Nigeria Political News Roundup – July 12, 2026

The APC criticizes the opposition for missing the INEC deadline. The Delta NDC gubernatorial candidate accuses the APC of thuggery. The ADC says the Tinubu government is failing in security, economy, health, and education. The APC sweeps all 18 chairmanship and 192 councillorship seats in Edo LG polls. A former lawmaker warns against back-to-back governors from the same ward. Peter Obi blasts Minister Keyamo, alleging political targeting. The PDP uploads its presidential and NASS candidates. A former presidential aide warns the APC risks weakening internal cohesion. Former deputy governor Arapaja officially joins the APC.