2027 elections

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State faces a critical crisis ahead of 2027, struggling for relevance after losing all three serving senators and thousands of members to the ruling APC. Senators Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki defected in 2025, leaving...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 presidential and national assembly elections to January 16, 2027, with governorship and state assembly polls now set for February 6, 2027. National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna announced the new timetable...

The Digest: Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared she will win the Ogun State governorship election, promising to bridge governance "gaps" and improve citizens' lives. Speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM's "Frontline" programme, the former senator who...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu and governors under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) are meeting with Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership at the Presidential Villa in what observers describe as a crucial strategic summit. The high-level meeting, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the State...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has endorsed his nephew, Ukpong Akpabio, for a second term in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly representing Essien Udim State Constituency in the 2027 elections. The endorsement came Saturday during APC Local Government Congress in Essien...

The Digest: Ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu is consolidating support among celebrities and socialites through the "City Boys Movement," a political association championed by his son, Seyi Tinubu. Prominent figures, including Obi Cubana (South-East Zonal Coordinator)...

The Digest: Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during APC ward congresses at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Abeokuta, Lemo stated: "Yes, of...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of debate and amendments. The new Electoral Act governs the conduct of elections in Nigeria, including the...

The Digest: Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has called on the south-east region to support President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, arguing it is a strategic move to secure future political dividends, including the possibility of an Igbo presidency. Reacting to a video of the...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has described himself as a "comfortable man" and a "millionaire anywhere in the world," in a statement captured in a viral post on X. The remark, quotes Obi as saying: "I've never claimed to be a...

The Digest: The National Assembly will reconvene plenary on Tuesday, February 17, cutting short its recess to consider shifting the 2027 presidential election date from February 20 to February 13, sources have disclosed. The move aims to address concerns that the original date falls within...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressing confidence in victory. Speaking at the OBIDIENT Conference in Uyo, Obi alleged he left the...

The Digest: The North Central Youths Support Group for Tinubu has inaugurated its national and state executives in Abuja, vowing to mobilise five million votes for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Director-General Comrade Abdullahi Muhammed Jemil declared the target at the ceremony...

The Digest: As controversy rages over INEC's 2027 election dates coinciding with Ramadan, historical precedent shows the electoral body has shifted dates before in response to religious concerns. In 2003, INEC initially fixed governorship and state assembly elections for April 19, Holy...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its leading figure, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have taken opposing positions on INEC's 2027 election timetable. The ADC welcomed the early release of dates, presidential polls February 20, governorship March 6, describing it as...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the rationale behind the 2027 election dates following stakeholder concerns about possible clashes with national holidays and observances. In a statement by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC explained...

The Digest: Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against dismissing the growing influence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Appearing on Channels TV's Politics Today...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing social media backlash after announcing that the 2027 general elections will fall within the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Chairman Joash Amupitan fixed presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared that opposition must remain resolute in unseating President Bola Tinubu's government in 2027, following an alleged security agency attempt to detain him at Abuja Airport. Addressing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2027 general elections, fixing Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and Governorship and State Assembly elections for March 6, 2027. Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan...