2027 elections

Nigeria's political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2027 general election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing it has received a staggering 110 applications for the registration of new political parties. This unprecedented surge is widely seen as a strategic...

While the 2027 elections are still two years away, the political temperature around who becomes Tinubu’s running mate is already rising — and the true story isn’t about 2027. It’s about 2031. Tinubu hasn’t picked a 2027 VP, but contenders are already lobbying. Northern APC powerbrokers fear...

Northern elder Dabo Sambo has warned President Tinubu that persistent insecurity and food shortages, particularly in the North, could cost him the 2027 election, just as they did Jonathan in 2015. Sambo says banditry in the North-East and North-West is crippling farming and food supply. He...

Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi launched strong criticisms at the Tinubu administration during a public lecture in Abuja marking Amaechi’s 60th birthday, accusing the government of worsening poverty and economic hardship. Atiku accused the current administration of...

The Labour Party has firmly stated that its 2027 presidential ticket is open and not reserved for Peter Obi, despite his recent declaration to run. LP clarified that no aspirant, including Peter Obi, has been granted an automatic presidential ticket for 2027. National Publicity Secretary...

In a move sparking political intrigue, former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) appeared together at a northern consultative meeting in Abuja. Their joint presence and Obi’s speech on poverty and northern potential have ignited speculation about opposition...

Two-time presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has declared Nigeria’s 2027 elections a foregone conclusion, accusing the political elite of pre-writing the results. In a fiery interview, the activist rejected electoral reforms like compulsory voting as "forced legitimacy" for a broken system...

Kenneth Okonkwo has stated that no single candidate, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, will be able to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The seasoned actor and lawyer warned that only a united opposition could pose a challenge, but added that fragmentation among...

As the 2027 presidential election approaches, former allies and political leaders are urging President Bola Tinubu to step aside, citing economic challenges, insecurity, and a need for fresh leadership. Babachir Lawal, former SGF, warns that without significant policy changes, Tinubu risks...

INEC is proposing that Nigerians could vote in the 2027 elections without a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) by using computer-generated slips or downloadable credentials, aiming to simplify voting and cut costs. However, many Nigerians are sceptical, fearing the new system could be easily...

Joe Igbokwe, a prominent APC chieftain, asserts that every state in Southern Nigeria will support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, regardless of party affiliation. He suggests that even opposition-controlled states will align with the APC, highlighting recent defections like...

A Senate spokesperson has dismissed those forming a coalition against President Tinubu, calling them “content creators” who are merely seeking attention rather than pursuing real political change. This statement adds fuel to the ongoing political tension and raises questions about the legitimacy...

The Labour Party has expressed confidence in unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians due to economic hardship and insecurity. Chief Samuel Olaolu, the party's Ogun State chairman, emphasized that the Labour Party is the...

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former political adviser to Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced that the northern region will disclose its position on the 2027 presidential election within six months. He emphasised the necessity for unity among northern groups and cautioned against internal divisions...

The Presidency has strongly dismissed predictions from Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who claimed President Tinubu would lose the 2027 election. Responding through Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Public Communications, the government described Baba-Ahmed’s statements as baseless and...

Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, has dismissed the efforts of a coalition formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu, calling it a waste of time. He also stated that if Atiku Abubakar runs for president again in 2027, he will work against him. This statement underscores his strong...

Labour Party's Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has advised President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, suggesting that doing so could harm Nigeria's democracy. Baba-Ahmed, who contested alongside Peter Obi in the 2023 elections, has consistently challenged the...