Labour Party chieftain and former Anambra State governorship candidate, George Moghalu, has said he is not ready to join any political party for now, stressing that he is still consulting widely before taking any decision.

Moghalu made this known during a media session with political correspondents at his residence, where he disclosed that discussions are ongoing ahead of a possible defection to another political party. The former APC member emphasized that any decision he eventually makes will be reached collectively, noting that he must also consult with those who left the APC alongside him.

“I am not ready to join any political party now. I am still consulting, and once I am done with my consultation, I will make a statement,” Moghalu said.

He also called on opposition leaders to be guided by principles and ideology, deepen internal democracy, uphold the rule of law, and place national interest above personal ambition as the country moves toward the 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, on his birthday.

President Tinubu commends Adedeji’s sterling leadership of the 83-year-old revenue agency, the introduction of fresh ideas, the adoption of global best practices, the automation of systems, and the upskilling of staff members for the greater good of the nation.

“I salute the NRS Chairman for his visionary and charismatic dedication in restructuring, aligning and managing the revenue profile of the country.

“He recorded a historic achievement, meeting the budget targets in the Third Quarter of 2025, and stimulating the economy for prosperity.

“Zacch has also been instrumental in the adoption of the National Single Window, a transformative federal digital platform to streamline import and export processes, enhance transparency and reduce cargo clearance from 21 days to one week,” the President remarks.

Dr Adedeji previously served as a senior member of Procter & Gamble’s management team, as Commissioner of Finance for Oyo State, and as Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, where he established the National Sugar Institute.

He also served as Special Adviser to the President on Revenue before being appointed as FIRS chairman in September 2023.

The President prays that the Almighty God will grant the NRS Chairman more years of good health, wisdom and strength to keep serving the nation.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
January 8, 2026

Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that he is in consultations to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as baseless and speculative.

In a statement signed by the former minister, he categorically stated that the report is entirely false, unfounded, and a product of political mischief. Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar remains firmly committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party he helped to found, and his loyalty to the party remains absolute and unwavering.

He urged the general public and members of the APC to disregard these false and misleading reports, reiterating that he remains a dedicated member of the party and has no intention whatsoever of leaving the APC.