2027 election

The Digest: Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has projected that President Bola Tinubu will secure over 75% of the northern vote in the 2027 presidential election. Lawan cited Tinubu’s current 63% northern support in 2023 as a foundation for greater electoral gains. Key Points: Lawan, who...

The Digest: Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has publicly expressed his wish that President Bola Tinubu not run for re-election in 2027. The critique explores a perceived lack of transformative drive in the administration, sparking a consequential conversation about leadership...

The Digest: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has staked his position on President Bola Tinubu's 2027 electoral success in the state, vowing to resign if the APC candidate fails to win. According to his AIT interview, the governor claims Tinubu now enjoys greater popularity in Edo than...

The Digest: Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has officially registered with the African Democratic Congress, solidifying his place in a growing coalition of opposition leaders preparing for the 2027 general elections. The move, coming after a short-lived stint with the Social Democratic...

The Digest: Dele Momodu has cast a vision for unity, suggesting that Atiku Abubakar is the most prepared leader to steer Nigeria. Speaking at Atiku's birthday event in Adamawa, the Ovation publisher appealed for a coalition of opposition forces, framing the next election as a pivotal moment...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered with the African Democratic Congress, cementing the party's role as the coalition platform for opposition leaders preparing to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Key Points: Atiku announced his membership on...

The Digest: A northern group has affirmed that the presidency must remain in the southern part of the country for the 2027 election. The Northern Bridge Builders Forum, during a visit to Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, stated that supporting another northern candidate would...

The Digest: Former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola has declared that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the ruling APC’s harassment of opposition members reveals a lack of confidence and popularity. Speaking at the ADC secretariat launch in Ilorin...

The Digest: Hundreds of APC supporters gathered in Lagos on October 18 to demand President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, launching a campaign council ahead of the electoral timeline. The rally, featuring Fuji star KWAM 1, faced immediate backlash on social media, with users alleging...

The Digest: The media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has firmly denied viral reports that the former Rivers governor is being pushed to contest the presidency in 2027. In a statement, Lere Olayinka described the speculation as “another lie from idle minds” and affirmed Wike’s unwavering...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi for what he termed “political showmanship,” asserting that celebrating birthdays in IDP camps does not qualify one for the presidency. The remarks were made during the inauguration...

The Digest: Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly confirmed INEC Chairman, has firmly denied widespread speculation that he was part of President Bola Tinubu's legal team during the 2023 presidential election petitions. During his Senate screening, Amupitan stated unequivocally that he "never...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti has issued a stern warning against any plans to rig the 2027 gubernatorial election, declaring that only the will of God and the people's mandate would prevail. The Labour Party governor stated this during his monthly media interaction, directly...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has declared Peter Obi the sole remaining opposition figure with significant public traction in Nigeria. However, he immediately tempered this acknowledgment by stating that neither Obi nor any other contender can defeat President Bola Tinubu...

The Digest: Speculation around former President Goodluck Jonathan's 2027 ambition under the PDP has intensified, prompting a lawsuit to disqualify him and drawing sharp reactions from the ruling APC, which described his record as "disastrous." Key Points: A lawsuit has been filed at the...

The Digest: Senior Advocate of Nigeria Oba Maduabuchi has dismissed the lawsuit questioning former President Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility for the 2027 election, labelling it an "abuse of court process" and asserting the matter is already legally settled. Key Points: SAN Oba Maduabuchi...

The Digest: Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has declared that Kano State and northern Nigeria will reciprocate President Bola Tinubu's "goodwill" in the 2027 elections, citing the approval to upgrade a Kano educational institution as a key reason for this political debt. Key Points...

The Digest: The Inter-Party Advisory Council has proposed stripping the President of the power to appoint INEC's leadership, urging the creation of an independent committee to safeguard the electoral body's neutrality ahead of the 2027 polls. Key Points: IPAC proposed an independent body...

The Digest: A lawsuit has been filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking a perpetual injunction to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, challenging his eligibility under the Nigerian constitution. Key Points: A plaintiff has asked...

The Digest: Senator Adams Oshiomhole has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 election, stating that only those who do not mean him well would push for a return that could tarnish his legacy. Key Points: Adams Oshiomhole warned that a 2027 run would damage...