The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially denied allegations that it provided access codes to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction headed by Nafiu Bala Gombe. This statement follows assertions made by Gombe on July 12, 2026, in which he claimed his faction had successfully uploaded their presidential and National Assembly candidates to the commission’s portal for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In his statement, Gombe emphasized that this move was a step toward protecting the interests of the party’s legacy members against “anti-democratic tendencies,” while reiterating the party’s commitment to fielding competent candidates.

However, Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, has clarified the situation regarding which faction holds the authorization to nominate candidates. Haruna stated unequivocally that the portal access code was issued exclusively to the leadership faction led by Senator David Mark.

Haruna explained that the commission’s records clearly reflect this decision, noting that the Senator Mark faction had already utilized the code to submit the details of over 400 candidates—including those for the presidency—well before a recent Court of Appeal ruling nullified the group’s state congresses. “We never issued any access code to the Nafiu Gombe faction,” Haruna affirmed.

On Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the individual claiming to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The warrant follows Adeyemi’s failure to appear in court for his trial on an eight-count charge of conspiracy, forgery, fraud, and impersonation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Case Details: The case, filed on November 27, 2025, by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki, is identified as FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025.

• Prosecution Witnesses: The federal government has listed 11 prosecution witnesses, including Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, various civil servants from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, and a deputy superintendent of police.

• Controversy and Investigation: The trial arises amid controversy regarding a ₦1.3bn allocation to the PFIPC in the 2026 Appropriation Act, despite the Presidency maintaining that the council does not exist.

• Allegations: Adeyemi has alleged that Gbajabiamila was involved in the council’s establishment, a claim that has been consistently denied by both Gbajabiamila and the Presidency.

• Presidential Action: President Bola Tinubu has ordered an official investigation into the matter.

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has called on the National Assembly to enhance public accessibility and transparency regarding its legislative functions. Speaking at the 2026 National Assembly Open Week, he emphasized that citizens deserve clear insight into how bills are passed, how public funds are managed, and how oversight activities serve the national interest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Promoting Transparency: Gbajabiamila argued that true transparency extends beyond physical access to the legislature, requiring that Nigerians be given the information necessary to understand and follow legislative deliberations and constitutional responsibilities.

• Building Public Trust: He stated that fostering better public knowledge of how the National Assembly handles proposed laws, national budgets, and the monitoring of government agencies is essential for building trust between the public and their representatives.

• Encouraging Inclusivity: The Chief of Staff urged the legislature to actively engage young Nigerians, women, persons with disabilities, civil society, and other professional and community groups to ensure that laws effectively address the needs of the population.

• Reflecting on Leadership: Drawing on his tenure as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gbajabiamila acknowledged the “weight of the gavel” and the complex challenge of balancing competing regional, economic, and political interests to maintain national unity.