2027 Election Archives - Page 4 of 32

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

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

…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,…

“2027 election will be my last outing” – Atiku

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…

2027: “Field Muslim candidates if you want our votes in S’West” – MURIC tells parties

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised political parties seeking votes from Muslims in the South-West geo-political zone to field Muslim candidates in the 2027 general elections. In an issued statement signed by the organisation’s Executive Director, Professor Is’haq Akintola, the group specifically urged parties such as the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and others to present Muslim candidates for governorship positions in Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun and Ondo States. MURIC warned that parties that fail to field Muslim…

Defections: “Tinubu might have all the Govs. but not masses” – Buba Galadima’s daughter

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Zainab Buba Galadima, a former Technical Assistant to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has raised concerns about the level of public support enjoyed by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying there may be a gap between political backing and acceptance among ordinary Nigerians. Galadima, who shared her views during an appearance on Mic On Podcast, where she spoke about how political leaders relate with citizens, especially in northern Nigeria, stated that while the president may have the backing of many state governors, that does not mean he has won over the general population.…

INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Elections. The decision, contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Haruna, was taken yesterday, during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where electoral preparations and related issues were reviewed. According to the statement, the Commission said: “Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election”. It explained that the exercise is “a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible…

2027: “Most dangerous weapon against polls will be lies amplified by media” – Amupitan

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that misinformation amplified by the media could pose the greatest threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Speaking at the 81st general assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN) in Abuja yesterday, Amupitan said elections are increasingly being decided in the “information space”, making the role of broadcasters critical to democratic integrity. The INEC chairman described the airwaves as “the primary infrastructure of our democracy,” and warned that misinformation, hate speech, and unequal access to media platforms could…

2027: “Northern youths are slipping away” – Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a blunt political warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President’s support base in Northern Nigeria (especially among the youth) is far weaker than many around him are pretending. While this development was reported yesterday, the core warning itself traces to Ayodele’s public statement released on March 24, 2026 through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin. Ayodele’s argument is simple and politically explosive: Tinubu is being deceived about the North. According to him, those close to the President are…

Ayodele warns Tinubu of APC Govs.’ betrayal ahead of 2027

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu to be careful of betrayal ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In an issued statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele stated that not all APC governors are on the same page with the President. The cleric mentioned some states where the President will face these betrayals, except if he does serious homework, which will be very difficult for him. He said: “Not all APC governors are with you for your presidency; some…

“Atiku will win ADC primaries 100%, Obi, Amaechi may step down” – Umar Arɗo

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Blasts S’Chiefs over ‘soft’ terror rhetoric Fresh political and security debates have engulfed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as party stakeholders project a decisive presidential primary victory for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, while the party leadership simultaneously takes a hard stance against controversial remarks by top security officials. Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Umar Arɗo, has predicted that Atiku Abubakar would overwhelmingly win the ADC presidential primaries if all aspirants contest. Speaking during a television programme on Friday, Ardo dismissed the likelihood of a consensus arrangement among…

“Focus on North or risk 2027” – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise winning the support of the North for his second-term ambition. In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said the northern region of the country has yet to endorse Tinubu’s re-election bid, warning that the president is being misled about the level of backing he currently enjoys there. According to the cleric, many people are deceiving Tinubu about the political landscape in the North ahead of the 2027…