2027 elections

The Digest: Key factions within the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, are actively seeking alternative political platforms, including the African Democratic Congress and the All Progressives Congress, over fears the...

The Digest: A formidable political alliance named "The Team," led by former Abia State Governors Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji, has been formed with the explicit aim of unseating incumbent Governor Alex Otti and securing all elective positions for the APC in the 2027 elections. The group...

The Digest: Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has challenged the party to produce a formal resignation letter from Peter Obi, arguing that his political ally only announced an alignment with a coalition, not an explicit defection to the African Democratic...

The Digest: Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has stated she is not intimidated by the political influence of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television, Kingibe asserted that voting patterns in the FCT are...

The Digest: Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has formally declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. Announcing his bid at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his ambition is independent and...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party, pledging active support ahead of key upcoming elections. PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki announced after leading a National Working Committee delegation to a closed-door meeting...

The Digest: The Arewa Consultative Forum has stated it will not endorse any presidential candidate in the 2027 elections but will invite hopefuls for interviews to present their plans for tackling insecurity and poverty in Northern Nigeria. The apex Northern socio-cultural body emphasized its...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has firmly stated that no aspirant will withdraw from the African Democratic Congress presidential race ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, he accused the ruling APC of attempting to destabilize the opposition and insisted that the ADC...

The Digest: Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has declared she will actively work against any presidential ticket in the 2027 election where Peter Obi appears as a vice-presidential candidate. In a widely shared video, Yesufu criticized what she called a Nigerian tendency to ask "the best"...

The Digest: Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has asserted that Peter Obi will not secure the presidential or vice-presidential nomination of the African Democratic Congress. In a podcast interview, Bwala claimed Obi lacks the structural influence...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has gained crucial backing from several APC governors for his 2027 re-election bid, escalating tensions with his predecessor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Key Points: Several APC governors are now backing Governor Siminalayi...

The Digest: A deepening political crisis in Rivers State has escalated as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike publicly vowed to prevent Governor Siminalayi Fubara from securing a second term in 2027, exposing the bitter and unresolved fallout from a presidential peace deal and...

The Digest: Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is reportedly in high-level talks to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as opposition leaders orchestrate a potential mega-alliance to challenge the ruling APC in the 2027...

The Digest: ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has issued a direct call to supporters of Peter Obi, declaring that any "Obidient" who has not joined the African Democratic Congress is effectively a "disObidient." Key Points: Okonkwo praised Peter Obi’s recent directive for his supporters to...

The Digest: Aisha Yesufu, renowned for her role in the #BringBackOurGirls and #EndSARS movements, has announced she will become a "card-carrying member" of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the first political party she will ever join. Key Points: Yesufu stated, “I have never been a...

The Digest: Peter Obi, having just defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that any plan to rig the 2027 presidential election will be met with lawful and legitimate resistance. Key Points: Obi made the statement in Enugu while formally announcing his defection to...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has formally announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), framing the move as the start of a mission to "rescue" Nigeria. Key Points: Obi announced in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He declared...

The Digest: Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has told supporters that history shows those who abandon the group have never found lasting political success, directly addressing reports of a faction planning to join the APC. Key Points: Kwankwaso’s remarks...

The Digest: The group "Akwa Ibom Youth United" organized a solidarity march in Uyo, endorsing President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Participants praised federal policies like fuel subsidy removal for...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has launched a scathing attack on an unnamed political figure, alleging the individual has secretly agreed to be a Vice-Presidential candidate long after party primaries concluded and is now struggling to justify the move to supporters. Key Points...