2027 elections

The Digest: As Professor Mahmood Yakubu concludes his landmark ten-year tenure, the search for Nigeria’s next electoral chief intensifies. According to Daily Trust, President Tinubu is set to present a nominee to the National Council of State, with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Joash...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared it will only field candidates who meet a strict "four-pillar standard." According to reports in Daily Trust, the party is building a new kind of institution, one of Nigerian politics, focusing on character, competence, courage, and...

The Digest: With the next general election on the horizon, concerns are mounting about the integrity of the process that will shape Nigeria's future. According to TheCable, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over a perceived "lack of commitment" from INEC to implement...

The Digest: The Adamawa ADC has issued an ultimatum to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Babachir Lawal, and other key figures: register at their respective wards before year-end or risk losing party recognition. Key Points: The ADC has issued an ultimatum to Atiku Abubakar and Babachir...

The Digest: Nigeria's opposition realignment faces significant challenges as three major political figures, Goodluck Jonathan, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi, seek preferential treatment from the African Democratic Congress while party leadership insists on transparent primaries. The delicate...

The Digest: In a significant political pronouncement, Works Minister Dave Umahi has asserted that the South-East region, particularly his home state of Ebonyi, will support President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid in 2027, explicitly rejecting the influence of Peter Obi's Obidient Movement in...

The Digest: In a striking reversal of recent political narratives, NNPP chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso has publicly denied submitting any letter of intent to join the ruling APC, urging the public to rely solely on official channels for accurate information. The denial comes just days after the...

The Digest: In a move that could redefine Nigeria's political landscape, Rabiu Kwankwaso is reportedly in advanced talks with APC leadership about defecting from the NNPP, revealing how political allegiances can shift like desert sands before major elections. According to Daily Trust, the...

The Digest: In a significant political gathering, key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Isa Pantam, met under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja to strategize for the 2027 general elections. The meeting signals growing consolidation...

The Digest: Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has returned to the political forefront, rallying Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja to strategize for the 2027 general elections. In his first major appearance since resigning three months ago, Ganduje urged party members to mobilize...

The Digest: As Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman ends next month, attention turns to his successor, a choice that will profoundly shape the credibility of the 2027 elections and Nigeria’s democratic integrity. Yakubu’s legacy is marked by technological promise and public...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has issued a sharp rebuke to the presidency, urging President Bola Tinubu to concentrate on governing rather than contemplating staying in office beyond 2027. In a strongly-worded statement, the opposition party described the APC administration as a...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to pressures to contest the 2027 election, labeling such calls a ploy to undermine President Tinubu’s re-election. During a Channels TV interview, Wike asserted Tinubu’s right to two terms...

The Digest: Controversial singer Portable has declared he will endorse the first political party or candidate to pay him for support in the 2027 elections. In a viral Instagram video, the musician stated that financial need outweighs political loyalty, urging fans to vote only for “helpers”...

The Digest: Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan to carefully discern calls for his return to power in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a democracy dialogue in Ghana, Kukah praised Jonathan’s 2015 concession as historic but warned...

The Digest: APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda has declared President Tinubu the party’s preferred candidate for the 2027 elections, citing internal endorsements and public trust. According to Daily Post, the statement reinforces the ruling party’s early alignment ahead of the next...

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...