2027 elections

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has criticised President Bola Tinubu, alleging he wants to "contest against himself" and is opposed to opposition politics. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Momodu argued that without former President Muhammadu Buhari...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled its National Convention for April 14, 2026, with ward congresses beginning April 7, followed by local government and state congresses. The party announced the timetable as part of efforts to renew leadership structures across all...

The Digest: Angry residents in Owerri, Imo State, disrupted a rally organised by the City Boy Movement (CBM) on Saturday, carting away empowerment materials intended for distribution. The event, held in support of President Bola Tinubu's anticipated 2027 re-election bid, descended into chaos...

The Digest: A serving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor seeking to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing unexpectedly tough conditions that have thrown his camp into dilemma. Sources reveal that while APC leaders in Abuja were open to discussions, home-based party...

The Digest: Three former governors of Abia State, Orji Kalu, Theodore Orji, and Okezie Ikpeazu, have inaugurated a technical committee tasked with securing a comprehensive victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The committee, inaugurated in Umuahia...

The Digest: A video has emerged showing a woman praying fervently for President Tinubu's re-election and cursing his opponents after receiving Ramadan food aid at an event in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos. The distribution was organized by local APC chairman Otunba Kehinde Adeola Oloyede in partnership...

The Digest: The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed May 25, 2026, for the election of its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 polls. The faction also scheduled state assembly primaries for May 2, national assembly primaries for May 9, and...

The Digest: Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in "panic mode" ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to supporters in Port Harcourt, the ADC chieftain accused the ruling party of attempting to...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces near-total collapse as Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde prepare to defect before April, according to DAILY POST sources. Mohammed is heading to the ruling APC, while Makinde has concluded plans to join the African...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared he will challenge the newly passed Electoral Act 2026 in court, alleging it is designed to manipulate the 2027 elections. Speaking after formally registering with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his hometown in Agulu, Anaocha LGA, Anambra State. Addressing supporters at the flag-off of the party's membership registration and...

The Digest: At least four ministers in President Tinubu's cabinet are reportedly preparing to resign their appointments to pursue political ambitions in the 2027 elections, particularly in states where incumbent governors will complete their constitutionally allowed two terms. Minister of...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has declared he will contest the 2027 presidential election, refusing to be intimidated by the APC's 30 governors or constitutional tinkering aimed at putting him off. Speaking to supporters in Njikoka, Anambra State, Obi stated: "I want to tell...

The Digest: Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), completing his membership at ward 8 in Ubima LGA on Friday morning. The development comes hours after the ADC office in the community was set ablaze by...

The Digest: Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has sparked intense online backlash after denying knowledge of President Tinubu's 2022 campaign pledge on electricity. Host Seun Okinbaloye confronted Omokri with Tinubu's promise: "If I cannot give you power in four years, don't vote for me when I...

The Electoral Act 2026, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on February 18, introduces sweeping reforms to Nigeria's electoral process. Here are the most important provisions: No More Delegate Voting in Primaries: Section 84(2) abolishes the delegate system, requiring parties to nominate...

Summary No fewer than 12 serving senators have signaled their intent to seek governorship seats in the 2027 elections, intensifying grassroots mobilization following INEC's release of the election timetable. Party primaries are scheduled to run from April 23 to May 30, 2026. Here are the...

The Digest: Minister of Education Tunji Alausa has dismissed speculations that he plans to resign from office to pursue the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Debunking the rumour on X, Alausa tagged the originator of the claim and stated: "We're still hard at work here at the FME, don't...

The Digest: Former Defence Minister and ex-Jigawa Governor Muhammad Badaru has held high-profile meetings with opposition leaders in the state, fueling fresh speculation about his potential defection from the APC despite public denials. Badaru met twice within a week with 2023 PDP governorship...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at opposition parties, accusing them of thriving on "lies and hypocrisy" while insisting the ruling APC is in a stronger political position than in 2023. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House, Shettima...