OPINION: Governor Otu Predicts Stronger Showing for Tinubu in 2027, Cites Ongoing Reforms*

Gov. Bassey Otu during the rally. By Nsa Gill Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prospects for the 2027 presidential election, predicting a significantly improved performance both in Cross River State and nationwide. The Governor made the remarks during an endorsement rally organized…

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OPINION: Don’t We Owe Pastor Umo Eno An Apology?

By Osondu Ahirika Finally, for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the chickens have come home to roost. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has led his faction of the PDP out. They’ve settled for the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), after initially toying with the SDP. Then abandoning the idea of registering All Democratic Alliance, (ADA), which…

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OPINION: Umo Eno, ADA And The Politics of 2027

Gov. Umo Eno flying the APC flag at the rally. By Etim Etim Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State was formally received into APC on Saturday, June 21, in a huge rally in Uyo; attended by dignitaries from across the country, including Vice President Kashim Shetima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; 21 APC governors; NWC…

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OPINION: PDP: The Plot Thickens

By Etim Etim Those who are still in doubt about the fate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and why some of its elected officials are decamping to other parties should read a letter written by INEC last week to the party’s National Chairman. Dated June 13, the letter is a response to an earlier…

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