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Lagos APC Ticket Crisis Escalates as Agege, Somolu Protests Test Party Cohesion

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

The crisis over the allocation of House of Assembly tickets within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with fresh protests by aggrieved members from Agege Constituency I and Somolu Constituency II exposing widening cracks within the ruling party. What

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Kaduna Accord Party Members Rally Behind Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for 2027 Presidency

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Leaders and supporters of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have renewed their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, ahead of the 2027 general election, describing him as a capable leader with the vision to tackle Nigeria’s challenges. The declaration was made during a well-attended rally in Kaduna on Tuesday, where party faithful, […]

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Stand for the People or Lose Them’ — Kwankwasiyya Chairman Issues Warning to NDC

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

A fresh crisis appears to be brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a strongly worded letter by the Anambra State Chairman of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Revd Pius Ndubueze Ukachukwu II, accusing the party leadership of mishandling its ongoing primary elections and attempting to sideline aspirants linked to the Obedient and Kwankwasiyya movements. In

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Babachir Lawal Resigns from ADC, Rejects Atiku’s Presidential Bid, Backs Tinubu

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Lawal announced his decision shortly after the conclusion of the party’s presidential

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Dema Upsets Omo-Agege, Secures NDC Delta Central Senatorial Ticket

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2026

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has lost the New Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Delta Central Senatorial District to Olorogun Dr. Onome Bernice Dema, former President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) North America.The keenly contested primary saw Omo-Agege record victories in several of his traditional strongholds, including Ughelli

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Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results Over Alleged Irregularities

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2026

Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries, describing the results as “concocted” and alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement across the country. Amaechi, in a statement issued after the primaries, said he would not accept results from