• ADC Prioritizes Internal Resolution: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently focused on settling internal disputes following their primary elections. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi stated that the party is addressing appeals from dissatisfied aspirants and remains confident they have sufficient time to conclude these processes before submitting their final list to INEC.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • YPP Prepared for Submission: The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has confirmed its readiness to meet INEC’s requirements. According to National Publicity Secretary Wale Egbeola-Martins, the party plans to begin uploading candidate names the moment the nomination portal goes live.

  • APGA Finalizes Documentation: The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has finished compiling its list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretary Ejimofor Opara indicated that the party is prepared to upload these details immediately upon the portal’s opening.

  • SDP in Final Compilation Phase: The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is actively preparing all necessary documentation for its candidates across all elective positions, including presidential, governorship, and legislative seats. National Publicity Secretary Rufus Aiyenigba confirmed that the party is working diligently to meet the upcoming July 11 deadline set by INEC.

Veteran actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has ramped up his campaign against Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, calling on law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies to probe alleged fraudulent activities within the party. This escalation follows a legal notice sent by Obi’s legal team, led by Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN), which labels Okonkwo’s previous claims as false, malicious, and defamatory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Obi’s legal representatives responded to accusations that NDC leadership extorted ₦10 million from House of Representatives aspirants by demanding a formal retraction, a public apology, a written commitment to cease defamatory remarks, and financial compensation. The legal team explicitly denied that Obi was involved in compiling the candidate list or engaged in any criminal or fraudulent behavior.

Okonkwo Stands Firm In a statement shared on , Okonkwo rejected the legal threats, maintaining that his actions are driven by his professional responsibility as a lawyer and his civic duty to report alleged crimes. He continues to advocate for aspirants in the South-East whom he claims were victims of a scheme led by the NDC.

Citing the experiences of aspirants like Obunike Ohaegbu, Okonkwo reiterated his demand that the NDC return money collected from those who did not win primary elections. To support his argument, he referenced statements by Senator Seriake Dickson, who clarified that under party guidelines, only primary election winners should pay for nomination forms, while all other payments are illegitimate.

Okonkwo concluded his remarks by insisting that Obi must be investigated, stating, “The appropriate security agencies and anti-corruption agencies should immediately commence the investigation of this fraud by NDC and its leaders with a view to refunding the aspirants who were defrauded.”

Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, argues that for Peter Obi to win the upcoming general election, he must significantly broaden his appeal beyond his current strongholds into Northern Nigeria. During an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time, Amadi analyzed the strategic importance of the Obi-Kwankwaso joint ticket, suggesting that pairing Obi with former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a calculated move to capitalize on Kwankwaso’s regional influence and secure a vital northern voting bloc.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Amadi posits that this alliance presents a formidable hurdle for other opposition figures, most notably Atiku Abubakar, noting that navigating these political dynamics remains a complex task. Furthermore, the analyst anticipates that the election cycle will be heavily defined by political narratives and strategic optics rather than substantive policy debates. He cautioned that as the campaign intensifies, voters should prepare for a surge in divisive rhetoric and contrived messaging aimed at manipulating public opinion. Ultimately, Amadi suggests this coalition may compel rival candidates to overhaul their strategies, particularly in regions where northern electoral support could prove to be the deciding factor.