Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Monday evening, alongside some South East leaders. The closed-door meeting took place at Jonathan's residence and occurred weeks ahead of the 2027 general elections. No details of the discussion were disclosed.
The Labour Party is set to hold its national convention in Umuahia, Abia State, under the caretaker leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman. The event comes amid an ongoing leadership dispute involving supporters of former National Chairman Julius Abure. Delegates from across the country are expected to attend.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement followed a private meeting at Lagos House, Marina.
Court martial proceedings for 36 military officers accused of plotting a coup last year will resume on May 8. The Defence Headquarters confirmed the development on Monday.
Two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were killed in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions. The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg confirmed Emmanuel died from injuries sustained after being assaulted by South African National Defence Force personnel on April 20.
A 10-year-old adopted girl was allegedly beaten to death by her guardians, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, in Lagos' Igando area. Neighbours reported a history of abuse, including forced labour and physical assaults.
In Ondo State, gunmen abducted farm manager Afolabi Ajayi at about 10:30am on Monday in Imafon community. He was attacked while entering a poultry farm.
NDLEA's Edo State command seized 748.02kg of tramadol and other controlled drugs on the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju announced the seizure in Benin on Monday.
The Accord Party denied involvement in an opposition coalition for 2027. National Publicity Secretary Joseph Omorogbe called reports linking the party to an Ibadan summit "misleading and unjust."
INEC in Rivers State is set to begin claims and objections for the second phase of Continuous Voter Registration. Resident Electoral Commissioner Prof. Gabriel Yomere made the announcement in a statement issued by Mrs Geraldine Ekelemu.
Peter Obi meets Goodluck Jonathan while his party holds a fractious convention under a caretaker committee, not his chosen leadership. The Labour Party's internal disarray contrasts with the image of unity projected in high-profile political meetings. Obi's endorsement of no successor in 2023 now feeds uncertainty over who speaks for the party in 2027. Public alignment with former presidents does little to resolve the unresolved question of internal party democracy.
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