Chairpersons
Low voter turnout marred the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for district chairpersons and municipal mayors across the country. The elections, characterized by claims of voter rigging and irregularities, witnessed low turnout despite efforts by party officials to mobilize voters. In some areas, police were deployed to maintain
Chairpersons
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees has emphasized the importance of unity and reconciliation ahead of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, cautioning party leaders and members to exercise restraint when discussing defectors. Senator Adolphus Wabara, BoT Chairman, delivered this message at the 81st meeting of
Chairpersons
The selection of a substantive National Chairman for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has remained a contentious issue, with Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF), Senator Hope Uzodinma, divulging that consultations are still ongoing and no final decision has been reached. This development comes
Chairpersons
Nentawe Yilwatda, the newly elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken office, promising to work towards unifying all contending forces within the party. This comes after his election during the 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the
Political parties
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has blasted UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, for her recent remarks on Nigerian citizenship, which he describes as factually incorrect and legally incoherent. Falana argues that Badenoch's comments reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of Nigeria's Constitution, particularly its provisions
Political parties
Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has expressed her deep shock and sorrow at the tragic loss of lives in the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft on the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara's Diabari, Dhaka. The BNP chairperson prayed for the
Party leaders
A rift is emerging within Sinn Fein as the party weighs its options for the upcoming presidential election. While the majority of TDs believe the party should back a candidate from the left, opposed to Mary Lou McDonald, there are significant voices within the party who advocate for McDonald to
Legislators
As the 2026 general elections in Uganda draw near, the Common Man's Party (CMP), a new political party, was officially launched in Kampala yesterday. The party is led by Mr Mubarak Munyagwa, a former Member of Parliament for Kawempe South, who is now the face of CMP. The
Legislators
Prachachon Party leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut led the people's MPs in announcing their acceptance of 5 amnesty bills, calling for discussions on issues of disagreement to be had in the second reading. The opposition leader emphasized the importance of passing the amnesty law, citing the country's 20-year
Legislators
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre made a significant campaign stop in Stettler on July 11, hosting a town hall and rally at the Stettler Agricultural Society Agriplex. The event saw an estimated 500 to 600 attendees, with Poilievre's speech and question-and-answer session dominating the evening's proceedings.
Legislators
The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has announced the introduction of 32 prospective candidates for the House of Representatives, led by experienced former politicians from various parties. General Prawit Wongsuwan, the party leader, emphasized that the party is committed to pushing policies for the economy, security, and sustainable local development. The
Political parties
The last year in British politics has seen a plethora of low moments, but the Prime Minister's recent actions stand out as particularly egregious. On the same day that he brushed off calls for a wealth tax on the super-rich, he slashed lifeline support for disabled people. This
