Obi takes over NDC race as sole presidential aspirant, triggers major political realignment talk across Africa

Chineye Egesi

May 13, 2026

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has intensified tensions with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo after sharply criticising Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, claiming he “has never won an election” and only assumed office through a political arrangement.

Uchechi Okporie

May 12, 2026

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized growing calls for a southern-only presidency ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, warning that identity-driven politics could weaken the opposition and hand victory to the ruling camp.

Uchechi Okporie

May 11, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to resign after the reinstatement of impeachment proceedings reopened a major political confrontation in South Africa, intensifying tensions inside the country’s ruling establishment.

Uchechi Okporie

May 07, 2026

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has triggered fresh political speculation across Africa after hinting at a possible return to frontline politics ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2027 presidential election, declaring that the race for the country’s highest office “is not a computer game.”

Uchechi Okporie

May 06, 2026

Peter Obi, a presidential aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that he would take a firm stance against all forms of criminal activity if elected president in 2027.

Uchechi Okporie

May 06, 2026

A new wave of political tension has erupted in Nigeria’s opposition landscape after former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, made a striking allegation that Labour Party figure Peter Obi was never fully aligned with or committed to political engagements around the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Uchechi Okporie

May 02, 2026

Nigeria’s political landscape has been jolted by a sharp and unexpected attack on Peter Obi, after a former loyalist publicly dismissed his chances in the 2027 presidential race.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 30, 2026

A fresh political explosion has rocked Ghana’s powerful Ashanti region after a leading figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) unleashed a wave of shocking allegations against the Ejisu Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), sparking outrage, denial, and a rapidly escalating war of words.