Tag: 2027 Election

APC identifies prominent politicians threatening Nigeria’s progress

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APC leadership crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi of posing a serious threat to Nigeria’s unity and development, following their involvement in the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Recall that the ruling party made the claim in response to comments by el-Rufa’i, who warned in a recent interview that Nigeria would be in danger if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is re-elected in 2027. Reacting in a statement issued yesterday…

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2027: “Opposition Governors defecting out of fear, not principle” – PDP chieftain

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PDP chieftain

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former aspirant for the Akure-South/Akure North federal constituency in Ondo State, Balarabe Akinwumi, has expressed concern over the recent wave of defections by incumbent governors from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Akinwumi, a lawyer and former aide to ex-Governor Olusegun Mimiko on Oil and Gas, who described the trend as “worrisome”, stressed that the defecting governors may be seeking political cover in order to conceal their purported misconduct. While arguing that the defections reflect a lack of…

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“S’East must give Tinubu 90% votes to secure ‘future’ presidency” – Umahi

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Umahi on 2027

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Senator David Umahi, has urged the South-East region to deliver at least 90% of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating that such overwhelming support is essential if the region hopes to produce Nigeria’s president in the future. Recall that during the last election in 2023, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi got overwhelming support across all states in the region. The former governor is expected to contest again in 2027. However, in a statement, Umahi argued that…

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2027: ‘PDP to pick former Nigerian president as candidate’ – Sources 

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PDP to pick for 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly working behind the scenes to bring former President Goodluck Jonathan back into the race for the 2027 presidential election, in case the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, does not return to the party. According to sources, discussions about this plan began after some PDP leaders became unsure about Obi’s next political move. A group of influential party members has reportedly been given the task of convincing Jonathan to accept an automatic ticket. These efforts gained momentum following internal concerns…

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El-Rufa’i urges Nigerians to sack APC in 2027

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El Rufa'i urges

…Says “This is the fight of our lives” Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, calling on Nigerians to unite and vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufa’i, who was in Sokoto at the weekend as part of a nationwide grassroots mobilisation tour, warned that another term for the APC would endanger Nigeria’s unity, stability, and future. “The APC is incompetent and clannish. If we allow this government another term, what remains of Nigeria’s…

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“2027 election”ll be battle between hungry Nigerians and a rudderless APC” –  Melaye

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Dino Melaye

Former federal lawmaker and ex-PDP governorship candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye, has declared that the 2027 general elections will be a decisive contest between suffering Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Speaking during a television programme on Friday, Melaye criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the current state of the nation as unprecedentedly dire. He said, “We are in a precarious situation in this country, like we have never been. It has never been this disastrous, it has never been this terrible”, Melaye said. “The hunger…

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2027: Tinubu poised to rejig his cabinet

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…Reportedly directs his appointees with political ambitions to resign President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly gearing up for a major cabinet shake-up as part of early strategic preparations for the 2027 general elections.  Multiple sources within the Presidency have confirmed that the President has initiated moves to reorganise his administration, targeting underperforming Ministers, Advisers, and Heads of key government agencies. According to inside sources who spoke with Newsng, the planned overhaul is aimed at injecting renewed vigour and political capital into the administration, especially as the ruling All Progressives Congress…

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2027: “ADC rejected billions, ministerial slots to back opposition coalition” – Nwosu

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ADC on 2027

…Presidency denies bribery allegation The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stirred political waters following a bold revelation by its founder, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, who claimed the party rejected multi-billion naira offers and ministerial slots to derail Nigeria’s growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the ADC’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held Tuesday in Abuja, Nwosu said the offers were designed to weaken the party’s resolve to lead a united opposition front committed to restoring democratic values. He said the proposals – allegedly made…

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2027: “Datti may replace Obi as our presidential flagbearer” – LP

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LP on Datti

The Labour Party, (LP), has announced that Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed may replace Peter Obi as its presidential flagbearer in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Wednesday, the party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk, stated that the presidential ticket is not reserved for any individual and would be open to all aspirants – including Datti, who served as Obi’s running mate in the 2023 election. Farouk warned that Obi risks losing the ticket if he continues to associate with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which is…

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2027: “No governor likely to challenge Tinubu” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani says no governor may challenge President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027 because of his support for government at the sub-national levels. He said no President in Nigeria’s history has given as much support to state governors and local government administrations as President Tinubu is doing. Sani made this known yesterday, during the opening ceremony of the two-day conference organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) to strengthen engagement between government and citizens. The event was held at the Arewa House in…

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