Tag: 2027 Election

Afenifere demands new Constitution before 2027 Elections

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Afenifere demands

The Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere has renewed calls for restructuring Nigeria and adopting a new Constitution before the 2027 general elections.  Marking Democracy Day on June 12, the group urged the Federal Government to implement the 2014 National Conference recommendations to promote true federalism and reduce centralised power. Afenifere’s leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, stressed the need for ethnic autonomy, equitable resource control, and a governance system that reflects Nigeria’s diversity.  Afenifere maintained that the over-centralisation of power in the presidency and the country’s dependence on crude oil revenue are unsustainable. The…

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Ex-Women Affairs minister rallies Nigerians for Tinubu’s re-election

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Ex minister rallies

The immediate-past Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has declared her full support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. According to an issued statement yesterday signed by her spokesperson, Musa AbdulRahman, Ohanenye said her support for the President is based on her conviction in his leadership, which she described as visionary, courageous, and focused on national transformation. “My commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not merely political; it is a deep-seated conviction born from observing his visionary leadership, his unwavering dedication to national progress, and his genuine commitment to…

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2027: Jonathan sparks comeback buzz with Instagram post 

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Jonathan sparks 2027 buzz

Former President Goodluck Jonathan stirred a flurry of speculation yesterday, after sharing a veiled political message on Instagram, seemingly addressing Nigeria’s current leadership, while subtly hinting at a return to active politics. Posting a solemn photo of himself looking downward during a past encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump, Jonathan wrote: “Since our current leaders are pretending to sleep, we pray that we will get our good leadership back in 2027; your choice will determine the betterment of our future”. The post, which has garnered over 3,800 likes, triggered a…

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6 APC Govs. allegedly backing secret coalition talks’ – ADP chieftain

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ADP chieftain2

A chieftain of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Dr. Sani Dawop, has claimed that six governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are secretly funding coalition talks aimed at challenging the current political order. In a published  interview yesterday, Dawop likened the move to the 2015 formation of the APC, when several PDP governors defected to forge a new political alliance. He said the current funding reflects growing dissatisfaction within APC ranks. “There are about six APC governors funding the coalition right now. Go and investigate; it’s the same…

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Eid Message: “APC prioritises 2027 re-election over hunger, insecurity” – ACF

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ACF on APC

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the worsening hunger and insecurity plaguing the country, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of focusing more on its 2027 re-election campaign than addressing Nigeria’s pressing socio-economic challenges. In an issued statement marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, said the festive period should serve as a time for sober reflection on the values of sacrifice, unity, and devotion. He lamented that these values stand in stark contrast to the prevailing reality of hardship endured…

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2027: APC dismisses viral report on automatic tickets for lawmakers

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APC dismisses

…Says its ‘fake news’ The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has strongly denied a widely circulated report claiming that it has granted automatic tickets to all its current National Assembly members for the upcoming elections. In an official press statement it issued yesterday, the party described the report—tagged: “APC Grants Automatic Tickets to All National Assembly Members” – as entirely false. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, Esq, said: “The report is FAKE NEWS, and should be disregarded in its entirety as it did not emanate from our…

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2027: “You removed Jonathan, yet nothing changed; be wiser this time” – Dickson to Amaechi, el-Rufa’i, Atiku

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Dickson to Amaechi, el Rufa'i, Atiku

Former Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, has issued a pointed caution to prominent politicians forming a new opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to reports, the coalition includes key political figures such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i. These political heavyweights gathered in Abuja on Saturday to celebrate Amaechi’s 60th birthday. During the event, Atiku described himself, Amaechi, and el-Rufa’i as “conspirators”, united once again in their opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a sharp…

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2027: Atiku, el-Rufa’i, Amaechi call for Tinubu’s ouster

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Atiku, el Rufa'i, Amaechi call

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, has called for the removal of President Bola Tinubu and the APC in 2027, citing the government’s alleged weaponisation of poverty. Speaking at a lecture in Abuja to mark Amaechi’s 60th birthday, Atiku said poverty is worsening under Tinubu, accusing the administration of deliberately dismantling state agencies meant to help the poor. Amaechi, who refused to back Tinubu in 2023, said he knew Tinubu lacked the capacity to lead. He criticised the manipulation of voters through ethnicity and…

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2027: LND rejects ADC, SD; opt for new party for Opposition Coalition

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LND rejects ADC

The League of Northern Democrats (LND), a key group within the National Opposition Coalition, has rejected plans to merge with existing political parties like the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), or Social Democratic Party, (SDP). Instead, it has called for the creation of a brand-new political party ahead of the 2027 elections. LND convener, Dr. Umar Arɗo, announced the decision after consultations and internal reviews, stating that the structural rigidity and leadership disputes in existing parties make them unsuitable for the coalition’s goals. Arɗo cited examples such as the entrenched leadership…

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2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others court Northern bloc

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Opposition court Northern bloc

…Forge national alliance against Tinubu A major political realignment may be underway ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as key figures from both northern and southern Nigeria met behind closed doors in Abuja at the weekend to discuss the country’s worsening socio-economic conditions and strategize on unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and brought together a high-powered mix of political leaders across party lines. Among those present were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023…

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