The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has mandated the dissolution of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chapters in the United Kingdom and all other foreign locations. Presided over by Justice Peter Kekemeke, the court ruled that diaspora chapters of Nigerian political parties are unconstitutional, illegal, and not recognized under Nigerian law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Lack of Authority: The court declared that no Nigerian-registered political party possesses the constitutional power to establish, supervise, maintain, or recognize any party chapters, executive committees, or governing councils outside the territorial boundaries of Nigeria.

• Financial Penalties and Transfers: The APC is ordered to transfer more than ₦30 million—funds allegedly generated unlawfully through the sale of forms for diaspora congresses—to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

• Mandatory Financial Reporting: The court reaffirmed that political parties have a statutory obligation to report all financial donations received from foreign individuals or organizations to INEC within 21 days, as stipulated by the Constitution.

• Political Participation Clarification: While the ruling prohibits parties from creating formal structures abroad, it clarified that Nigerians living in the diaspora remain free to support, mobilize, and campaign for their preferred candidates during Nigerian elections.

• Potential Liabilities: The court warned that establishing, managing, or sponsoring foreign chapters could constitute an offense, with potential penalties for those collecting dues or managing such chapters including a ₦5 million fine and imprisonment.

The judgment granted all 14 reliefs requested by INEC in its suit against the party.

The controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has intensified following the Senate’s second refusal within a week to initiate an investigation into the agency’s budget. The situation involves a conflict between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Presidency regarding how the body allegedly gained access to government institutions and inclusion in the 2026 Appropriation Act.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Legal Action: The Nigeria Police Force arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the PFIPC, following a bench warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja due to his failure to appear for an eight-count charge, including forgery and impersonation.

• Corruption Allegations: Adeyemi is involved in a dispute with Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, after alleging that the aide requested a ₦400 million bribe and 48% of the agency’s proposed ₦27.4 billion grant. The Presidency has denied these claims and maintains that the PFIPC was never established by the Federal Government.

• ICPC Investigation: President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the PFIPC and its budget allocation within 30 days.

• Atiku’s Position: Represented by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku Abubakar rejected the ICPC probe as “insufficient” and “self-serving,” arguing that the Presidency has already taken a public stance on the issue. He called for an independent, bipartisan inquiry by the National Assembly to determine who authorized the agency, facilitated its operations, and inserted its funding into the national budget.

• Budgetary Concerns: Atiku also challenged a ₦6.44 billion allocation in the 2026 budget for a “Special Presidential Support Group for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers,” questioning why such funds were allocated after Nigeria had already been eliminated from the qualifying race.

• Presidency’s Response: Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, defended the decision to use the ICPC, citing it as the legally recognized independent body for investigating corruption and questioning why Atiku lacks confidence in state institutions.

• Senate Stance: The Senate continues to decline investigations into the matter, noting that no formal petition has been submitted to them and that the issue involves ongoing legal proceedings and executive matters.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has submitted a petition to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), who chairs the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), opposing the elevation of Kwara State Attorney-General Sulyman Ibrahim to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Saraki’s petition, dated May 2026, argues that Ibrahim’s conduct renders him unfit for the prestigious rank, accusing him of weaponizing his office for politically motivated persecution.

The former governor outlined two main allegations against the Attorney-General:

• Malicious Prosecution and Abuse of Power: Saraki accused Ibrahim of initiating “frivolous” charges in violation of due process. Specifically, he cited a 20-count charge filed in April against himself, former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, and two others regarding the 2018 Offa robbery. Saraki contends these charges were filed despite an earlier decision by the Federal Government’s Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) that cleared him of involvement.

• Violation of Ethics: Saraki claimed the charges were timed to inflict maximum reputational damage and that he was never invited for questioning before the case was filed, only learning of it when court processes were pasted on his Ilorin residence gate.

Saraki asserted that the rank of SAN should only be conferred upon lawyers who demonstrate “exemplary character, absolute fidelity to the rule of law, and an unyielding commitment to the due administration of justice,” arguing that Ibrahim has brought the legal profession into disrepute.

He has urged the CJN and LPPC to thoroughly scrutinize Ibrahim’s candidacy, stating the rank must not be bestowed upon a practitioner who uses state machinery to wage “personal or political vendettas.” Saraki has also deposed to an affidavit in the Kwara State High Court to support his petition.