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Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that the party provided Peter Obi with the presidential ticket without receiving any payment from him. During a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday, Dickson emphasized that the NDC permitted Obi to select his running mate independently, without any party interference.

Dickson expressed bewilderment over the demands from Obi’s supporters, known as Obidients. He stated, “We provided the presidential ticket at no charge and allowed Obi to choose his vice presidential candidate without any party involvement. What more do people expect?”

The former Bayelsa governor noted that neither he nor the national chairman solicited any money from the campaign. He added, “At this stage, our focus should be on collaborating for victory in the 2027 elections. I believe we can achieve this.”

The Court of Appeal in Makurdi has declared the African Alliance Party (AAP) a duly recognized political entity in Nigeria. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, mandates the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a certificate of registration to the party without delay.

Rev. Peters Olusegun Iyaobaje, the party’s National Chairman, announced the ruling in a statement. He highlighted that the appellate court’s decision stemmed from INEC’s failure to contest AAP’s registration eligibility within the constitutionally stipulated 90-day period. The court emphasized that this timeline is mandatory, not optional, and INEC’s inaction cannot be used to deny any association its right to registration.

According to Iyaobaje, the judgment reaffirms the rule of law and strengthens Nigeria’s multiparty democracy, especially as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. The court further ordered that INEC and its officials must comply with the registration directive immediately.

This development comes amid ongoing legal efforts to deregister certain opposition parties before the next election cycle.

In a recent interview on Noire TV, the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, downplayed the significance of gubernatorial support in shaping election outcomes. He asserted that his track record from the last electoral cycle demonstrates that having governors on your side does not guarantee success.

Obi highlighted that despite entering the previous election without a single governor in his corner, he still managed to secure victories in 12 states. He further alleged that two additional states were effectively stolen from him through rigging tactics. “It doesn’t matter whether 36 governors are standing with the president. In the last election, I didn’t have any governor backing me, yet I won 12 states. Even after they rigged two away, I still ended up with 12. And with the Supreme Court decision incorporating Abuja, we now effectively have 37 states,” he stated.

He also referenced the performance of other candidates, noting that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso won only Kano State. According to Obi, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party each secured 12 states, but he lost two due to rigging, which would have given him 14 states in total. “So whether they gather all the governors, it’s irrelevant. What truly matters in this campaign is how to make Nigeria work for the poor,” Obi declared.

A governorship hopeful from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, Ishaya Durkwa, has initiated legal proceedings against his party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The suit seeks to nullify the governorship primary he allegedly lost. Durkwa has approached the Federal High Court in Yola, requesting an order to prevent the declared winner, Omar Suleiman, from presenting himself as the ADC’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections.

Omar was announced as the winner of the primary election conducted on May 23, 2026, and has since been acknowledged as the ADC’s candidate for the governorship race. In his lawsuit, Durkwa names the ADC, INEC, and Omar Suleiman as defendants, accusing them of violating provisions of the Electoral Act. He argues that the primary was neither free nor fair.

The aspirant is pleading with the court to cancel both the primary election and the subsequent declaration of Omar as the winner. Additionally, he seeks a directive compelling the ADC to organize a fresh governorship primary for Adamawa State, in compliance with Sections 84 and 86 of the Electoral Act. The case underscores ongoing internal disputes within the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its approval of the appointment of Bayelsa lawmaker Frederick Agbedi as the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. In a statement issued by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, Agbedi was described as a politician of unwavering integrity and steadfastness. The faction noted that his emergence as minority leader signifies a well-earned trust and strong faith in his capacity to lead.

The statement read in part: “We welcome the announcement made earlier today by Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas during plenary. Agbedi is a trustworthy, resolute, and principled politician who is guided by conviction rather than convenience.”

DAILY POST notes that Agbedi previously served as the state chairman of the PDP in Bayelsa. His new role is expected to bring stability and effective opposition in the House.

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has declared that every financial contribution to the party must be deposited into its official bank account. He made this announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting, emphasizing that no party official, including himself, is permitted to spend party funds without proper oversight.

Dickson stressed the importance of compliance with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) auditing processes, as stipulated by law. He asserted that this measure will prevent individuals from misusing party resources for personal gains, such as purchasing private residences or luxury vehicles. He stated, “We have directed that all donations be routed through the party’s designated account to ensure they are auditable by INEC when required.” He further explained that this transparency will reassure donors that their contributions are not being misappropriated by party leaders or executives.

Drawing from past experiences with other political parties, Dickson noted that funds often vanish without explanation. He argued, “In other parties, we raised money, but before you knew it, the funds were gone. We do not want the NDC to follow that path. Therefore, we urge everyone to bear with us as we establish these systems.”

This directive aims to foster accountability and trust within the party, ensuring that all financial transactions are transparent and subject to regulatory oversight.