2027 elections

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...

The Digest: Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara, 82, has secured a fourth term with 89.77% of the vote in an election from which his main rivals were disqualified. The electoral commission announced the results on Monday, noting a 50.1% voter turnout in the world's leading cocoa-producing...

The Digest: Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has launched a fierce political attack, describing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a "haven for EFCC fugitives." The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Vice Chairman made the declaration...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan's potential 2027 presidential bid, stating that Jonathan has never discussed such ambitions with him. The minister also rejected the upcoming PDP national convention as...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan is facing intense political pressure from the Niger Delta leaders to abandon any potential 2027 presidential bid and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. According to sources, ex-militant leader Tompolo led a delegation to Jonathan’s...

The Digest: Nigeria's electoral process faces a critical test of integrity as widespread 2027 campaign materials appear nationwide, highlighting INEC's enforcement challenges. Despite legal restrictions on premature campaigning, billboards supporting President Tinubu's re-election have emerged...

The Digest: 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...

The Digest: 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...

The Digest: 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...

The Digest: 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...