Fayose’s Stance on Atiku: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose compared Atiku Abubakar to Joe Biden during an interview on TVC’s Politics Tonight, suggesting that Atiku is too old and that time has passed him by for another presidential run.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Assessment of 2027 Contenders: Fayose asserted that the 2027 election marks the final opportunity for Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi to contest.

• Outlook on Rotimi Amaechi: He also predicted that Atiku’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, will struggle for backing in the South-South because of weak political influence and fragmented party structures within groups like the ADC and NDC.

• Isaac Fayose Countering Wike: In a separate development, Isaac Fayose challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s view that Ademola Adeleke won the Osun State governorship election simply because the Federal Government refrained from using its influence.

• Osun vs. Rivers Comparison: Isaac Fayose cautioned Wike against drawing parallels with Rivers State, arguing that Osun voters had already made up their minds prior to the polls.

Denial of Withdrawal: Nafiu Kangiwa, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat, firmly debunked rumors claiming he has exited the race.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Commitment to the Race: In a statement released in Birnin Kebbi, Kangiwa confirmed he has met all necessary party and electoral criteria, including securing the ADC nomination form.

• Call for Integrity: The politician urged those spreading false information to halt attempts at misleading his supporters and damaging opposition credibility, emphasizing that politics should rely on vision rather than deceit.

• Message to Constituents: Kangiwa reassured his base and the wider public to disregard the claims, emphasizing that his determination remains solid as he continues to follow party protocols and electoral laws.

Security Lockdown: Heavy security forces—including the military, police, immigration, and other agencies—deployed to the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Abuja ahead of a planned demonstration by retired military veterans.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Core Grievance: The retired officers expressed frustration over being excluded from recent pension adjustments, contrasting their service of over 35 years with a newly approved salary scale for active-duty personnel.

• On-the-Ground Presence: Reports from Daily Trust highlighted multiple Armored Personnel Carriers and over a dozen security vehicles stationed around the area, causing local traffic delays.

• Veterans’ Stance: Despite the heavy presence, organizers maintained that the demonstration would proceed to draw attention to their demands for fair treatment and unfulfilled pension adjustments.

• Leadership Appeal: Protesters praised the leadership intentions of key officials while criticizing intermediaries whom they claimed were blocking resolution efforts regarding their constitutional pension rights.