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The Delta North Rainbow Coalition has urged voters in the Delta North Senatorial District to elect a legislator rather than “just a politician” in the 2027 Senate election, arguing that legislative competence should take precedence over political pedigree.
The group made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, jointly addressed by its Chairman, Ikada Desmond, and Secretary, Anthony Nwani.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has outlined his vision for a productive and prosperous Nigeria, pledging far-reaching reforms in education, healthcare and workforce development if elected president under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, Obi said his administration would pursue policies to promote national unity, improve living standards, and reposition the country for sustainable economic growth.
Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Delta State election, has expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious, insisting that the poll will be won “fairly and squarely”.
Speaking in an interview, the veteran politician said the 2027 governorship race would be markedly different from previous elections in which he had participated, arguing that increased public awareness and voter vigilance would make electoral manipulation more difficult.
A coalition of aspirants in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries has condemned what it described as a “malicious and distracting attempt” to link the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr Mudashiru Obasa, to the peaceful protests held last week over the party’s primaries.
In a worded statement issued on Wednesday, June 10, and signed by prominent party figures, the group insisted that the demonstration was a spontaneous expression of dissatisfaction by aspirants and their supporters across Lagos State.
A coalition of party leaders, stakeholders, traditional institutions, youth and women groups, and residents of Eti-Osa Constituency I in Lagos State has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intervene over what they described as attempts to disregard the outcome of the party’s primary election in the constituency.
Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, the leader of the group, Alhaji Owolabi Yisa, urged President Tinubu, the national leadership of the APC, and the Lagos State Chairman of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, to urgently intervene and address the unfolding situation surrounding the APC House of Assembly ticket for Eti-Osa Constituency I.
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Alimosho Federal Constituency have rejected what they described as attempts to impose a candidate on the party, insisting that the democratic wishes of members must prevail.
The stakeholders made their position known during a press conference in Alimosho, Lagos State, where they urged President Bola Tinubu, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to protect internal democracy within the party.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege announced in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, on Thursday.
A political group, Delta Fresh Vision (DFV), has described the resignation of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a welcome development, saying it presents an opportunity for the party to rebuild and strengthen ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group said Omo-Agege’s exit would enable the APC in Delta State to heal from internal divisions, restore unity and deepen democratic participation within its ranks.
Former Special Adviser on Health to the Delta State Government (Olorogun), Prof. (Mrs) Rukevwe Ugwumba, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged injustice, marginalisation and the controversial conduct of the party’s senatorial primaries in Delta State.
In a resignation letter addressed to the Chairman of APC Uwheru Ward 9 in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Prof. Ugwumba said the distribution of the “dividends of democracy” within the party had unfairly excluded loyal members and supporters who worked tirelessly to build the APC in Delta State.
The Ned Nwoko Media Team has dismissed media reports claiming that Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta North) accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of betrayal over the loss of the Delta North Senatorial District ticket.
The media team, in a statement issued on Tuesday, described the reports as false and misleading.