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Peter Obi’s ambition is his face on 2027 ballot, will repeat same in 2031 – Bashir Ahmad
A former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Monday said Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s ultimate ambition is to have his face on the ballot in 2027.
Posting on X, the former presidential aide noted that Obi might repeat the same feat in 2031.
He wrote: “For Peter Obi, it appears that his ultimate political ambition is to ensure that his face is on the presidential ballot, regardless of how insignificant the platform may be.
“He achieved that in 2023, he will do it again in 2027 and if circumstances permit, he may even make one final attempt in 2031.”
In 2023, the former Anambra State governor contested on the platform of Labour Party.
Obi came third behind Atiku Abubakar, then of the Peoples Democratic Party, and the winner, President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
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By John Alechenu
ABUJA — The Labour Party has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its exclusion from the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026.
The seat became vacant following the death of Senator Okey Ezea on November 18, 2025.
The party said it had informed INEC on May 11, 2026 of its plan to conduct a primary in line with electoral guidelines, which held on May 25, 2026 and produced Ambassador Simon Ejike Eze as its candidate.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, the party said it was denied access to INEC’s nomination portal to upload its candidate’s details despite complying with all requirements.
It added that repeated efforts to resolve the issue before the close of submissions on June 2, 2026 were unsuccessful.
The Labour Party faulted INEC officials in Enugu State for allegedly failing to transmit the primary report, citing the absence of a designated officer on the day of the exercise.
The party maintained that it met all legal obligations under the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, arguing that electoral rights should not be undermined by administrative lapses.
It further described its exclusion from the by-election as unjust, insisting it has a legitimate stake in the contest to fill the vacant seat.
While expressing confidence in INEC leadership, the party called for an investigation into the conduct of its Enugu officials and possible sanctions where necessary.
The Labour Party also urged its supporters to remain calm, saying it has confidence in the judiciary to resolve the matter.
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has set a date to inaugurate its National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship Election.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Monday, the party announced that the inauguration is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
According to the statement, the inauguration will take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The statement added that the National Campaign Council will be chaired by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, and Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio as Co-Chairman, while Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele will serve as Secretary.
It also revealed that the Council comprised serving and former governors, principal officers of the National Assembly, and other eminent Party leaders.
“To ensure effective planning and campaign coordination, various subcommittees have been constituted to lead the Party’s activities in key areas, including Election Planning and Management; Finance and Resource Mobilisation; Grassroots Engagement and Mobilisation; Logistics and Campaign Management; Protocol; Media and Publicity; Security; Women’s Mobilisation; Youth Mobilisation; and Secretariat Functions.
“The inauguration will kick start mobilization across Ekiti State towards a victorious outing in the upcoming governorship election,” the statement said.
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The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has disclosed that only the party conducted its primary election in line with the Electoral Act.
To this end, Mark charged candidates to ensure that they win all their upcoming elections.
He disclosed this while receiving members of the House of Representatives, led by Abdulsammad Dasuki, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
Mark charged members of the ADC to remain focused and prepare for their forthcoming elections.
According to him, the ADC will put forward only members who would win elections as its candidates.
He charged members who have been nominated to return to their constituencies and work hard for the elections.
“ADC is the only party that conducted primary elections and produced candidates in line with the provisions of the electoral act. We must go forth and win our elections,” Mark said.
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