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Deputy Director Arraigned Over Alleged Attempt to Defraud

Political Storm as ADC, Accord Reject Court-Ordered Deregistration, Head to Appeal

Posted June 15, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Fresh political tensions emerged on Monday after a Federal High Court ordered the deregistration of five political parties, prompting strong opposition from party leaders and key political figures who vowed to challenge the ruling through the courts. Among those leading the resistance was ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark,…

Okonkwo Dumps Atiku Over ADC’s Choice of Amaechi as Running Mate

Posted June 15, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has withdrawn his backing for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after reports emerged that former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi had been selected as the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Okonkwo made his position known in a…

Ozalla Community Pays Thank-You Visit to Gov. Mbah, Endorses His 2027 Re-election

Posted June 14, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

…as Fmr. Minister Nweke Jr. Dismisses Opposition Candidates as Insignificant, Saying They Pose No Threat_ Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has received a resounding vote of confidence from the people of Ozalla Community in Nkanu West Local Government Area, as a large crowd of indigenes converged on his…

Dickson Meets Kwankwaso, Moves to Resolve NDC Kano Crisis

Posted June 10, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Former Bayelsa State Governor and chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has revealed that his recent meeting with former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, focused on resolving internal disagreements within the party in Kano State. Dickson disclosed this in a statement posted on his…

Obi Gives Kenneth Okonkwo Seven Days to Retract Alleged Defamatory Claims, Demands N5bn Compensation

Posted June 10, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo, demanding the withdrawal of what he described as false, malicious, and defamatory statements made against him. Through his legal counsel, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), Obi is also…

NDC shifts activities over Eid logistics, insists nationwide primaries will hold May 29

Posted May 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated that its presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and state assembly primaries will proceed nationwide on Friday, May 29, 2026, despite minor adjustments prompted by Eid-el-Kabir public holidays and associated logistical disruptions across the country. In a joint statement signed by the party’s National…

PDP Chieftain Denies Jonathan Picked Presidential Form, Warns Against 2027 Bid

Posted May 28, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has not obtained the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential nomination form, the PDP South-East Vice Chairman, Barrister Ray Nnaji, has clarified. Speaking during a programme on Enugu-based Dream FM on Wednesday, Nnaji dismissed reports suggesting that Jonathan had secured the party’s form, describing the claims as…

All Progressives Congress Says Siminalayi Fubara Voluntarily Withdrew From Governorship Primary Amid Political Controversy

Posted May 26, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The All Progressives Congress has stated that Siminalayi Fubara was not disqualified from participating in its governorship primary election in Rivers State, insisting that the governor willingly withdrew from the contest after successfully completing the party’s screening process. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday,…

Nigeria Democratic Congress Ends Presidential Form Sales, Extends Deadline for Other 2027 Aspirants

Posted May 18, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the closure of sales for presidential expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the party extended the deadline for aspirants seeking governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly positions, moving it from May 17 to May 24. This…

Julius Abure Announces Free Nomination Forms, Unveils 2027 Election Timetable for Labour Party Aspirants

Posted May 18, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has instructed all aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for the 2027 general elections to obtain nomination forms free of charge through the party’s online platforms and social media pages. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Abure assured…

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