Tag: 2027 Election

2027: “Allow Tinubu complete secure second-term” –  Ohanaeze begs Obi

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Ohanaeze begs Obi

A faction of the pan Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has pleaded with the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last general election, Peter Obi, for the sake of equity, national integration, and peace, to drop his 2027 presidential ambition and support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. In a statement issued in Abakaliki yesterday, the Deputy National President of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, told Obi that winning the presidency from the incumbent, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will prove exceedingly challenging, reminding him that only the…

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“Choose between us or Coalition” – PDP warn members; zones 2027 presidency to South

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PDP warn members

…As Osun endorses Tinubu The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), is facing escalating internal tensions as it seeks to reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. On one hand, the party leadership is cracking down on members with dual political loyalties; on the other, it has formally zoned its presidential ticket to the South.  However, the party’s internal contradictions deepened further when its Osun State chapter, including Governor Ademola Adeleke, declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election – sparking widespread confusion and condemnation. Speaking at the Consultative Conference of…

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Peter Obi: Atiku warns against threats to opposition leaders

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Atiku warns

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has warned against threats to opposition leaders. Atiku, in a post on his X handle yesterday, stated that any threat against Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is a threat to all opposition figures. He wrote: “Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against all of us!” The former vice-president’s reaction followed comments by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, who, while addressing supporters at a rally…

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APC Leadership Crisis: Petitions, withdrawals mar 2025 bye-elections in 12 states

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APC leadership crisis

…Ganduje’s replacement top agenda at NEC meeting  As the All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded legislative bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states, the party is now bracing for a potentially stormy National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday amid rising internal discord, unresolved petitions, and mounting leadership tensions. The bye-elections—conducted on July 19 to fill vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly—have been marred by withdrawals, petitions, and allegations of manipulation in states including Adamawa, Edo, Anambra, Ogun, and Kaduna. In Adamawa, an aspirant…

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Datti Baba-Ahmed distances self from Atiku’s coalition, hints at 2027 presidential ambition

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Datti Baba Ahmed backs out

In a significant development that could reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party (LP)’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has publicly distanced himself from any alliance led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, dismissing the initiative as self-serving. Speaking through associates and in recent media engagements, Datti made it clear he would not be part of the emerging coalition reportedly spearheaded by Atiku, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aligned with a new political front under the…

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Netizens react, as Daura Emir openly campaign for Tinubu during First Lady’s visit 

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Netizens Daura Emir

The Emir of Daura, Umar Farouk Umar, has given a resounding endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid, urging a delegation led by First Lady, Remi Tinubu to chant: “Tinubu, Tinubu, Tinubu in 2027”, to the bewilderment of those present and netizens. The moment occurred on Saturday, during a condolence visit by Mrs. Tinubu and other dignitaries to the Emir’s palace in Daura, Katsina State, over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The viral video capturing the moment has made netizens express divergent views on social media, with some…

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“Don’t chase two rabbits,” Shehu Sani warns Obi against dumping LP

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Shehu Sani warns Obi

Former Kaduna-Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has advised ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi to stay put in the Labour Party (LP), warning him not to abandon the platform that shot him to national prominence. Sani gave the advice yesterday, in a birthday message to Obi, who turned 63. “Happy Birthday to Mr. Peter Obi. My advice, hold thy Labour, it’s the Devil you know. Don’t chase two rabbits at the same time”, he wrote in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter). His comment comes amid intense speculation over Obi’s next…

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“Desperate” Tinubu’s Govt exploits Buhari’s death to whitewash battered image – ADC

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ADC to FG

The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has called out President Bola Tinubu’s government for what it described as a cynical and opportunistic attempt to exploit the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gains. In an issued statement in Abuja yesterday, signed by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party criticised the choreographed Federal Executive Council (FEC) tribute and the publicised appearance of Buhari’s grieving son, Yusuf, as “a calculated PR stunt by an unpopular government”. The ADC noted that this same administration had spent over a year…

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2027: “If Tinubu continues on this line, he could acquire PMB’s 12.7m votes” – Hamma

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DG, TBO, Hamma

The Director-General of The Buhari Organisation (TBO), Sule Hamma, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu has the potential to consolidate the political stronghold of the Late President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria’s northern region, which delivered over 12.7 million votes during his electoral victories. Speaking in an interview with a television programme on Tuesday, Hamma noted that Tinubu’s style of leadership and inclusive policies could help the President retain and even expand the support base that propelled Buhari to power. “If Bola Tinubu continues on this line of pursuing a…

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“Buhari’s death ends politics by endorsement” – Lukman

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Lukman on APC2

…Urges ADC unity to defeat APC A key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition and former APC National Vice-Chairman (North-West), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said the passing of Muhammadu Buhari marks the end of an era where politicians won elections simply through endorsements. Speaking on a television programme yesterday, Lukman called on all leaders in the ADC Coalition to be united, build a strong team spirit and a strong political party that will not only defeat the APC but capable of rescue Nigerians from the current woes. He…

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