Month: May 2025

Davido Visit Tinubu As Rumor of Gov. Adeleke’s Detection to APC Escalate More From Peoples Gazette Afrobeats star David ‘Davido’ Adeleke has paid a surprising visit to President Bola Tinubu amid growing speculation about the possible defection of his uncle and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Viral videos and photos on social media showed the Grammy-nominated singer alongside some of his associates, including Ubi Franklin, socialite Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, and others arriving at the Presidential Villa, where Mr Tinubu welcomed them. The purpose of Davido’s visit to Mr Tinubu was not disclosed. However, the timing of the visit comes as reports of Mr Adeleke making desperate moves to ditch the PDP for the APC continue to gain traction in the public following recent high-profile defections to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.Recently, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor and Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, Ifeanyi Okowa, jumped the train of the PDP for that of the APC.Last week, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom also confirmed he would be defecting to the APC in a very short time, directing his commissioners and other political appointees to join him in the move or resign from their positions.Meanwhile, Davido’s decision has generated mixed reactions among netizens, with many condemning his choice to visit Mr Tinubu despite saying in a recent interview in the United States that African-Americans should not attempt to visit Nigeria, citing the president’s “bad” economic policies.“Leave America and go where?” the singer queried. “It is not cool back home. The economy now is in shambles, the exchange rate is messed up, and the price of petroleum is too high.”

Labour Party, Pro- Obi Movement, Obidient In 5 State Join ADC’, FCT, Abuja – Ralph Nwosu, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said some staunch supporters of Peter Obi have already collapsed their structures into the party. Nwosu spoke withThe Punchin an interview published on Sunday, May 25.

According to the opposition leader, the list of “patriots” who have indicated interest in ‘rescuing Nigeria’ is not limited to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar , Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, and Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna state.Nwosu disclosed Obidients in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto , and Kwara have already agreed to team up with the ADC ahead of the 2027 election.

Obidients is a sobriquet for hardcore supporters of Obi, a former governor of Anambra state.The ADC helmsman said:”We are having conversations with Obi and the Labour Party faction that supports him, as well as other movements under him. We have had conversations with them. Some of them have already even collapsed their structures.

The Labour Party, the Obidient groups, and the movements that support Obi have already joined the ADC in Kaduna, Lagos, Kwara, Kano, and Sokoto. As soon as we are able to tidy up the coalition initiative, you will see the people who are working with almost all of them.

“Nwosu added: “If we are able to tidy up, as we pray, some of those who have contested for the presidency in the past but have now decided to come out of where they are to say this is not the path to save Nigeria, all of them will show up.

It will not take months anymore before this happens. In fact, it is a matter of days and weeks.”The list of states where Obidients have joined the ADC, according to Nwosu, is highlighted below:LagosKanoKadunaSokotoKwara2027 Election: Opposition Considering ADCThe ADC, which has historical ties to former President Olusegun Obasanjo , has entered into talks with Atiku and Obi.

Both men, prominent figures in the 2023 presidential race, are said to be evaluating the ADC as a coalition vehicle as their home parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the LP, face internal fractures.2027:

Adebayo may step down for Obi when asked if he would step down for Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Adebayo replied he ‘likes what Obi is doing’.

God we judged and punish you, PDP Chairman Damagu Tells the Defectors In a heartfelt reaction to the wave of defections from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the acting PDP chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagun, stated firmly that God will be the one to judge and punish the defectors.

His statement points out the depth of betrayal he feels over the exit of several prominent party members, including governors and lawmakers.

Speaking during an interview, which was broadcast by The Sun, Damagun addressed the state of the party and his expectations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He emphasized that power is temporary and no politician, regardless of their influence or riches, can remain in office indefinitely.

He assured that despite APC’s strategy of luring PDP members, Nigerians would ultimately determine the country’s leadership through their votes.

According to him, the people hold the real power and will speak decisively in the upcoming elections.Responding to concerns about the defections, Damagun admitted the situation is troubling.

“Even in families or businesses, losing one person is painful, not to talk of losing several, including top figures,” he said.

However, he added that no one could be forced to stay in the party against their will.

While expressing disappointment, Damagun said the defectors never accused the PDP of wrongdoing.

“All these years, PDP provided cover and protection for these people, but they chose to abandon the party at this time,” he saidHe likened it to betrayal, stating, “The experience could be likened to someone who provided you with clothes, shelter, and protection for several years, but you wake up one morning and decide that you want to see the person naked; then God will be the one to judge and punish you.

”He expressed confidence that PDP’s internal challenges can be fixed before 2027, and the party will bounce back stronger.

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has berated admirers of Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Traore for fraudulently using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote his achievements.Speaking via his X handle on Sunday morning, Shehu Sani described Traore as a president who is following in the footsteps of the late revolutionary Marxist leader Thomas Sankara’s style of governance. He, however, condemned the use of AI to exaggerate his success story since coming to power.“Ibrahim Traore is not Thomas Sankara.

He is, however, following the footsteps of the late revolutionary Marxist leader in trying to rebuild his country.“The use of AI to fraudulently promote or exaggerate his actions or achievements is needless. Whether this is done by his admirers or foes, it’s totally wrong and misleading,” he said.The Burkina Faso military junta’s popularity has been fueled through social media, including many misleading posts intended to bolster his revolutionary image.The charismatic 37-year-old military ruler of Burkina Faso has skillfully crafted his image as a pan-Africanist leader, dedicated to liberating his nation from what he perceives as the grips of Western imperialism and neo-colonialism.Despite the claims, AI-generated videos featuring music stars like R. Kelly, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Beyoncé are said to be immortalising him through song, though they have not actually done so.His influence has reached a global audience, fueled by his compelling rhetoric and a polished social media campaign.

Ex-Lawmaker Hon. Iliasu Ibrahim Demands 2027 APC Governorship Slot For Moro LGA former member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Iliasu Ibrahim Moro, has called for the governorship ticket in the 2027 general elections to be zoned to Moro Local Government Area in Kwara North Senatorial District.The two-term lawmaker made the call while speaking on “Oro Ilu”, a flagship political programme on Sobi FM 101.9, argued that it was time for justice, fairness, and equity to prevail in the state’s political landscape.According to Hon. Ibrahim, Kwara North has never produced a governor since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, making the demand both timely and necessary.“Our people have been politically marginalised for too long. Since 1999, no one from Kwara North has governed the state. Moro Local Government, in particular, has neither produced a senator nor a House of Representatives member. This is an injustice that must be addressed in 2027,” he said.While there is currently no formal declaration by any political party regarding zoning, stakeholders across the state have continued to advocate for a fair distribution of power among the three senatorial zones Kwara Central, Kwara South, and Kwara North.