Supreme Court to rule on ADC, PDP disputes as Tinubu reshuffles cabinet
Nigeria’s political scene is experiencing major developments as the Supreme Court prepares to decide on leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress and Peoples Democratic Party. Supporters of Peter Obi are pushing for a southern presidential candidate, highlighting divisions within the opposition. Meanwhile, Bola Tinubu has made significant changes to his cabinet, including appointing a new foreign affairs minister. Rising petrol prices and regulatory shake-ups are also making headlines.
What we know
- The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver a verdict on the leadership crises in the African Democratic Congress and Peoples Democratic Party, potentially affecting opposition plans for the 2027 elections.
- Coalition talks among opposition parties are strained, with Peter Obi’s supporters demanding a southern candidate while parties remain divided over zoning.
- Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs and nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, pending Senate approval.
- Petrol prices are approaching N1,400 per litre, with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery raising its gantry price to N1,275 due to global oil market pressures.
- Bola Tinubu has removed the head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, nominating Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as a replacement, pending Senate confirmation.
