2027 elections

The Digest: Top opposition leaders, including Peter Obi, Aminu Tambuwal, and Rotimi Amaechi, have arrived in Kano to witness the formal defection of former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress. Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party...

The Digest: Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and Secretary of the Kwankwasiyya movement, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party and announced he is joining the African Democratic Congress. In a statement on Monday, Mustapha said the...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed social media reports claiming he has stepped aside from active politics, describing the information as "entirely false and deliberately misleading." In a statement posted by his media aide, Atiku clarified that he has not held any...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti has stated that he is not in a position to oppose President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during his monthly media chat, Otti explained that as a governor seeking a second term himself, it would be...

The Digest: The potential alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 elections has sparked widespread conversation, with many Nigerians viewing it as the opposition's best chance to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress. The excitement follows a spontaneous chant...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso met in Abuja on Saturday as opposition realignment talks intensify ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku announced the meeting on social media, stating they had "a robust discussion on the state of the...

The Digest: Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will formally defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the African Democratic Congress on Monday, according to the Kwankwasiyya movement. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in Kano, where Kwankwaso will be accompanied by...

The Digest: The Kwankwasiyya Movement has directed its members to join the African Democratic Congress, as its leader Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has concluded plans to join the coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. In a statement on Saturday, the movement announced that...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties' registers of members as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The decision followed concerns raised by political parties during a meeting on March 24...

The Digest: Nigeria's Ambassador to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress as a credible opposition force, describing the party as a group driven by desperation for political power. In a Facebook post, Fani-Kayode argued that the ADC is made up of...

The Digest: Fresh tensions have erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party over support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election, deepening the rift between the party's two factions. The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led camp has declared it will not back Tinubu, insisting it would be "improper"...

The Digest: Political permutations are gathering momentum in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with observers suggesting the APC ticket may be zoned to the Lagos East senatorial district. Prominent figures from the zone being mentioned include former Governor Akinwunmi...

The Digest: Iyabo Obasanjo, a governorship aspirant on the All Progressives Congress platform in Ogun State, has expressed confidence in her chances of securing the party's ticket ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking on Channels Television, she said her popularity, rooted in her performance as...

The Digest: Former Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner Mike Igini has described the proposed 2026 Electoral Act as the worst in Nigeria's history, warning that urgent action is needed before the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the Alumni Association of the...

The Digest: No fewer than 15 aspirants- 11 men and four women- are jostling to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun in Ogun State's 2027 governorship election. Leading contenders include Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), who enjoys widespread support and is considered a frontrunner, alongside Rep...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has stepped back from the brink of a deep internal crisis, with camps loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike opening peace talks to steady the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Factional PDP National Chairman Kabiru...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress has urged opposition parties to stop disputing the expected outcome of the 2027 general elections and instead focus on preparing for the 2031 polls. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka stated that the mandate freely given to the party by Nigerians...

The Digest: Ovation publisher and African Democratic Congress chieftain Dele Momodu has called on the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the north, arguing that a strategic approach is needed to defeat the All Progressives Congress. Speaking on Arise TV, Momodu cited the electoral...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima has dismissed the African Democratic Congress as an "empty bone" with nothing to offer Nigerians. Speaking at the Gusau Trade Fair Complex before a crowd of party supporters, Shettima urged Nigerians not to align with the opposition party, comparing it...

The Digest: Adaora Soludo, daughter of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Woman Leader of the City Boys Movement, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has performed well and deserves a second term in office. Speaking during an engagement with local government women coordinators in...