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“2027 Presidency: Senator Dickson Reveals His Plan To Take On Tinubu”.
The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, has stated that he currently has no plans to contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Dickson explained that his focus at the moment is on building a credible political platform rather than pursuing personal ambition. The former Bayelsa State governor made the remarks while speaking to journalists during a press conference at his residence in Abuja.
The briefing came after his recent resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to Dickson, his immediate priority, alongside other political stakeholders, is to strengthen the new party into a viable national platform.
“We are actually aiming to take over power at the centre. And it is possible. It’s human beings that make up a party, not just the name,” he said.
He dismissed claims that his move to the NDC was part of a plan to challenge Tinubu in 2027, insisting that the party’s focus is on building a solid foundation rather than pursuing presidential ambitions.
“You also asked about the presidential race. Let me be clear: that’s not our focus. My colleagues and I are working to build a credible platform to serve Nigeria and attract as many people as possible,” he said.
Dickson also downplayed the ongoing national debate on zoning and presidential ticket arrangements ahead of 2027, emphasizing that political actors should first prioritize strengthening parties and institutions.
“On zoning and the presidential ticket, let me say politics is much more than that. We want to build a party first. Other parties have made the mistake of focusing on individuals rather than institutions. When the time comes, things will sort themselves out. But for now, that is not my concern, even though I am eminently qualified,” he added.
The senator called on politicians nationwide to join the NDC, saying the party aims to become a broad-based national platform.
“We want to build a party that welcomes everyone—those with presidential, governorship, senatorial, House of Reps, state assembly, chairmanship, and councillorship ambitions. With NDC, the game has changed,” he said.
Addressing concerns that members of the ruling party might infiltrate the new platform, Dickson assured that the party remains open to all Nigerians.
“We are open to everyone. If challenges arise, we’ll handle them. But our priority is attracting good people from across the country,” he said.
He also clarified that the NDC should not be confused with the defunct Niger Delta Congress, noting that the newly registered party is designed as a national platform.
“I’m a pan-Nigerian politician. The Niger Delta Congress of old is different from this newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress,” Dickson said.
The senator, who earlier resigned from the PDP, attributed the party’s crisis to internal conflicts and leadership failures.
“The governors and other leaders must take responsibility for the avoidable, self-inflicted decline of the PDP,” he said.
He also cautioned against attempts to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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