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Opposition, Civil Groups Slam FG’s ₦135B Post-Election Litigation Fund.
Opposition parties and civil society groups have expressed alarm over the ₦135.22 billion earmarked for electoral adjudication and post-election matters in the Federal Government’s 2026 budget, questioning both its transparency and necessity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside legal and civic stakeholders, warned that the hefty allocation could indicate expectations of widespread disputes following the 2027 general elections.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, told Punch that such a large post-election litigation fund raises doubts about the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process.
“It suggests that INEC anticipates contested results and a lack of public acceptance,” he said, adding that transparent elections would significantly reduce the need for legal battles.
Ememobong also questioned why INEC would require additional funding for litigation when it already has internal legal resources, stressing the importance of prioritising the country’s democratic integrity over partisan interests.
Meanwhile, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, noted that while preparing for post-election disputes is standard, the ₦135 billion provision seems disproportionately large if the elections are conducted fairly and transparently.
Senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli, has declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that Alli, who serves under the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the declaration on Friday during a formal event held at the Police Field in Yemetu, Ibadan North Local Government Area.
The APC chieftain and Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland said he will be running on the platform of his party.
The event attracted thousands of APC leaders, stakeholders, and members, including top political figures such as Senator Yunus Akintunde, House of Representatives members Akin Alabi, Aderemi Oseni, Akeem Adeyemi, Olafisoye Akinmoyede, Tajudeen Abisodun, and Senator Hamzat Adeseun.
Also in attendance were former Deputy Governor Iyiola Oladokun, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe, and Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, among others.
Alli said his decision followed wide consultations with stakeholders and was driven by his desire to advance the development of Oyo State.
He noted his past political experience, including serving as Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government and Secretary to the Oyo State Government under Senator Rasidi Ladoja, as well as his current role in the Senate, where he said he has consistently advocated for his constituents.
According to him, his ambition is focused on delivering better governance and moving the state forward.
A PDP chieftain and convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that Showunmi made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) secretariat in Abeokuta on Friday.
He called for a broad political coalition involving opposition parties and grassroots groups to challenge what he described as the failures of dominant political forces in the state.
Showunmi argued that political parties may choose or endorse candidates, but insisted such arrangements must not deny voters a genuine electoral choice.
He said: “I will be running for governor in the 2027 governorship election. I have come to plead with you to set up a small committee… to determine how we can collaborate to make this happen.”
He also questioned whether Ogun State would experience a “coronation” or a competitive election process, urging stakeholders to allow open political contest.
The PDP chieftain noted that Ogun West’s long-standing exclusion from producing a governor is a legitimate grievance, but stressed that aspirations must still be tested through competition.
He advocated issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027, rejecting “money politics” and challenging aspirants to public debates on governance.
Showunmi maintained that he has no history of violence or political thuggery, insisting the election should be centred on ideas and development plans for the state.
In response, IPAC leadership and other political actors at the event called for collaboration and careful selection of leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Jet A1 Crisis: FG Holds Emergency Meeting To Stop Airfare Hike As Airlines Shut Down Operations.
The Nigerian government has scheduled an emergency stakeholders’ meeting for April 22, 2026, aimed at preventing an increase in airfares and possible airline shutdowns following a sharp rise in aviation fuel (Jet A1) prices.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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