2027 election

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria is politically motivated and linked to the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters, he suggested some actors are sponsoring...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerians not to vote for him based on tribal or religious sentiments, asking instead to be judged on his commitment to fixing the country. In an Arise TV interview, Obi said, "Do not vote for me because I'm from the South-East. Do...

The Digest: Former Anambra governor Peter Obi has threatened to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if its internal processes are compromised, saying he does not mind changing parties "20 times." In an Arise TV interview, Obi said he left the PDP because it became "transactional,"...

The Digest: Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced Senator Solomon Adeola as the preferred governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 elections. Speaking at a caucus meeting in Abeokuta, Abiodun said the decision followed consultations within the party...

The Digest: Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has suspended her aspiration to contest the Ogun state governorship election in 2027 following the endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola as the APC consensus candidate. She said: "I congratulate him and wish him every...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has dismissed claims that his 2027 ambition depends solely on endorsements from northern political heavyweights, arguing that meaningful engagement with the region must focus on poverty, insecurity, and underdevelopment. In an Arise TV...

The Digest: A campaign billboard featuring President Bola Tinubu has appeared along Steeles Avenue West in North York, Toronto, targeting tens of thousands of Nigerian Canadians. The display includes the slogan "Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria (Canada)" and links to a teaser website. Reactions...

The Digest: Social media personality Pamilerin Adegoke has declared support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, saying, "Tinubu is the best candidate right now. What alternative do we have?" He argued that PDP ruled for 16 years while Tinubu has only been in power for three...

The Digest: A deleted tweet has exposed INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan as a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about the neutrality of the electoral body. The tweet, originally posted in March 2023 via the handle @Sundayvibe00, included statements like...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The decision was made at a meeting between the commission and resident electoral commissioners (RECs) on Friday, April 10...

. The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde met with ADC leaders David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola in Abuja as part of a political realignment aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The meeting included Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Rotimi Amaechi. However, the...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as of April 3. Jigawa recorded the highest with 201,047 registrants, followed by Lagos (181,095) and Kano (177,681)...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has warned broadcast media organisations to uphold accuracy and professionalism, stating that the credibility of the 2027 elections depends on how responsibly Nigeria's airwaves are managed. Speaking at the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria...

The Digest: Hundreds of youths under the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan gathered at the former president's Abuja residence on Wednesday, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. The protesters chanted slogans, danced, and displayed placards reading "GEJ: Nigeria is dying, save...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to rise in defence of the nation's democracy, warning against any attempt to entrench a one-party system. In a statement shared via his official Facebook handle, Obi said members and leaders of the ADC, alongside other...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that sharing bags of rice and spaghetti will not save President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. In a statement released by his aide Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said Nigeria's democracy is being "systematically weakened by a dangerous...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to contest the 2027 general election on its own platform despite INEC's decision to derecognise the party's leadership. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi told Channels TV's Politics Today: "One thing I can guarantee is...

The Digest: The Federal Government has proposed N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for "Electoral Adjudication and Post Election Provision" – a fund for managing legal disputes after the 2027 elections. The allocation sits under Service-Wide Votes, a centrally managed contingency pool...

The Digest: Activist Aisha Yesufu has compared Peter Obi to Nelson Mandela, saying the former Labour Party presidential candidate has the same disposition to serve, leave a legacy, and move on. Speaking on Arise TV, she reaffirmed her vow to oppose Obi if he seeks a second term, saying she...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused INEC of laying "deliberate administrative landmines" to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections. The party said INEC's refusal to receive correspondence pending a court ruling conflicts with the Electoral Act's May...