2027 Election Archives - Page 21 of 29

2027: Baba-Ahmed casts doubt on ADA registration

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Warns against old faces leading opposition Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu and northern elder statesman, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has voiced strong skepticism about the chances of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) being registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, Baba-Ahmed described the process of registering a new political party as extremely challenging, warning that unless a “miracle” occurs, ADA’s application could be “dead on arrival”. “There are a huge number of pending applications before…

2027: ‘Tinubu eyeing Kwankwaso as possible Shettima replacement’ – Insiders

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu is considering Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso as a potential running mate for the 2027 presidential election, sparking speculation about a possible replacement for Vice-President, Kashim Shettima. Credible sources in Abuja say Tinubu’s political camp is actively courting Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). A source close to the development said the move has gained significant support among party stakeholders who believe Kwankwaso’s influence in the North, especially through the Kwankwasiyya…

2027: “No time for new Party” – Babachir Lawal

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Denies involvement of Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, el-Rufa’i in ADA Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has dismissed the possibility of forming a new political party before the 2027 general elections, citing limited time and logistical challenges. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, Lawal confirmed that the emerging anti-Tinubu coalition, which includes former APC members and prominent politicians, will instead merge with an existing party. “We’ve settled on a party that’s legally sound and open to new leadership. We’re finalising key appointments”, he said. He denied any link…

2027: Opposition leaders form new party to fight Tinubu

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Seeks INEC registration A new political movement, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), has formally applied for registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move, spearheaded by top opposition figures, signals a coordinated effort to challenge the dominance of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). The application, dated June 19 and received by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on June 20, 2025, was submitted by the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) —a bloc of influential politicians including former Vice President…

Kano: Angry youths destroy Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboard

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Express discontentment A group of youths in Kano State have destroyed a campaign billboard and posters bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The youths, captured in a twenty-second viral video footage yesterday, were seen tearing down President Tinubu’s posters amid cheers. The incident reportedly occurred after a welcome ceremony for Governor Abba Yusuf, who had returned to the state from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The motive behind the destruction by the irate youths was not immediately known. However, netizens have linked their…

2027: Adamawa APC reaffirms support for Tinubu, clarifies Ribadu role amid Shettima snub rumours

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, while clarifying the role of National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, amid growing speculation of a political shift within the party’s North-East bloc. At a stakeholder meeting held in Hong on Tuesday, party leaders and executives across the state passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership. However, notable in its omission was any reference to Vice President Kashim Shettima, prompting media reports suggesting that…

2027: “We will vote Atiku if Shettima is dropped” – APC members threaten

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

Following Sunday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) North‑East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe after delegates threatened to back former vice-president Atiku Abubakar if current Vice-President Kashim Shettima is removed from President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 ticket. The gathering at the International Conference Centre was intended to reaffirm support for President Tinubu’s second‑term bid, but erupted in chaos when Zonal Vice-Chairman, Mustapha Salihu concluded his speech without mentioning Shettima. Video footage showed an enraged party member hurling a chair at Salihu as he fled the stage, while another delegate carried a plastic bucket in…

2027: Political realignments deepen, as Tinubu courts ex-PDP Governors

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Succession tensions mount in key States A major political recalibration is unfolding across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues high-level consultations with opposition figures, while succession battles intensify in at least 10 States where governors are completing their final terms. In a significant move widely interpreted as a step towards political realignment, President Tinubu, on Saturday, held a closed-door meeting with key members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The delegation was led by the Minister…

APC N’East meeting erupts over solo endorsement of Tinubu

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Sparks tensions around VP’s omission A high-level meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North-East geo-political zone ended in chaos yesterday, after a controversial endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term failed to acknowledge Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a prominent son of the region. Held in Gombe State, the gathering brought together key APC figures including ministers, governors, lawmakers, and national party leaders. Tensions flared when APC’s National Vice-Chairman (North-East), Mustapha Salihu, openly declared support for Tinubu’s re-election bid without mentioning Shettima, triggering outrage among delegates. Eyewitnesses…

Atiku, el-Rufa’i warned against moves to stop Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i have been warned to desist from any alleged plot to undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election in 2027. The warning came from the Coalition of Niger Deltans for Equity and Justice (CNDEJ), a socio-political group in the South-South, which accused the northern coalition linked to both leaders of attempting to truncate the South’s rightful opportunity to complete an eight-year presidential tenure. In an issued statement signed by its spokesman, Prince Meshach Bebenimibo, and issued in Warri, the…