Tag: 2027 Election

Jonathan’s camp seeks Obi’s withdrawal from 2027 race

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Jonathan’s camp Obi

Allies of former President Goodluck Jonathan are lobbying opposition figures, including former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to step down from the 2027 race in Jonathan’s favour. The move, according to sources, is part of a wider plan to build a formidable opposition front capable of unseating President Bola Tinubu, who has already secured the backing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for re-election. It is also understood that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), especially from the North, have been pressuring…

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“Obi won’t get our party ticket in 2027” – Labour Party 

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Labour Party on Obi

The Labour Party (LP)’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, has said that former presidential candidate Peter Obi will not secure the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections. Arabambi made this statement yesterday, during an interview on a television programme, where he stated that the LP could survive and thrive without Obi. According to him, the political momentum the party gained in 2023 was largely driven by the #EndSARS movement and widespread public dissatisfaction with the past Buhari administration, not Obi’s personal influence. “We are going to do our 2027…

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Court clears Jonathan to contest 2027 Presidency

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Jonathan2027

…Says he’s free to run A Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan cannot be barred from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The presiding judge, Justice Isa Dashen held that Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which limits how many times a person sworn-in to complete another’s term can later seek election, took effect in 2018 – three years after Jonathan left office. The suit, filed by two APC members, argued Jonathan was ineligible; but both APC and INEC failed to oppose his…

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“My backing of Muslim-Muslim ticket was political” – El-Rufa’i

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El Rufa'i Asiwaju

…Says Tinubu’ll crash out in 2027 Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has defended his support for the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2023 presidential election, describing it as a purely political strategy — while at the same time predicting that President Bola Tinubu will fare poorly in the 2027 polls. Speaking on a television programme on Sunday, el-Rufai said the pairing of Tinubu and Kashim Shettima had “nothing to do with religion”, but was designed solely to secure electoral victory. According to him,  “It was…

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2027: ADC woos Jonathan, as APC dismisses his comeback bid

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ADC woos Jonathan

The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has intensified moves to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential contest, even as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the possibility of his comeback as a serious threat to President Bola Tinubu. Sources close to Jonathan and the ADC told Saturday Tribune that the former president is “seriously considering” returning to the ballot, with influential figures in the party convinced that he could provide the platform a winning chance if he accepts their offer. Jonathan, however, is said to be…

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2027: “PDP risks not having presidential candidate if it fields Jonathan” – Keyamo

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Keyamo on PDP

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), risks having no presidential candidate in 2027 if it fields former President Goodluck Jonathan. Posting on X yesterday, the Minister said the possibility of PDP fielding Jonathan poses a major constitutional risk. “One of its attractive targets as a Presidential candidate is ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, because of his purported eligibility to run for only one term. “But, if he is fielded, the Party runs the RISK of NOT HAVING A CANDIDATE AT ALL by virtue…

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“Jonathan has not pulled out of 2027 presidential race” – Cousin

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GEJ on 2027

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he has abandoned any ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election. The clarification came yesterday after a Newsweek Nigeria publication alleged that Jonathan had rejected mounting pressure to run, reportedly insisting he would not be “used against Southern unity.” Reacting, Jonathan’s cousin and Media aide, Azibaola Robert, took to his verified Facebook page to refute the story, describing it as “fake” and urging Nigerians to disregard it. He further stressed that the purported “aide of Jonathan” quoted in the report “does not…

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“Our party isn’t distracted by 2027 politicking”, APC slams Bauchi Gov.

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APC slams Bauchi Gov.

The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed suggestions that the party is prioritising politics ahead of governance. Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement yesterday, while reacting to remarks by Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, accusing the APC and the Federal Government of playing politics ahead of the 2027 elections. Oladejo described the accusation as “a misplaced outburst”, insisting that President Bola Tinubu and the APC are focused on reforms in the economy, security, infrastructure, and institutional development. His words: “Tinubu, the APC…

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“I’m not contesting any political office in 2027” – El-Rufa’i

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El Rufa'i on 2027

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has said that he won’t contest for any political office in the 2027 general elections, stating that his renewed involvement in politics was to support credible leadership at all levels of government. El-Rufa’i made the declaration in Kaduna during the reception of new decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Aliyu Bello. The former governor said that his initial plan after leaving office in 2023 was to step back from partisan politics; however, recent developments,…

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Amaechi insists on 2027 run under ADC 

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Amaechi insists

…Says he won’t step down for any candidate Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has again said he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). The former Rivers state governor said that he will not withdraw in favour of any other aspirant. Speaking with newsmen in Kano State on Wednesday, after a meeting with a group of traders, Amaechi declared that only a transparent primary and the will of the people would determine the party’s flag bearer. “I will contest the ADC…

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