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2027: Babachir Lawal rules out creation of new political party

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2025

As the political landscape shifts in anticipation of the 2027 general elections, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has ruled out the creation of a new political party. Instead, he revealed that his coalition has opted to align with an already

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INEC debunks claims of registering new party, clarifies no group has met legal requirements

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports that it has officially registered the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party, clarifying that no group or association has fulfilled the necessary legal conditions for recognition. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee,

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Atiku’s coalition party commits major blunder

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2025

In a letter dated June 19 and addressed to “The Chairman, Independent National Commission,” a coalition seeking to form a new political party formally applied for registration under the name All Democratic Alliance (ADA). However, the omission of the word “Electoral” from the name of the electoral body could potentially cast doubt on the validity […]

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Opposition Coalition Applies to INEC for new party registration, unveils All Democratic Alliance

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2025

The National Opposition Coalition Group has formally submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, submitted its request on June 19. INEC acknowledged

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Namadi Sambo denies defecting to APC, says viral claim is false and misleading

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2025

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo has dismissed reports claiming he has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing them as baseless fabrications aimed at causing confusion and scoring cheap political points. Sambo’s rebuttal was conveyed in a statement issued on Thursday by his media adviser, Umar Sani, in […]

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INEC registers two new political parties

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2025

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties in Nigeria. A notice on the commission’s website, signed by Mrs. A. C. Ogakwu, Secretary to the Commission states that the newly registered parties are the Independent Democrats (ID) and the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM). The notice […]