2027 elections

The Digest: The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing stringent penalties for electoral offences ahead of the 2027 general elections. Under the new provisions, anyone convicted of forging nomination papers or election result forms, or...

The Digest: Nigeria's House of Representatives has approved significant increases to the legal campaign spending limits for all elective offices. The amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, passed during Thursday's plenary, will raise the financial ceiling for elections ahead of the 2027 polls...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid is approximately 70% complete within the state. The governor made this assertion during the inauguration of the Ogbakiri Road project in Emuoha Local Government...

The Digest: A coalition of major opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, and Bode George, has jointly accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising the EFCC to weaken opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. Their statement, titled “The Weaponisation of the...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has firmly denied social media reports alleging he has abandoned support for Atiku Abubakar in favor of a Southern presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: El-Rufai dismissed the claim as an “untrue” and viral...

The Digest: A high-level PDP delegation, led by National Chairman Taminu Turaki, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, declaring the party re-energized and ready to reclaim power. The visit sought guidance from a founding father, framing the path ahead as one of experienced...

The Digest: A prominent coalition named the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has issued a strong demand for sweeping electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which includes figures like Femi Falana (SAN), Prof. Pat Utomi, and Oby Ezekwesili, warned that failure to...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has urged Peter Obi to decide on joining its coalition, stating that zoning should not be a precondition for his membership at this stage. In response to Obi's concerns about instability, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi emphasized the party's focus...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has spotlighted shaky foundations within the ADC coalition, attributing its instability to unresolved zoning and office rotation pacts. According to an interview with Advocacy for Good Governance, Obi stressed that without...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has launched a sharp critique against the political class. He describes the distribution of luxury campaign vehicles for the 2027 elections as a profound "insensitivity and abuse of trust," arguing that it highlights a catastrophic failure of...

The Digest: Veteran journalist and ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has stated the opposition is fundamentally unprepared for the 2027 elections, arguing only Atiku Abubakar possesses the competitive edge to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Key Points: Dele Momodu stated on Facebook that most...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has convened a meeting with state chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging immediate action in what he frames as an urgent mission to "rescue Nigeria" from the ruling APC. Key Points: Atiku Abubakar held a meeting with state...

The Digest: Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi has firmly dismissed any notion of being a vice-presidential candidate in 2027, stating his ambition is for the presidency alone. Key Points: Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi dismissed suggestions of being a 2027 vice-presidential candidate. He...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has proclaimed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the nation's only reliable political party, accusing all others of delivering insecurity, hunger, and poverty. Atiku made the declaration during the inauguration of ADC's Taraba State...

The Digest: The Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction has convened a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja to strategize for the 2027 elections. According to TheCable, the meeting proceeded amid ongoing leadership disputes, with INEC officials and former vice-presidential candidate Dati...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has vowed to combat all forms of election rigging and vote-buying, a declaration that echoes through Nigeria’s tense political landscape, where trust in the electoral process remains both a fragile promise and a national aspiration. Key Points...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at Jada Ward 1 in Adamawa State, marking a significant step in opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Key Points: Atiku registered and received his...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufa’i has declared that the ongoing wave of defections by governors will not prevent Nigerians from electing new leaders in 2027, asserting that citizens are shifting allegiance to the African Democratic Congress. Speaking at the unveiling of...

The Digest: Prominent political figures Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi have issued a grave warning, declaring that electoral rigging constitutes the "worst coup" against the people's sovereignty. Speaking at a forum in Abuja, the former governors highlighted a dangerous confluence of voter...

The Digest: A proposal by the National Assembly to move Nigeria’s 2027 general elections to November 2026 has ignited controversy, with critics warning it could plunge the country into “permanent electioneering” and cripple governance. The draft amendment to the Electoral Act seeks to hold...