Clement Oloyede

Abuja, Kano

Bureau Chief, Media Trust Limited at Daily Trust

Husband. Father. @PA Certified Digital Journalist. Group Politics Editor @daily_trust but opinions mine. [email protected]

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2027: We’ll ride any vehicle that guarantees good governance, Atiku declares

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed that the coalition of opposition forces he is championing would adopt any platform that ensures good governance in its bid to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Atiku made the declaration on Tuesday during a meeting with a delegation of National Opinion Leaders.
Nigeria Moving Backwards Under Tinubu, El-Rufai Alleges

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Clement Oloyede |Salim Ibrahim

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration of incompetence, nepotism and betrayal of the founding ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who recently dumped the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alleged that Nigeria had been moving backwards since Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. He made the allegation during an interview with Deutsche Welle Hausa in Katsina.
Kaduna ‘pilgrimage’: Why politicians are scrambling for Buhari’s nod ahead 2027

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

With the 2027 presidential election still two years away, political manoeuvring—including late-night meetings and the courting of former President Muhammadu Buhari, now seen as the new bride on the block—has intensified to fever pitch.
After govs visit to Buhari: Concerns over CPC bloc’s potential exit from APC heighten

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Concerns over the potential exit of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been amplified following a recent meeting between former President Muhammadu Buhari and APC governors. The visit, which took place on Monday in Kaduna, was initially perceived as a routine courtesy call but has since sparked speculation about its deeper purpose.
Atiku’s son clarifies visit to Ribadu’s brother amid backlash

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Aliyu Atiku Abubakar, the Turaki Adamawa and son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed claims that his visit to the Emir of Fufore, Muhammad Sani Ribadu, was a political endorsement of the newly created emirates in Adamawa. The visit sparked criticism among some loyalists of the former vice president, who viewed it as tacit support for the emirates established by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
Tinubu’s political adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed resigns

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned, Daily Trust reliably learnt. Impeccable sources in the presidency confirmed yesterday that the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago. The sources said Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the reasons for his decision, only stating that it was on personal grounds.
PDP NEC showdown: Wike, Atiku reopen rift over Okowa’s VP pick

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Tension is rising ahead of the May 15 National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reignite their long-standing feud over Atiku’s choice of running mate in the 2023 presidential election. In an interview on Untold Stories with Adesuwa, aired last Wednesday, Atiku claimed he picked former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa because a PDP committee ranked him as the preferred choice.
Nigeria: Akpabio's Leadership Not Projecting Senate in Positive Light - Ojudu

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Clement Oloyede

interviewSenator Babafemi Ojudu, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), previously served as Special Adviser on Political Matters to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. In this interview with Daily Trust, the journalist-turned-Ekiti Central-senator assesses the prospects of the opposition leaders' recently formed coalition, the National Assembly's response to President Bola Tinubu's state of emergency declaration for Rivers State, and other key issues.
2027: I don’t know if I will run – Atiku - Daily Trust

4 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he does not know if he will contest the presidency in 2027. Atiku made the remark in a yet-to-be-aired interview for a television show, Untold Stories, with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, scheduled for broadcast today but exclusively obtained by Daily Trust.
Our democracy is failing – Obasanjo, others - Daily Trust

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that democracy in Africa is failing because it does not reflect the continent’s culture. Similarly, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said Nigeria’s democracy has completely collapsed due to what he called the actions of the country’s current leaders.