Political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections dominate today\u2019s headlines, with South-West leaders of the African Democratic Congress expressing dissatisfaction with Atiku Abubakar\u2019s handling of the party\u2019s regional structure.\n<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the decision by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to coordinate President Bola Tinubu\u2019s re-election campaigns has reportedly unsettled some National Assembly candidates. Elsewhere, an HIV advocate has recounted the stigma he faced after disclosing his status, while Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says residents now call him \u201cOkpe\u2019s baby\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
Here are five top stories to follow this morning.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n 1. 2027: S\u2019West ADC leaders revolt against Atiku<\/strong><\/p>\n Many leaders of the African Democratic Congress in the South-West have expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as the marginalisation of the party\u2019s regional structure by its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 election.\n<\/p>\n Read here:<\/strong> https:\/\/punchng.com\/2027-swest-adc-leaders-revolt-against-atiku\/<\/a><\/p>\n 2. APGA candidates fear protest votes over Soludo-Tinubu pact<\/strong><\/p>\n The decision by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to coordinate President Bola Tinubu\u2019s campaign in their respective states has caused anxiety among National Assembly candidates.\n<\/p>\n Read here:<\/strong> https:\/\/punchng.com\/apga-candidates-fear-protest-votes-over-soludo-tinubu-pact\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n 3. My mum, church rejected me over HIV status \u2014 Advocate, Ekezie<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Chika Ekezie, an Imo State native living with HIV, has recounted his experience with stigma after disclosing his status in November 2024, following seven years of self-denial. <\/p>\n In an interview with PUNCH, he speaks about his diagnosis, rejection at work, stigma from his family and church, and how treatment has helped him.\n<\/p>\n Read here:<\/strong> https:\/\/punchng.com\/my-mum-church-rejected-me-over-hiv-status-advocate-ekezie\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n 4. Edo residents now call me \u2018Okpe\u2019s baby\u2019 \u2014 Okpebholo<\/strong><\/p>\n Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says residents have changed his nickname from \u201cAkpako Rescue\u201d to \u201cOkpe\u2019s baby\u201d, adding that the reception he receives from the public gives him joy.\n<\/p>\n He made the disclosure during a live broadcast shared by ITV and Radio on Saturday, recounting his experience while walking along Sapele Road.\n<\/p>\n