Politics
“It was Peaceful” Sanwo-Olu hails conduct of Lagos LG election
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed gratitude to Lagosians for their peaceful participation in Saturday’s Local Government elections across the state.
In a statement issued Saturday evening via his X handle, Sanwo-Olu commended residents for turning out in large numbers to perform their civic duty, describing their orderly conduct as a testament to Lagos’ reputation as the “Centre of Excellence.”
He said, “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all Lagosians who came out today to perform their civic duty in the local government elections.
“Your peaceful conduct, sense of responsibility, and turnout across polling units have once again demonstrated the true spirit of Lagos, a state built on participation, progress, and people-centred governance.”
Sanwo-Olu also acknowledged the roles played by diverse segments of society such as the youths, elders, market women, artisans, and professionals, in contributing to a smooth and democratic process.
“You have shown that democracy will continue to shape leadership when the people actively participate in elections,” he noted.
The governor also commended security agencies, electoral officials, and the media for ensuring a credible and secure election.
“To our security agencies, the media and electoral officials, I say thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to ensuring a safe and credible process. Your efforts helped make today a success,” he stated.
As Lagosians await the official results from the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Sanwo-Olu called on all candidates and political stakeholders to maintain peace and order.
“I urge all candidates and political actors to remain calm, respectful, and law-abiding,” he said, adding that the peaceful conduct of the elections was a bold step in strengthening grassroots democracy.
“Let us keep this spirit alive as we continue to build the Lagos of our dreams — inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous,” he added.
The local government elections were held across Lagos State’s 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas.
Politics
INEC Says 157 Associations Fail Party Registration
The electoral body stressed that the interim chairmen and secretaries of the pre-qualified associations had been invited to a briefing next Wednesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that 157 out of 171 associations, which applied to be registered as political parties, failed registration requirements.
In a statement, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said that only 14 associations met the requirements, and they had been cleared to proceed to the next stage of the registration process.
The electoral body stressed that the interim chairmen and secretaries of the pre-qualified associations had been invited to a briefing next Wednesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The 14 associations that scaled the first hurdle, according to INEC, were African Transformation Party (ATP), All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Advance Nigeria Congress (ANC), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (APP), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA).
Others were Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Grassroots Initiative Party (GRIP), Green Future Party (GFP), Liberation Peoples Party (LPP), National Reform Party (NRP), Patriotic Peoples Alliance (PPA), and Peoples Freedom Party (PFP).
The associations that failed to meet the requirements included African Alliance Party (AAP), National Advancement Party (NAP), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),
The Nigerian Covenant (TNC), Democracy for Dividends Party (DDP), National Coalition of Democrats, African Renaissance Party (ARP), Peoples Interest Movement (PIM), Rescue Party (RP), and Guardian Democratic Party (GDP).
Also on the list, INEC said, were Save Nigeria Congress (SNC), National Democratic Liberation Party (NDLP), National Action Congress of Nigeria (NACN), Peoples Supremacy Party, African Future Alliance (AFAP) Party, Freedom Alliance Party (FAP), and People’s Community Development Party (PCDP).
Politics
INEC clears ADC party for 2027 election
With this formal endorsement, the ADC leadership is expected to commence a nationwide reconciliation and mobilisation effort, as the party seeks to strengthen its presence across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday recognised Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
News Tellers report that alongside Mark and Aregbesola, other principal officers now officially acknowledged by INEC include Dr. Ibrahim Mani as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Professor Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor as National Legal Adviser.
The Commission had since posted the names coalition executives on its website.
With this formal endorsement, the ADC leadership is expected to commence a nationwide reconciliation and mobilisation effort, as the party seeks to strengthen its presence across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
David Mark had emerged as interim National Chairman last July at an elaborate ceremony held at Yar’Adua Conference Centre in Abuja, following the resignation of the immediate past National Chairman of the party, Ralph Nwosu.
Violence erupted on Saturday in Lagos during the planned declaration of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s former governorship candidate, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Suspected thugs, allegedly backed by security operatives, disrupted the event, attacking supporters and injuring Rhodes-Vivour’s personal photographer and aid.
Eyewitnesses report that police, accompanied by armed groups, blocked access to the planned venue for Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s ADC declaration, despite prior payment.
Rhodes-Vivour was reportedly informed that the order came “from above,” directing him to seek resolution with the Police Commissioner.
The area was heavily militarized overnight, with soldiers and DSS operatives joining the police to restrict movement.
The actions against Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s planned ADC declaration have ignited outrage among his supporters, who perceive the incident as a deliberate attempt to thwart his move.
Sources indicate that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, was expected to attend the event.
The disruption follows reports of violence against ADC supporters in various locations across the country.
Watch the moment Rhodes Vivour’s aid was beaten as police, thugs frustrate ADC declaration:
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