Tag: 2027 Election

“APC wants el-Rufa’i behind bars until after 2027 polls”, ADC alleges

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ADC alleges against APC

The African Democratic Party (ADC) has stated that the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, might not be released until after the 2027 elections. According to reports, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who stated this during an appearance on television on Thursday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind el-Rufa’i’s continued detention. “And I say let me establish the principle that ADC is not opposed to anybody who has a legitimate case to answer, from being prosecuted, but when you are holding someone…

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2027: PDP crisis deepens, as rival camps lay claim to candidate nominations

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PDP crisis deepens

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has entered a more critical phase, with rival factions now battling over the legitimacy of nomination forms and the authority to produce candidates for the 2027 general elections. What began as a leadership dispute has evolved into a contest over electoral legitimacy, raising fresh questions about which faction will ultimately present candidates recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The camp aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, insists it remains the only structure recognised by INEC…

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2027: INEC shifts release of access codes to political parties

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INEC on access codes

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the date for the release of the access code to political parties to today Monday, to enable them to upload the names of their nominated candidates for the 2027 general election. INEC had planned to release the access code last Friday, June 26, but sources from the commission and political parties said the release was shifted to Monday to ensure a smooth uploading of the access code. The Commission had earlier released the necessary nomination forms to the political parties. According to…

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“2027 Elections won’t be like recent by-elections”, Opposition warns APC

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Opposition warns APC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have dismissed suggestions by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that its victories in the Ekiti State governorship election and recent legislative by-elections are a pointer to the outcome of the 2027 general elections. The opposition parties argued that the Ekiti poll was an off-cycle election characterised by low voter-turnout, peculiar local dynamics and challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), insisting that it cannot be used to predict a nationwide election. In separate interviews…

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2027: “There’s concerted effort orchestrated by someone to stop all opposition parties” – Jega

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Jega on opposition in 2027

A frontline political analyst, Mahmud Jega, has declared that the growing perception of a coordinated effort to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 election is becoming undeniable. Jega made this known during a television programme while reacting to the court judgment nullifying the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking, Jega warned that Nigeria’s democracy is at risk if opposition parties are prevented from contesting the forthcoming general elections. He advised President Bola Tinubu to openly condemn the attitude of some judges towards opposition political parties and their…

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“Forget 2027 second-term ambition” – Oritsejafor tells Tinubu

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Oritsejafor tells Tinubu

Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor, has advised President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, saying many Nigerians are dissatisfied with the performance of the current administration.  The cleric expressed concern over the nation’s economic hardship and other challenges, arguing that the government has not delivered the level of improvement many citizens expected when it assumed office. The statement has generated strong reactions across political and religious circles, with supporters praising Oritsejafor for speaking his mind while others disagreed with his assessment of…

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Opposition parties challenge INEC over vote-buying, ballot errors

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Opposition challenge INEC

Opposition parties have expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti state and several by-elections held across the country, citing allegations of vote-buying, ballot omissions and other electoral shortcomings. Although the parties acknowledged improvements in logistics and the largely peaceful atmosphere during the polls, they argued that persistent irregularities could undermine public confidence in future elections. National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Osa Director, said the Ekiti governorship election was free from violence but tainted by allegations of vote-buying. “Although the Ekiti election was…

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2027: APC defends Tinubu, dismisses opposition’s resignation call

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APC defends Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected calls by opposition parties and the 10th House of Representatives minority caucus for President Bola Tinubu to either improve governance or resign over worsening insecurity and economic hardship. The opposition lawmakers had urged Tinubu to suspend 2027 political activities and focus on a 6-month ‘National Security and Economic Recovery Plan’, arguing that rising insecurity and economic challenges were pushing Nigeria toward a failed state.  The position was backed by parties including the ADC, PDP, SDP, NDC and the Democratic Leadership Alliance, which accused…

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NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from party’s anti-defection oath

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NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has excluded its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from a newly introduced party requirement mandating candidates to sign an anti-defection oath. The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, who disclosed this during an interview on television on on Wednesday, explained that the oath, which is intended to discourage elected officials from abandoning the party after elections, is grounded in the NDC constitution and reflects internal rules binding on all members. He argued that political parties operate as voluntary associations whose members…

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2027: ADC declares Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

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ADC declares Amaechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. According to reports, ADC said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geo-political zones.  “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that Chibuike Rotimi…

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