Two sons of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have declared their intentions to contest for National Assembly positions in Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling a growing political footprint for the family within the African Democratic Congress.

Adamu Atiku, the eldest son and former Commissioner for Works and Energy Development under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, is eyeing the Adamawa South senatorial seat.

Meanwhile, his younger brother, Mohammed Atiku Abubakar, a businessman, is positioning to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Jada/Mayo-Belwa/Ganye/Toungo federal constituency.

Confirming the development, ADC State Chairman, Shehu Yohanna, said the party has warmly received both aspirants and assured them of full support, in line with the party’s commitment to fairness and inclusiveness.

Yohanna disclosed that Adamu Atiku recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and has since formally registered with the ADC in his ward in Jada Local Government Area, where he will pursue his senatorial ambition.

He added that Mohammed Atiku Abubakar had earlier joined the party and is equally set to contest in the 2027 elections.

The ADC leadership emphasized that both aspirants, like all Nigerians, have the constitutional right to seek elective office, assuring that the party will provide the necessary platform and support for their political aspirations.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has admitted that he is uncertain about clinching the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking in a video circulating on social media, Obi told his supporters that while he remains committed to the political movement, he cannot guarantee securing the party’s ticket.

“I cannot be certain that I will get the ticket,” he said, stressing that his focus goes beyond personal ambition. According to him, the struggle is about a broader national cause rather than individual political gain.

The former Anambra State governor also reflected on the current political climate, questioning how things have evolved and warning against abandoning ongoing reform efforts.

Despite reported threats and uncertainties within the opposition space, Obi reaffirmed his resolve to continue pushing for change. He commended his supporters for their loyalty, acknowledging the difficulties of operating outside the ruling establishment.

Obi, however, raised concerns about trust and stability within political alliances, noting that shifting loyalties remain a major challenge.

“We cannot always be sure that those we are working with today will remain committed tomorrow,” he said, highlighting the fragile nature of coalition politics in Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as worsening insecurity and rising terrorist attacks across the country.

In a statement, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited recent security data to question the government’s handling of terrorism, noting that the situation has deteriorated despite ongoing efforts.

Referencing findings from the Global Terrorism Index, the ADC said terrorist incidents in Nigeria increased significantly, rising from 120 cases in 2024 to 171 in 2025 — a 43 per cent surge.

According to the report, Borno State remains the epicentre of the violence, accounting for the majority of attacks and fatalities, with civilians bearing the brunt of the crisis.

The party also faulted what it described as a lack of visible leadership response to recent killings, arguing that stronger empathy and direct engagement from the presidency would help boost public confidence.

Amid the criticism, the ADC outlined a three-point strategy aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s security architecture.

First, it called for improved coordination among intelligence agencies through the establishment of a legally backed national intelligence system, including a Coordinator of National Intelligence and a unified Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Second, the party advocated decentralised policing, proposing a multi-tier structure involving federal, state, and community policing to enhance rapid response and accountability.

Third, it emphasised the need to shift from reactive to preventive security, recommending an intelligence-driven approach supported by data, early warning systems, and rapid-response units across the country.

The ADC maintained that its proposals are designed to restore public trust, strengthen national security, and provide a more proactive framework for tackling terrorism in Nigeria.

Governor Alex Otti has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a courageous decision to remove fuel subsidy, noting that the policy would ultimately benefit the nation despite its immediate challenges.

Otti made the remarks on Thursday while receiving Victor Ikeji, the Federal Commissioner representing Abia at the Federal Character Commission, during a courtesy visit to his office in Nvosi.

The governor stated that he has long maintained that the fuel subsidy regime was unsustainable, describing it as a “scam” in previous public commentaries.

He noted that although the removal has brought temporary hardship, it was a necessary correction of a flawed system.

“It may be painful, but when you correct a long-standing wrong, there will be discomfort. In the long run, the economy will adjust and the benefits will become evident,” he said.

Otti also appreciated the President for appointing Ikeji to the Federal Character Commission, describing the move as a well-deserved recognition of Abia State.

He expressed confidence in Ikeji’s ability to promote fairness, equity, and justice in line with the Commission’s mandate.

He assured that the state government would collaborate with the Commission to enhance its effectiveness and deliver on its responsibilities.

Earlier, Ikeji thanked the governor for his support and pledged to represent Abia State diligently, while also committing to strengthening accountability and improving staff welfare within the Commission.

The visit further underscored ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between state and federal institutions in promoting inclusive governance and national development.

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress will retain power in the 2027 general elections, despite growing opposition realignments.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume said key opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have not presented any new or compelling ideas capable of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to him, while the opposition African Democratic Congress boasts strong personalities, it has yet to demonstrate cohesion or a clear alternative vision.

“I am not worried because nobody is coming up with anything new,” Ndume said, noting that the same political actors continue to dominate the conversation without offering fresh solutions.

Despite his reservations, the lawmaker cautioned against underestimating the opposition, recalling how the now-ruling APC was once dismissed before eventually defeating the Peoples Democratic Party.

He emphasised that a vibrant opposition remains essential for democratic growth, even as he maintained that the ADC does not currently pose a serious threat to the APC’s dominance.

Ndume, however, acknowledged public dissatisfaction with aspects of the current administration, particularly in the areas of insecurity and citizens’ welfare.

He argued that if the government intensifies efforts to address these challenges and improve living conditions, Nigerians may still support Tinubu’s re-election.

He added that Nigerians are generally forgiving and could overlook past grievances if tangible improvements are made.

With internal crises weakening the Peoples Democratic Party, the ADC has emerged as a rallying platform for opposition figures, including former ministers and governors, seeking to challenge the APC in the next election cycle.

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress will retain power in the 2027 general elections, despite growing opposition realignments.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume said key opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have not presented any new or compelling ideas capable of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to him, while the opposition African Democratic Congress boasts strong personalities, it has yet to demonstrate cohesion or a clear alternative vision.

“I am not worried because nobody is coming up with anything new,” Ndume said, noting that the same political actors continue to dominate the conversation without offering fresh solutions.

Despite his reservations, the lawmaker cautioned against underestimating the opposition, recalling how the now-ruling APC was once dismissed before eventually defeating the Peoples Democratic Party.

He emphasised that a vibrant opposition remains essential for democratic growth, even as he maintained that the ADC does not currently pose a serious threat to the APC’s dominance.

Ndume, however, acknowledged public dissatisfaction with aspects of the current administration, particularly in the areas of insecurity and citizens’ welfare.

He argued that if the government intensifies efforts to address these challenges and improve living conditions, Nigerians may still support Tinubu’s re-election.

He added that Nigerians are generally forgiving and could overlook past grievances if tangible improvements are made.

With internal crises weakening the Peoples Democratic Party, the ADC has emerged as a rallying platform for opposition figures, including former ministers and governors, seeking to challenge the APC in the next election cycle.

On the 19th of March, beneath the vast dome of destiny at the ICC Dome, a different kind of power revealed itself, not the power that commands from above, but the rare and sacred power that bends low to lift others.
It was a day not merely marked by ceremony, but consecrated by compassion.

A day when governance took on flesh and feeling; when leadership wore the face of empathy. Through the Beyond Disability Project, the Enugu State Government, under the guiding spirit of His Excellency Peter Ndubisi Mbah, reached into the quiet margins of society, into the lives often unseen, often unheard, and said, what matter for leadership, if not the willingness to descend into the valleys where the weary dwell?

In that sacred gathering, the physically challenged were not objects of pity, but recipients of dignity restored.

Walking aids for the blind, crutches for the broken spine, wheelchairs that became chariots of renewed hope, hearing aids that reopened the forgotten symphony of life, each item was more than assistance; it was a message.

A message that the state remembers.
That humanity still breathes.
And as if to soothe both body and soul, provisions of food, simple, yet profound, were shared.

For compassion, when true, understands that hunger is not only of the spirit, but also of the flesh.

In her moving address, *SPC Chizoba Lucy Edeh* spoke not just in words, but in gratitude shaped by experience.

She painted the Governor not merely as a leader, but as a man whose nature leans instinctively toward mercy, one who does not wait to be called, but who hears even the silent cries.

A man who bends, again and again, until the distance between power and the powerless disappears.

And indeed, what manner of man is this?

Perhaps he is one who understands that greatness is not measured by how high one stands, but by how low one is willing to stoop so that others may stand at all.

The atmosphere was thick with something deeper than celebration, it was reverence.

For the smiles that blossomed on the faces of the beneficiaries were not ordinary smiles; they were revelations.
Each one carried a story of pain softened, of dignity restored, of hope reborn.

Fo witness them was to feel a stirring within, the kind that sends quiet shivers down the spine and reminds one of the enduring power of kindness.

Adding her voice to this chorus of admiration, Ochiora Global, Lady Tony-Amaka Okonkwo, spoke with heartfelt conviction.

She described this compassion not as a recent performance, but as a lifelong pattern, a defining essence of Peter Ndubisi Mbah even before the weight of office crowned him.

To her, this was not governance, it was character unveiled.

Thus, the day became more than an outreach; it became a mirror. A reflection of what leadership ought to be, human, attentive, responsive.
For in a world where many rise and forget the ground beneath by them, here stands a man who rises by bending.

And in that bending, he lifts a people.

From; Nnamdi Anigbo Roosevelt