2027 elections

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is in a state of panic, actively "shopping for endorsements" for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the PDP spokesperson, this move signals a failure of the APC's...

The Digest: NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of actively destabilizing opposition parties and showing no intention to conduct free and fair elections in 2027. In a televised interview, Galadima warned that the government’s tactics aim to eliminate...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pushed back against claims of its demise, acknowledging internal challenges but insisting it remains a viable political force despite high-profile defections and unresolved conflicts. The party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN...

The Digest: A reported shortlist of potential presidential candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 elections has triggered internal tension and debate. The names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde are said to be...

The Digest: In a move signaling early political groundwork for the 2027 general elections, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi held separate closed-door meetings on Sunday with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja. The...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has openly criticized incumbent politicians for exploiting their positions to launch early campaigns for the 2027 elections, acknowledging its inability to enforce sanctions under the current Electoral Act. The commission is now...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed concerns from Festus Keyamo and Prof. Chidi Odinkalu regarding his speculated 2027 presidential bid. Responding to the eligibility debate, Jonathan’s brother warned them to refrain from offering unsolicited legal advice, stating that...

The Digest: In a powerful message to young Nigerians, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged them to take charge of the nation's future by registering to vote. He emphasized that the responsibility of electing competent leaders falls on them, not on divine intervention. Key...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has made a bold political declaration, vowing to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections. El-Rufai claims that he, along with other opposition leaders, has the inside knowledge required for this political move...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that he is not contesting for any political position in the 2027 general election. He claims his renewed political involvement is not for personal ambition but to support what he calls "credible leadership." Key Points...

The Digest: As the 2027 elections approach, President Bola Tinubu faces growing pressure from the Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF) to reconsider his Muslim-Muslim ticket. This call aims to balance the nation’s religious divide and ensure unity. Key Points: NENF urges Tinubu to...

The Digest: Former Sokoto governor and current senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for a nationwide coalition to remove President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power in 2027. Tambuwal made the call while addressing supporters in Sokoto, in a rally seen as a...

The Digest: Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has confirmed that more governors are set to join the ruling APC. According to him, this strategic move is part of a larger plan for the 2027 general elections, as the APC counters opposition efforts. The defection comes amid discussions on...

The Digest: In a bold move to clarify the electoral process, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has proposed a significant overhaul of the nation's election laws. Parliamentary reports indicate the new Electoral Act 2025 aims to streamline the democratic process, addressing complexities and...

Nigeria's political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2027 general election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing it has received a staggering 110 applications for the registration of new political parties. This unprecedented surge is widely seen as a strategic...

While the 2027 elections are still two years away, the political temperature around who becomes Tinubu’s running mate is already rising — and the true story isn’t about 2027. It’s about 2031. Tinubu hasn’t picked a 2027 VP, but contenders are already lobbying. Northern APC powerbrokers fear...

Northern elder Dabo Sambo has warned President Tinubu that persistent insecurity and food shortages, particularly in the North, could cost him the 2027 election, just as they did Jonathan in 2015. Sambo says banditry in the North-East and North-West is crippling farming and food supply. He...

Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi launched strong criticisms at the Tinubu administration during a public lecture in Abuja marking Amaechi’s 60th birthday, accusing the government of worsening poverty and economic hardship. Atiku accused the current administration of...

The Labour Party has firmly stated that its 2027 presidential ticket is open and not reserved for Peter Obi, despite his recent declaration to run. LP clarified that no aspirant, including Peter Obi, has been granted an automatic presidential ticket for 2027. National Publicity Secretary...

In a move sparking political intrigue, former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) appeared together at a northern consultative meeting in Abuja. Their joint presence and Obi’s speech on poverty and northern potential have ignited speculation about opposition...