Tag: 2027 Election

2027: “You’re tired; retire and go home” – Obi to Tinubu

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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to resign due to his “lack of capacity” to address some challenges facing the country. Speaking during an interview on television at the weekend, the former Anambra state governor accused Tinubu of leading Nigeria in the wrong direction. He said the country needs a leader with commitment to tackle its challenges. Obi asked Tinubu to step aside and retire in peace to allow energetic and committed individuals to take charge of the country’s affairs. “The…

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2027: “APC risks losing Kano, 8 other states, unless…” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele on 2027

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that it risks losing control of nine states in the 2027 governorship elections unless the party and its governors strengthen their political structures. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, cautioned the APC against assuming that its current dominance across several states would automatically translate into electoral victories in 2027. According to him, the next general election will be more complex than previous polls, with technology expected to…

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A’Court bars INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresses

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A'Court bars INEC on Mark led ADC

…Party insists primaries remain valid The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), even as the party insisted the ruling would not affect candidates who emerged through its direct primaries. In a split two-to-one decision delivered yesterday, a three-member panel of the appellate court affirmed the earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, which barred…

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APC confirms upload of Tinubu, Shettima, NASS candidates to INEC portal

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APC confirms upload to INEC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Candidate Nomination portal. The submission includes the presidential ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as well as the party’s 109 senatorial candidates and 360 House of Reps.’ candidates. Announcing the development yesterday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, described the successful upload as a testament to the party’s organisational capacity and preparedness for the forthcoming elections. In an issued statement at…

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“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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