Eze Sampson

…SHOWERS ENCOMIUM ON GOV. UZODIMMA FOR FATHERLY ROLE By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke18-MAY-2026 Distinguished Senator Patrick Chiwuba Ndubueze has praised the spirit of brotherhood, political maturity and uncommon patriotism demonstrated by fellow aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who voluntarily aligned with his renewed bid to continue representing the people of Imo North Senatorial District at the National Assembly. The Senator described their action as a remarkable display of unity, sacrifice and commitment towards the collective interest of Okigwe Zone, noting that such political understanding remains vital for sustainable progress and stability within the district. Senator Ndubueze particularly appreciated the…

The Nigeria Democratic Party, NDP, has lowered the cost of its nomination forms ahead of the 2027 elections. The goal is to get more women, young people, and persons living with disabilities into the race. The party says it’s going after Nigeria’s “money talks” style of politics. By slashing fees, NDP wants to open the door for people who usually get priced out of contesting elections. National Chairman Hon. Ada Fredrick Okwori put it plainly: democracy shouldn’t be a rich man’s game. “Being young, not having millions, or living with a disability shouldn’t stop anyone from serving their country,” Okwori…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned opposition parties against zoning their 2027 presidential ticket to the South, saying such a move could weaken chances of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olusola Sanni, Atiku described the push as “self-defeating and intellectually dishonest,” insisting politics should be based on strategy and “hard electoral arithmetic,” not “emotional talking points.” “The first and most obvious question is this: how does a Southern opposition candidate realistically unseat a sitting Southern president?” the statement asked, adding that no incumbent president has been defeated by an opposition candidate from the…