Tag: 2027 Election

2027: Atiku raises alarm over alleged plot to disenfranchise northern voters

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Atiku raises alarm

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over reports that the 10th Senate is considering suspending political campaigns in eight Northern states over rising insecurity. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the move as troubling and potentially dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy. While acknowledging that insecurity remains a serious national challenge, he warned that it must not be used as a pretext to undermine Constitutional rights, or restrict democratic participation. “The right to vote and participate in the electoral process is…

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2027: Ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika declares Senate bid amid ongoing corruption trial

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Hadi Sirika on Senate bid

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has declared interest in contesting the Katsina North Senatorial Seat in the 2027 election. Sirika announced his intention to run for the Senate seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that Sirika has blamed the failure of the proposed Nigeria Air on the activities of some domestic operators, under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The former Minister insisted that the process for setting up the airline was transparent and passed through the Federal Executive Council (FEC),…

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2027: “Tinubu’s re-election poses “moral dilemma” for the North” — Prof. Alƙali 

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Prof. Alkali on North

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rufa’i Ahmed Alƙali, has stirred fresh debate over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, describing it as a “moral burden” for the North. Speaking in a published interview yesterday, Alƙali addressed a range of pressing political issues, including Tinubu’s electoral prospects, zoning controversies, and recent political realignments such as developments involving Kano State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Reflecting on his experience as a former political adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Alƙali was asked whether his past role influences his current assessment…

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2027: APC to open nomination form sales, approves consensus, direct primaries

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APC on nomination forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will start selling nomination forms for the 2027 general election on April 25. Recall that on Monday the ruling party shared its plan and schedule for the upcoming elections next year. They set the cost for nomination forms and expression of interest forms for presidential candidates at ₦70 million and ₦30 million each. APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, spoke on Thursday after the 186th meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Meseko mentioned that the development is included…

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INEC kicks-off activities for 2027 elections

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INEC on 2027 elections activities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, officially kicked-off activities for the 2027 general elections. The day kicked-off the 38-day window for political parties to conduct primaries and choose candidates for the 2027 general elections based on the provisions of the Electoral Act and the revised timetable released by INEC. Counting from yesterday, political parties in the country now have exactly 38 days to hold primaries for presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly positions, including resolving any disputes. Parties must also submit their membership registers to INEC…

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2027: Peter Obi’s return to LP no longer possible” – Nenadi Usman

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Nenadi Usman on Peter Obi

Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has said it would be too late for the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return and contest under its platform ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on television on Wednesday, Usman cited electoral guidelines and party procedures as limiting factors.  “Well, it will be too late, actually for him to come back; because if you look at the Act now, at some point we close the register, and once we close the register 21 days before primaries,…

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2027: APC releases timetable for primaries

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APC releases timetable

…Fixes presidential form at ₦100m, gov’ship ₦50m The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting out key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening processes, and primary elections across all elective positions. The timetable, contained in a schedule of activities issued by the party and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, indicates that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will begin later this month at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. According to…

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“APC must tell its story as ‘opposition plots anarchy’ ” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on APC

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify efforts in communicating the achievements of the party, warning that opposition elements are allegedly working to destabilize the country. Speaking in a recent address during a strategic meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) convened by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Governor stressed the need for party loyalists and supporters to actively engage citizens and counter what he described as “deliberate misinformation and…

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2027: Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope” campaign gathers momentum

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Tinubu's Renewed Hope campaign

…President meets State Coordinators The campaign build-up ahead of the 2027 presidential election gained significant momentum yesterday, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a strategic meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The high-level meeting, seen as a major signal of the early mobilization efforts for the next general election cycle, brought together key figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Among those in attendance were Vice-President Kashim Shettima, APC governors from across the federation, the party’s National Chairman,…

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“2027 election will be my last outing”  – Atiku

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Atiku on 2027

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 presidential election will mark his final attempt at the presidency. Atiku made the declaration during an interview on television yesterday, noting that his long-standing ambition to lead Nigeria would end with the next election cycle. “The 2027 election will be my last outing”, he said. Responding to concerns about his age and repeated bids for office, Atiku said Nigeria’s challenge lies in leadership, adding that he embodies both experience and vision for the country’s future. He also called for structured leadership training…

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