot field candidates. These provisions are crafted for self-preservation and to strangle the opposition, but they will fail.”
APC outsmarted opposition — Analyst
Public affairs analyst Nduka Odo told DAILY POST that the controversy exposes weaknesses in the opposition ahead of 2027. He noted that the APC showed strategic foresight by starting e-registration early, while opposition parties like ADC, PDP, and LP are now scrambling to catch up.
Odo warned that continued “blame-game politics” could smooth the way for President Bola Tinubu and the APC. He said, “Elections are won long before election day through organization, legal compliance, grassroots mobilization, and strategic timing. APC has outsmarted the opposition on this issue.”
He added that the opposition still has a chance but must urgently comply with the law, rebuild its structures, and stop relying on public outrage and media narratives. “If they fail to act seriously, the 2027 election may already be decided by their lack of preparation,” Odo concluded.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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