Former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has downplayed the recent wave of political defections in the Northwest, attributing them to self-serving interests rather than genuine concern for the public. Speaking to journalists after the maiden Northwest Zonal Executive Council Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna on Saturday, Tambuwal criticized … Read more
Loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), are reportedly considering leaving the ruling party. Though Buhari is expected to remain in the APC, sources who spoke with Daily Sun indicate that his allies’ potential exit is a response to growing dissatisfaction … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that it is not the turn of the North to assume the presidency in 2027. According to him, President Bola Tinubu will run for a second term in office, and after completing his tenure, power can then return to the Northern region … Read more
Former Vice President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo. As earlier reported by Henzodaily, Atiku’s entourage included former Governors of Cross River and Sokoto States, Liyel Imoke, Senator Aminu Tambuwal and Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi. The former presidential candidate of the PDP and … Read more
Ministers and senior political figures from the Northern region in President Bola Tinubu’s administration have intensified their defense of the government following a wave of criticism from opposition figures and political elites. According to Punch, several political appointees, including ministers and top officeholders, have become increasingly vocal in countering negative narratives, following directives from the … Read more
Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has challenged political parties in the country to put forward their best candidates in the 2027 presidential elections. Shekarau stressed that emphasis should not be placed on the zone that would produce the next President. He also refused to specify his stand on a southern presidency or if power … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has disclosed that he is not a supporter of the idea of zoning in Nigeria’s politics. The elder statesman argued that zoning has not brought equity and has not impacted governance in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with Vanguard, which was published on Sunday, … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has asserted that there is a vacancy in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa ahead of the 2027 elections. He said his position is supported by the Nigerian constitution and guided by the will of the people. The elder statesman made the submission in response … Read more
A prominent northern politician has shed light on the mounting calls for the removal of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing concerns over lopsided appointments and declining public trust in the administration. Speaking to Saturday Sun under the condition of anonymity, the source disclosed that … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Ogun State governorship candidate of the party, Segun Sowunmi, says President Bola Tinubu stands a good chance of winning the 2027 presidential election. According to him, anybody who plays down the chances of a victory for Tinubu for the 2027 presidency is a fool. Speaking … Read more