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 Torchlight news. 2027: Sowore Rejects Opposition Coalition, Says He Won’t Join "Thieves to Fight Thieves" Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has dismissed any suggestion of joining the opposition coalition working to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, Sowore said he would not associate with politicians he blames for Nigeria’s decline, citing corruption, betrayal, and power abuse. “I didn’t partner with Bola Ahmed Tinubu in drug trafficking in Chicago,” he said. “I wasn’t involved with Atiku Abubakar in the looting of Customs. Nor did I join David Mark in squandering funds meant for fixing our telecom system or crushing the June 12 democratic struggle.” He went on to name several political figures—including Abubakar Malami, Nasir El-Rufai, and Peter Obi—whom he accused of playing roles in human rights violations, religi...

Torchlight news. Wike Blames Atiku for Allegations of Allocating Land to His Children The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of orchestrating allegations that he awarded prime plots of land in Abuja to his children. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike dismissed the allegations as politically motivated blackmail aimed at tarnishing his image. Olayinka described the claims as baseless and alleged they were sponsored by those unhappy with Wike’s support for power rotation between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions—a thinly veiled reference to Atiku. He emphasized that no land had been allocated to any of Wike’s children in the FCT. The statement recalled that the previous week, a similar claim surfaced accusing Wike of allocating 2,082 hectares of land in Asokoro and Maitama to his son—despite there being no such land availa...

 Torchlight news. Opposition Coalition Picks ADC as 2027 Vehicle, Names David Mark Chair An alliance of opposition figures has chosen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 general elections, pledging to build an inclusive, values-driven party. The coalition plans to unveil the party and its interim officers at a ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday. Under the new arrangement, former Senate President David Mark will serve as national chairman, former Osun governor and immediate past interior minister Rauf Aregbesola becomes national secretary, and ex-sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi takes the role of spokesperson. Several senior People’s Democratic Party (PDP) figures—including former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, Sule Lamido, Tom Ikimi, Aminu Wali, and ex-PDP chair Uche Secondus—urged party members to rally behind the coalition, arguing that both the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have failed Nigerians. After extended overnight talks...

Torchlight news. PDP Still Strong, Only Dreamers Think It's Dead – Bode George Chief Bode George, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has refuted claims that the party has lost its relevance, dismissing such notions as the fantasies of “first-class dreamers.” Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, George responded to growing doubts about the PDP's influence and recent defections ahead of the 2027 elections. He asserted that, despite challenges, the PDP remains Nigeria’s most structured and coordinated political party. "Those saying the PDP is finished are just dreaming. In terms of political structure, loyalty, and internal organisation, no other party compares. I call the PDP the Iroko of Nigerian politics because its roots run deep," he said. Internal Crisis Resolved, Party United Again George also confirmed that the PDP had overcome its internal crisis following resolutions reached at its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC...

 Torchlight news. Dalori Takes Over as APC Acting Chairman, Vows Loyalty to Tinubu Ali Bukar Dalori has officially taken over as the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje. Addressing the party’s National Working Committee on Monday, Dalori said he accepted the role with humility and a strong sense of responsibility and loyalty. He explained that his appointment was in line with Ganduje’s resignation and President Bola Tinubu’s directive. Dalori praised Ganduje’s contributions, noting his experienced leadership and dedication since assuming office in August 2023. He wished the former chairman a full recovery and well-being. Pledging to lead with openness, unity, and inclusiveness, Dalori emphasized that his new position was not a personal triumph. He called for party consolidation rather than division and urged members to reconnect with the grassroots in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Reaffirm...

Torchlight news.  EMERGENY RULE: TINUBU MAY RESTORE FUBARA, RIVERS LAW MAKERS IN JULY. President Bola Tinubu is reportedly preparing to reinstate the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and members of the State House of Assembly later this July. This move comes after a recent peace agreement brokered between Fubara and his political rival and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. According to sources within the Presidency, Tinubu arrived at this decision following a closed-door reconciliation meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was attended by Fubara, Wike, suspended House Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and several lawmakers. The political turmoil in Rivers State reached a breaking point on March 18, 2025, when Tinubu declared a six-month state of emergency. He suspended Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly, citing worsening security concerns—specifically pipeline vandalism by milita...