2027 Elections
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2027: Jonathan’s return may overheat the system, CAN leader warns
- The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has voiced concerns regarding political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. - CAN warns that the potential return of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the presidential race could complicate the opposition's prospects. - This concern arises from recent speculations about Jonathan reconsidering a presidential bid.
2027 Polls: CANS Kicks Against Oduah’s Senatorial Bid, Cites Court Judgment
- A Nigerian advocacy group, Concerned Anambra North Stakeholders (CANS), opposes Stella Oduah's senatorial bid for 2027. - The group cites a court judgment as the basis for their objection to her can…
APC Screens Abbas, Kalu for 2027 Elections
- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, have successfully passed the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening for the 2027 general elections.…
Olawepo-Hashim Slams INEC Election Timetable, Warns of Rising Tension
- Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) timetable for the 2027 general elections. - He argued the timetable is unlawful,…
2027: Kebbi defends record, slams Malami over governance claims
- The Kebbi State government has strongly refuted claims made by Abubakar Malami regarding governance. - The government accuses Malami of distorting facts and holding him responsible for past governan…
2027: APC will hold direct primaries if consensus fails, says Buni
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State is committed to direct primaries if consensus candidates fail to emerge. - Six governorship aspirants have rejected the endorsement of Alhaji Baba W…
APC Screens 14 Governors, Tinubu's Challenger for 2027 Polls; Fubara Absent
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) screened 14 governors and other aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. - Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State was absent from the screening exercise…
PDP remains strongest party in Bauchi, gov aspirant declares
- A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Usman Adamu, declared the PDP the strongest party in the region. - Adamu expressed confidence in the PDP's victory in the 2027…
Stop relying on politicians for money, offer value — Youth minister
- Nigeria's Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Wisdom, urged youths to focus on skills and ideas rather than relying on politicians for handouts. - He emphasized that youth inclusion in decision-m…
SDP resisted takeover attempts by self-serving politicians — Secretary
- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) claims to have successfully resisted attempts by "self-serving politicians" to hijack its structure. - The party asserts it has undergone significant internal refor…
SDP Elects Gombe New National Chairman, Eyes 2027 Leadership
- Professor Sadiq Gombe has been elected the new National Chairman of Nigeria's Social Democratic Party (SDP) at the party's national convention in Bauchi. - Gombe pledged to provide transparent, comm…
Nasarawa LP chair seeks unity ahead of 2027 elections
- The Labour Party Chairman in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, called for unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. - Ombugu dismissed rumors of his suspension and extended an olive branch to all f…