Tag: 2027 Election

Datti declares 2027 Presidential bid; rules out following Obi to ADC

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Datti declares 2027 bid

Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party (LP)’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, while firmly ruling out any plan to follow his former running mate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baba-Ahmed made the declaration yesterday, at a rally held at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja, amid growing realignments within Nigeria’s opposition following Obi’s recent exit from the party. Speaking before party members and supporters, the former Kaduna North senator said his presidential ambition…

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2027: “No presidential aspirant will step down in ADC” – Atiku

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Atiku on 2027

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said that no aspirant will step down for another in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race, as preparations speed-up ahead of the 2027 general elections.  He disclosed this in a Tuesday statement issued by his spokesman, Paul Ibe, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to intimidate and weaken the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. The ex-VP’s comments followed rumours that he is facing pressure to step aside for a southern candidate to emerge as the ADC’s flagbearer in the upcoming election…

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2027: ADC mulls Obi–Kwankwaso alliance

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ADC mulls Obi–Kwankwaso alliance

…As power brokers plot major challenge to Tinubu Key political heavyweights within and around the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are intensifying behind-the-scenes consultations over a possible Peter Obi–Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket, aimed at unseating the incumbent APC-led administration, sources have revealed. According to multiple insiders familiar with the talks, the emerging equation is being shaped by a mix of domestic political calculations and perceived international considerations. Central to these deliberations is a shifting diplomatic climate in the United States, where President Donald Trump has amplified rhetoric alleging a “Christian…

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“We’ve not published 2027 election timetable” – INEC

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INEC releases timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has clarified that it has not published the timetable for the 2027 general elections, contrary to claims circulating in some quarters. In an issued statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, yesterday, the Commission described the report as false and misleading. INEC stressed that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law, noting that Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, mandates the Commission to publish a notice of election not later than 360…

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2027: S’East leaders dump LP for ADC

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…Tinubu’s aide fires back Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, yesterday formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside other prominent political leaders from the South-East region, in a move that is already reshaping the build-up to the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made in Enugu, Enugu State capital, where the leaders said their decision followed months of consultations within the zone and across the country. They explained that the ADC platform would serve as a rallying point for opposition forces seeking to “rescue Nigeria from…

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2027: “PDP is gone, can’t be fixed” – Baba-Ahmed

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Baba Ahmed on ADC

Former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is “gone and beyond repair,” arguing that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could emerge as a credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). He said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other emerging parties could provide a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if they present fresh ideas and clear policy choices to Nigerians. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks on Thursday during a television programme, against the backdrop of…

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2027: Amaechi posters surface in Kaduna

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Amaechi posters

…Spark presidential speculation Posters of former minister of transportation, Rotini Amaechiappeared across major streets in Kaduna over the weekend, fuelling speculation about early political activity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The posters, which featured Amaechi’s portrait, described him as ‘the only person to be trusted” and ‘the only man for the job’, with messages centred on unity, equality, stability and development. Amaechi, who holds the traditional title of ‘Ɗan Amanan Ƙasar Hausa of Daura’, has previously served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers…

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2027: “Only a fool on a suicidal path’ll challenge Tinubu” – VP Shettima

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VP Shettima on 2027

Vice-President, Kashim Shettima had said only someone hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Shettima stated this during the 15th meeting of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), which was held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday. According to him, elections are not won on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). “Only a fool hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola…

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Six ex-PDP govs., others present, as APC holds national caucus meeting in P/Villa

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PDP govs. in APC meeting

Six governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are among the governors and party leaders who yesterday attended the ruling party’s caucus meeting at the State House Conference, Abuja. The governors, who dumped the PDP for the APC attending their first caucus meeting of the party are: Sim Fubara, of Rivers State, Peter Mbah, of Enugu State; Sheriff Oborevwori, of Delta State; Douye Diri, of Bayelsa; Pastor Umo Eno, of Akwa-Ibom, and Agbu Kefas, of Taraba State. Also attending the APC…

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“Tinubu never won 2023 election; he will lose in 2027” – Sen. Abaribe

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Sen. Abaribe on 2027

The lawmaker representing Abia-South senatorial district, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has said it would be impossible for President Bola Tinubu to win re-election in the 2027 presidential election. Abaribe, who claimed that the President never won the 2023 election, said the level of hardship Nigerians are currently facing has made them more determined to ensure that Tinubu does not return as president after 2027. Reacting to suggestions that Tinubu has never lost an election, Abaribe, who stated this during a television programme on Monday, said: “I do not think so. Everybody…

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