2027 election

The Digest: Former Minister Jerry Gana confidently declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election on the PDP platform. Gana stated that Nigerians, after experiencing subsequent administrations, are now "yearning for his return." Key Points...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has held a closed-door meeting with ADC Chairman David Mark and other party leaders, proving that in Nigerian politics, the most significant currents often flow beneath the surface. The meeting, reported by TheCable, occurred just hours after the...

The Digest: Political leaders in Southeast Nigeria are divided over Peter Obi’s proposal for a single five-year presidential term, with some endorsing it as a focused approach to governance and others dismissing it as a political gimmick. The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate argues...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured the Yoruba people that their interests will be at the center of his governance if elected President in 2027. In a statement aimed at dispelling ethnic concerns, Atiku highlighted his longstanding personal ties to the South-West...

The Digest: A sharp retort from the presidency has escalated a war of words between political elites. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, has publicly dismissed former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai's warning of a potential "life presidency," labeling the claim as "baseless,"...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has issued a stark warning about the future of Nigeria's democracy. Speaking during a solidarity visit from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, El-Rufai stated that the nation faces a significant threat, suggesting President Bola Tinubu...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential 2027 presidential bid has fractured the South-South PDP into opposing camps, with some backing his return and others dismissing it as unconstitutional. The debate intensifies as stakeholders weigh his eligibility against a...

The Digest: The Lagos State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan lacks the political relevance to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Key Points: The Lagos State APC dismissed speculations about...

Reno Omokri Mum on Jonathan's 2027 Presidential Ambition The Digest: Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has refused to comment on calls for his ex-boss, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest in the 2027 presidential election. Citing his strong personal relationship with the former president...

The Digest: Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has stated he will vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027 if the opposition presents Peter Obi as its candidate. Adeyanju's decision, which he frames as a matter of Principle Over Party, stems from his criticism of Obi's political conduct. Key...

The Digest: A major dispute has erupted between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and opposition parties over alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter registration exercise. The clash signals a growing Digital Distrust ahead of the 2027 general elections. Key Points...

The Digest: The National Leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced that the party is open to discussions with other parties and coalitions for the 2027 elections. He emphasized that the party's approach will be based on Measured Moves, not rushed...

The Digest: Publisher and politician Dele Momodu has launched a scathing critique of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. Momodu described the move as "the most reckless decision," accusing the party of becoming the Trojan Horse for...

The Digest: As the 2027 presidential race looms, former President Goodluck Jonathan faces mounting pressure from northern opposition factions to declare his candidacy against President Bola Tinubu. Despite his silence, Jonathan’s potential return to the political scene sparks mixed reactions...

The Digest: Arewa leader, Anthony Sani, dismisses Atiku Abubakar and Goodluck Jonathan’s prospects in the 2027 presidential race, citing political fragmentation and regional preferences. He suggests Tinubu’s re-election remains likely due to the split opposition and zoning politics. Key...

The Digest: The political landscape is often rooted in the storm of competing ambitions and strategic defections. Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has made a bold declaration, vowing to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if he secures the...

The Digest: The intricate dance of political forecasting is often rooted in the storm of competing ambitions. A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rep. Leke Abejide, has made a bold prediction, stating that President Bola Tinubu would win a landslide victory in the 2027...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delayed his formal defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that coincides with growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan is being courted by the same party for a 2027 presidential run. Key Points...