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Lagos APC denies asking LG chairmen seeking re-election to resign
4 days ago
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), the main opposition group in Nigeria, has criticized the Federal Government for its perceived failure in addressing the country's security challenges. This condemnation follows the recent massacre of 40 farmers in Borno state by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on January 12th. In a press release…
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Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has urged the immediate suspension and reform of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), accusing the body of undermining democracy and constitutional governance.
19 Dec
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have raised the alarm over a subterranean plot by retrogressive forces to unlawfully arrest and clamp into detention, House of Representatives member, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, on trumped-up charges.
Afenifere has hailed the emergence of Mrs. Olukemi Badenoch as the Leader of the Conservative Party in the UK as 'a pride to the black race'
16 Dec
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has backed Kemi Badenoch’s remarks on developments in Nigeria. Its National Secretary, Chief Ameh Peter, in a statement yesterday, noted that the British politician’s description of Nigeria reflects the daily struggles citizens face. 
10 Dec
Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) in Nigeria has congratulated Ghana’s president-elect, John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on his landmark electoral victory last Saturday.
17 Nov
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has dismissed the recently concluded Ondo governorship election as fundamentally flawed, describing it as a “poor excuse for democracy.” The group criticised the electoral process, alleging widespread vote buying, partiality by security agencies, and a general lack of adherence to democratic principles. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the gubernatorial candidate…
12 Oct
Critical stakeholders in the political arena have argued that the absence of reliable party membership registers negatively impacts the selection of leaders in the country and the overall governance process, alleging that parties are now mercantile entities for profit making
11 Oct
Reactions have continued to trail Wednesday’s N1,000/litre petrol price increase by the National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, with critics calling for mass protest against the government and a reversal to the pre-May 29, 2023 cost.
10 Oct
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Thursday described Nigeria as a sinking ship, regretting that it is happening
6 Oct
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has congratulated the people of Rivers State on the successful conduct of the local government elections held on Saturday. Chief Peter Ameh, National Secretary of the coalition, described the elections as a victory for democracy, noting the peaceful participation of the people as a reflection of their strong…
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the perpetrators of the killings in Yobe State will be fished out to face justice
1 Oct
The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has decried the refusal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the clamour by protesters for good governance in the country. Reacting to the President’s Independence Day speech, CUPP maintained that it fell short of expectations, particularly in addressing the plight of peaceful protesters and prisoners of conscience.…
25 Sep
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, saying that the anti-graft agency is “grossly incompetent” under him.

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