Naija political news update

Here are some recent updates on Nigerian political news:

Breaking News

  1. Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. The bill introduces new measures such as the use of technology in the electoral process and the establishment of a new electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with several governors and party leaders calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The crisis is reportedly due to Oshiomhole's alleged interference in the party's primaries and his refusal to step down as chairman.
  3. PDP Crisis: Secondus Resigns: The crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also deepened, with the party's national chairman, Uche Secondus, resigning from his position. Secondus' resignation is reportedly due to internal conflicts and allegations of corruption within the party.

Recent Developments

  1. INEC Releases Timetable for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections, which will take place on February 25, 2023. The commission has also announced that it will conduct a nationwide voters' registration exercise from June 28 to July 30, 2022.
  2. Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Buhari met with governors of the ruling APC to discuss the party's crisis and the upcoming elections. The meeting reportedly focused on the need for party unity and the importance of working together to ensure the party's success in the 2023 elections.
  3. Atiku Abubakar Meets with PDP Stakeholders: The presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, met with stakeholders of the party to discuss the party's crisis and the upcoming elections. The meeting reportedly focused on the need for party unity and the importance of working together to ensure the party's success in the 2023 elections.

Opinion and Analysis

  1. The Crisis Within the APC: An article by The Punch argues that the crisis within the APC is a result of the party's internal conflicts and the failure of its leaders to address the party's internal issues.
  2. The PDP's Crisis: A Recipe for Disaster: An article by The Guardian argues that the crisis within the PDP is a recipe for disaster, as it may lead to the party's defeat in the 2023 elections.
  3. The Importance of Party Unity: An article by The Nation argues that party unity is crucial for the success of any political party, and that the APC and PDP must work together to ensure their success in the 2023 elections.

I hope this update is helpful.