2027 election

The Digest: Pastor Tunde Bakare has disclosed he is facing intense pressure from prominent politicians to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. However, the cleric and former presidential aspirant firmly ruled out defecting, stating the...

The Digest: Demola Olarewaju, Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has declared that President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 election if Atiku and former President Goodluck Jonathan contest on different platforms. Speaking on the Mic On podcast, Olarewaju...

The Digest: Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has claimed his principal merits a Nobel Prize for his persistent pursuit of Nigeria’s presidency. Defending Atiku’s repeated candidacy, Ibe emphasized the former vice president’s sense of obligation to a nation that...

The Digest: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has strongly criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his capacity to govern Nigeria after his tenure in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Akume contrasted Obi's record with President...

The Digest: The political battle lines are being drawn not just around candidates, but around the very process of selecting them. According to The PUNCH, supporters of Peter Obi have responded to Atiku Abubakar's political positioning, declaring that their principal would never participate in...

The Digest: In the early shaping of Lagos's political future, a familiar contender asserts his unique ground. According to the Daily Post, PDP's 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Jandor, declared that while President Tinubu's son, Seyi, is qualified to run, he alone possesses the critical...

The Digest: Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is deliberately withholding a 2027 presidential declaration, focusing instead on building a formidable coalition platform, his aide, Paul Ibe, has clarified. Key Points: Atiku stated in a BBC Hausa interview that it is "not yet time" to...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has firmly denied widespread media reports that he plans to step aside for another presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 elections. His media office has issued a clarification, stating that his recent BBC Hausa interview was misrepresented and...

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...