During a recent appearance on the Mic On Podcast, former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed delivered a candid and startling assessment of the nation’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, asserting that no single presidential contender—not even his former principal, Peter Obi—possesses the capacity to singularly improve Nigeria. Elaborating on his shifting political alliances and the broader trajectory of the opposition, Datti reflected on Obi’s departure from the Labour Party—where he had been firmly established and adopted as a presidential candidate as early as 2024—to pitch his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

All Progressives Congress (APC) foundation member Osita Okechukwu asserted on Sunday that African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has neglected a foundational principle, remarking that those who reside in glass houses ought to avoid throwing stones. Okechukwu’s remarks came in response to a petition filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, which asks for previous allegations against Atiku to be reopened or for clarification regarding why the case was formerly closed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) stated that had Atiku considered this age-old lesson, he might have exercised more restraint instead of deploying a barrage of political attacks against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which allegedly includes retaining the expensive US lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.L.C. Emphasizing that crime is not statute-barred and that past issues can resurface unexpectedly, Okechukwu invoked the legal maxim that anyone seeking equity must approach it with clean hands. He noted that while a Lagos High Court previously dismissed the matter, Agbonayinma’s high-profile money-laundering petition has effectively revived a two-decade-old frozen case, creating an image gridlock for Atiku, the EFCC, and the nation regardless of the final outcome.

Denying that his comments were intended to shield President Tinubu, Okechukwu clarified that he was merely advising political actors to steer clear of grandstanding and refocus their efforts on addressing critical issues such as lifting millions out of poverty.

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has slammed opposition politicians for repeatedly recycling stale allegations against President Bola Tinubu as the 2027 general elections approach. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye dismissed claims that the United States has reopened a drug-trafficking case against the President as mere political propaganda, emphasizing that no American court has ordered a criminal retrial or pronounced President Tinubu guilty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Clarifying the nature of the ongoing public discourse, the former lawmaker explained that the current controversy stems from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit focused purely on gaining access to records held by US law-enforcement agencies, which must not be misconstrued as a criminal proceeding or judicial declaration of guilt. He noted that the presence of records within agencies like the FBI or DEA does not equate to proof of criminality, as investigative files often contain unverified leads, third-party tips, or protected information under FOIA Exemption 7(C) regarding personal privacy.

Oyintiloye argued that these recycled attacks fit a familiar historical pattern designed to smear the President during critical political milestones—reminiscent of past controversies over academic credentials during his tenure as Lagos State Governor and similar allegations peddled during the 2023 campaign. Urging the public and media to avoid “trial by document,” the APC chieftain challenged the opposition to abandon campaigns of calumny, personality attacks, and blackmail, and instead focus on presenting substantive manifestos, policies, and alternative governance plans to Nigerians.