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In the event that the alliance does not choose him as its flagbearer, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, has said it is too soon to reveal his next course of action.
Obi made this statement, according to reports, as there is increasing interest in the composition and direction of the opposition coalition that is being suggested for the 2027 elections.
Obi said so when answering questions from supporters and political analysts during a virtual engagement on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, which was organized by ParallelFact.

Obi responded that the coalition has not yet adopted a party when asked what he would do if it did not accept him as its presidential candidate. The alliance consists of Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi.

He reassured his supporters of his continued commitment to inclusive politics and emphasized that talks were still in progress.

“I have always attended every meeting of the coalition since day one, unless I had to travel,” stated the former governor of Anambra State. I talk to them about any problems I have. Peter Obi won’t be produced by the coalition, I can assure you. When we get to that point, we talk about it.

However, we are uniting as a coalition to defend the nation. The point at which we predict that it will be this individual has not yet been reached. I think that those who are joining forces are good people who wish to work for the [country’s] benefit. I think so.

And if so, I think the time will come when we will all have to make sacrifices for the nation. My perspective is that. We will make certain that the most qualified individual among us becomes [candidate] at that point.

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“A party adoption is what the coalition desires. And very soon, we will accomplish it. Other parties will continue to participate. There are issues in their parties, which is why other parties have not joined.

“Although I wish I could, I am unable to respond to your query at this time. The coalition is not discussing who will be this or anything else, as I have already stated. I’m going to do what’s best for the nation and what my followers and those I lead want. Such topics are not things I talk about alone.

There aren’t many instances where leaders have taken action without consulting anyone. The time is not yet here. We just want to get together now. You will see when the time comes, and I will consult. After that, I’ll explain what I plan to accomplish. Nothing I’ve done has ever been done without consulting someone. Those of you who knew me well would be aware that I sought advice before to departing from the Peoples Democratic Party, or PDP. I didn’t simply say, “I’ll do this,” when I woke up. And if I were elected president, I wouldn’t make announcements without first consulting anyone.

Advocates of the planned All Democratic Alliance (ADA) have received a message from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirming that their application to register as a political party in Nigeria has been received.
The application filed by ADA’s Protem National Chairman on June 19, 2025, is presently being reviewed, INEC acknowledged in a letter dated June 27, 2025, signed by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony.
The Commission ended its letter by wishing the applicants the best, which is a formal but typical way of saying that the application will be given the attention it needs.

In accordance with Part 1, Article 2(ii) of our Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022, the Commission is processing your application, the letter said.
According to the report, ADA will join a growing number of political platforms that are positioning themselves as alternatives to Nigeria’s major parties in preparation for the 2027 election cycle.

Earlier this week, INEC reported that 110 applications for political party registration had been received.

Ezenwa Nwagu, Executive Director of the Peering Advocacy and Advisory Center in Africa, has called the 110 associations that are requesting to be registered as political parties with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “jokes.”

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As of Monday, June 23, 2025, the electoral management body has received letters of intent from 110 associations that want to register as political parties, according to Naija News, which was reported by INEC Chairman Mahmoud Yakubu during the Commission’s second quarterly meeting with the media on Wednesday.

Speaking to Arise Television, Nwagu emphasized that specific requirements must be fulfilled, pointing out that many of the associations are either without a valid address, a chairman, a secretary, a constitution, an acronym, or a valid address.

He claims that records show that up to seventy of these societies have maintained offices in graves.

All Progressives Congress (APC) governors reflected deeply on the country’s socio-economic trajectory before reaffirming their unflinching commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

During a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, organized by Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) reportedly declared that the APC is still Nigeria’s most institutionally coherent political platform, with unparalleled records of reform, electoral success, and national unity.
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the PGF urged all Nigerians, domestically and internationally, to support Tinubu and the APC as the country progresses toward a more secure, inclusive, and dynamic future in a statement delivered to Governor Okpebholo by the Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.

The Forum recognized that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the party’s National Chairman, resigned in accordance with the party’s ongoing development.

In addition to reaffirming its strong commitment to a united, just, and prosperous Nigeria, the PGF promised to cooperate in order to implement radical reforms, bolster institutional trust, and quicken socioeconomic development in all geopolitical zones.

In order to propel Nigeria’s development from the ground up, governors decided to stick to APC principles while utilizing innovation, technology, and intergovernmental cooperation.

Greetings from Governor Eno
In a formal welcome to the ruling party, the PGF said that Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom, and his supporters’ choice to join the APC shows a growing national consensus on the transformative policies being carried out by President Tinubu’s administration.

President Tinubu and his team received congratulations from the PGF, which also praised the broad support for his programs in every State under the Forum’s leadership.

Tinubu’s Changes
A thorough evaluation of the country’s political, social, security, and economic developments was also completed by the Forum’s members.

In particular, the governors were pleased that budgetary reform, food security, energy transition, infrastructure modernization, and social sector revitalization were given priority. They also expressed pleasure with the enhanced coordination between federal and state authorities.

In accordance with constitutional federalism, they promised to stay in line with national goals.
In addition to expressing support for a strategy shift towards social fairness and inclusive prosperity, the Forum acknowledged the success of macroeconomic stabilization programs such the elimination of fuel subsidies, unification of currency rates, and debt rationalization.

Although economic data indicate that the economy is recovering, the governors emphasized that more investments in MSMEs, food security, job creation, poverty eradication, and social safety nets are necessary to further democratize growth.

Protection
Regarding security and national stability, the Forum praised security organizations and continuous initiatives to protect national sovereignty and combat crime.

The governors called for increased funding for surveillance infrastructure and frontline staff welfare, and they reiterated their support for grassroots intelligence systems, community policing, and interagency coordination.

In addition to expressing sympathy to families impacted by insecurity, especially in Benue and Niger states, the PGF praised recent efforts and trips to Benue State and reaffirmed its shared commitment to supporting the President’s national security architecture.

With a focus on the necessity of revitalized grassroots governance, the statement also emphasized the critical responsibilities that community structures and local government play in service delivery and democratic participation.

Following the press conference, Kano State’s esteemed national leader Aminu Dantata passed away, according to Governor Uzodimma. A minute of silence was called in his honor.

Even as efforts to reposition the party ahead of the general elections in 2027 continue, Bukola Saraki, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, or PDP, Reconciliation Committee, says additional defections from the party are likely to occur.

This was stated by the former Senate President on Friday during his appearance on Arise TV’s “Prime Time” show.

Saraki also denounced the ongoing conflict over who should be the National Secretary.
There’s a chance that PDP will have one or two more defections, so we should be ready for that. The worst of the PDP’s defections have not yet occurred. He predicted that one or two governors and possibly a few senators would defect.

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He argued that the crisis’s timing was advantageous, emphasizing that it allows the PDP time to recuperate and rebuild before the election season fully starts.

“This occurring early in the PDP is advantageous to some of us. We’re fortunate that this isn’t occurring because, say, in late 2026, we wouldn’t have even had time to recuperate and reorganize,” he stated.

According to the former governor of Kwara State, the PDP is still powerful at the state and local levels despite the national turmoil.
Saraki warned that the stakes went beyond party survival, but he was hopeful that the party was already setting the stage for the 2027 elections.