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Former Governor Babatunde Fashola has declared a viable opposition merger impossible for 2027. According to the Daily Post, the APC stalwart stated that only his party has achieved a successful merger in the nation's history, while asserting that official campaigning has not yet...
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has stated he is not afraid of losing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket to Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 elections. Amid speculation of Atiku’s possible defection to the ADC, Obi described the former vice...
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A nationwide analysis reveals a consistent trend of deputy governors being excluded from 2027 gubernatorial succession plans, as governors prioritize zoning arrangements, legacy protection, and external political loyalties over deputy advancement. From Kwara to Lagos, power...
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The People's Democratic Party has launched a fierce counter-offensive against the wave of defections by four of its governors, attributing their exits to "greed, avarice, and selfishness." Party officials insisted that it is the people, not governors, who make a party, and that...
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Nigeria's political landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation as Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas prepares to join the ruling APC, potentially becoming the latest opposition leader to defect in a wave that analysts warn threatens to establish a one-party state and...
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Nigeria's National Assembly has proposed groundbreaking electoral reforms that would move the 2027 general elections to November 2026, six months earlier than usual, while introducing digital voting cards and prisoner voting rights in a comprehensive amendment to the Electoral Act...
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Labour Party's Peter Obi has formally denied reports of forming a 2027 electoral alliance with former President Goodluck Jonathan. Obi's media aide clarified that while the two leaders maintain a cordial relationship and have discussed the "state of the nation," their interactions...
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The Bauchi State Governor asserted that despite the "coercive" tactics of the ruling APC, the PDP is quietly stabilizing its ranks and is poised to reclaim Aso Villa in the next general elections, banking on grassroots loyalty and its legacy of achievements.
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With his nomination approved by the Council of State, Professor Joash Amupitan faces a nation demanding electoral renewal. According to Vanguard, political parties and groups have immediately set a clear mandate for the incoming INEC Chairman: to rebuild shattered public trust and...
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Peter Obi urges a foundational reset. The Labour Party stalwart has called on INEC to pre-emptively verify the academic credentials of all candidates, framing it as a non-negotiable step for credible elections.
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Peter Obi commended ex-Minister Uche Nnaji's...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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The ADC has issued an ultimatum to Atiku Abubakar and Babachir...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...