ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar suffered a major legal setback on Monday after the Court of Appeal in Abuja affirmed a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesMichael Bush is almost a house-hold name in Akwa Ibom State and his eloquent voice is always a delight to hear on radio. He is a media enterpreuener with an ever rising profile. He has not only ventured into politics but is now seeking the highest office in Akwa Ibom State- the office of the governor. In an exclusive interview, he talked about his vision to occupy the HillTop Mansion come 2027, to WatchmanPost team of Editorial Board Chairman Professor Des Wilson, Editor-in-chief Dr Sunday Antai, Editor Eno Udo and Senior Reporter Emmanuel Ntekim. You were formerly in the PDP, a platform where you played a coordinating role. What led to your break with the PDP? I don’t think I have left the PDP ideologically — not yet. I consider the difference between the PDP and the Labour Party to be like the difference between six and half a dozen. The Labour Party is a gathering of social democrats, while the PDP is also a family of democrats. I joined the Labour Party because I felt it would allow me, without legal complications, to pursue my vision of governing Akwa Ibom State. That is why I am in the Labour Party today. I did not quarrel with the PDP. I did not shut any doors. I did not create chaos or engage in conflict with the party. I believe that, even tomorrow, we will still maintain a cordial relationship.However, I am in the Labour Party because I believe it is the vehicle that can take me to Government House, Uyo, without unnecessary legal battles. That is why I chose the Labour Party, and that is why I am here. You say you have not left the PDP ideologically because there are similarities, perhaps ideological, between the PDP and the Labour Party. However, the Labour Party, at least from its origins, is associated with workers and social welfare issues.Now that the PDP appears to be in a state of confusion, do you still believe it is the same PDP you once considered similar in ideology to the Labour Party? That’s a very interesting question. I think the people who are genuinely PDP are still there. Those are the people…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader in Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo) Senatorial District, Ime Unaowo Nta, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in the 2027 general elections. Please click here to continue reading
The Senate yesterday passed a bill to establish state police across the country, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s long-standing debate over decentralising the national security architecture to combat worsening insecurity.
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ken Harries Esq There are few spectacles more embarrassing in politics than a man arguing passionately against himself while pretending to be attacking someone else. Psychologists call this cognitive dissonance. The rest of us call it eating your own words without choking. It is a difficult performance. The audience remembers the speech made…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesJune 12 has been set aside an annual Democracy Day celebration in Nigeria and also observed as a public holiday. WatchmanPost talks with rights and advocacy activist Matthew Koffi Okono of Open Forum on the essence of the day in this interview conducted by Editor Eno Udo and Online Editor Joseph Atainyang. June 12…
Expressing deep concern over voter apathy in Akwa Ibom, the REC described the current registration turnout as critically low. He urged the media to ramp up public sensitization, noting that the 164,000 registrants recorded across the first two phases are insufficient given the state’s population and number of local government areas.
The path to the establishment of the long-awaited state police in Nigeria widened today as the House of Representatives passed the state police bill.
Amid growing public discourse regarding election integrity, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Anugbum Onuoha, has reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to neutrality, transparency, and strict adherence to the Electoral Act 2026. Please click the link for details.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the south of the country.
