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2027 Presidency: North Central Group Demands Zoning from Opposition Parties

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2025

The race for Nigeria’s top political office gained new momentum on Saturday as the North Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) made a bold call for opposition parties to zone their 2027 presidential tickets to the North Central region. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the group’s Chairman,

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Atiku Abubakar Dismisses Claims He May Withdraw from 2027 Presidential Race

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has refuted recent media reports suggesting he may not participate in the 2027 presidential election. Contrary to the speculation, Atiku reaffirmed his intention to contest for Nigeria’s highest office, describing the reports as inaccurate and misleading. The clarification follows comments made by Professor Ola Olateju of

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Atiku: My Focus Is a Better Nigeria, Not Personal Ambition

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emphasized that his political focus is on building a better Nigeria, not pursuing the presidency at all costs. Speaking through Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University, Owo, at an affirmation event for new members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos on Saturday, Atiku said his priority is […]

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Baba-Ahmed Knocks ADC Coalition

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2025

…Insists on Obi Running Under Labour Party The Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing it of misleading Nigerians with promises of national rescue. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed said the coalition—whose members

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PDP Suspends Senator Ogembe in Kogi Over Alleged Defection Moves

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi Central has suspended Senator Ahmed Ogembe following allegations that he declared the collapse of the party’s structure in Okene Local Government Area in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a suspension letter signed by the party’s Zonal Vice Chairman (Central) and Chairman of the Okene Caretaker […]

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Abejide Warns of Imminent ADC Coalition Collapse

Daily Dispatch August 22, 2025

Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro in Kogi State, has weighed in on the recent performance of the opposition coalition, expressing doubts about its future. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, Abejide said the coalition’s failure to secure even a single seat