Tag: 2027 Election

2027: “It’s not Obi yet; the US will support Atiku or GEJ” – Ayodele

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Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele,  has said foreign powers, particularly the United States, will play a significant role in shaping the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. According to the cleric, who is widely known for his bold predictions on political matters, in a recent message shared on his official Facebook page: “It’s not Peter Obi yet, but the Americans are going to support either Atiku or Goodluck Jonathan”. Ayodele explained that the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate from 2023, Peter Obi, is not the one…

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“Only Jonathan’s enemies want him back” – Oshiomhole taunts opposition 

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Oshiomhole taunts opposition

…Says APC’ll crush them again in 2027 Former Edo State governor and Senator representing Edo-North, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore calls for him to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that such a move would destroy his hard-earned legacy. Speaking during a television programme at the weekend, Oshiomhole said only Jonathan’s “enemies” would want him to return to the political battlefield after losing to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015. “If a man had the PDP at its peak and was defeated, I think only…

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“Tinubu, you are not facing Jonathan in 2027, it’s Atiku you should concentrate on” – Ayodele  

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Ayodele reveals

Renowned cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on political leaders to confront the issues affecting governance, warning that fear of powerful individuals weakens their authority. Speaking in a recent address, Ayodele said: “Problems in your government but you are not bold enough to talk. You are afraid of them. The more you are afraid of them, the more power you are giving them, the more you are losing.” He criticised leaders for focusing on the wrong political figures while neglecting those who wield real influence. “You are not facing Jonathan.…

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2027: ‘Nigeria running out of time for credible, acceptance general elections’ – EU 

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EU Mission on Nigeria

The European Union (EU) Electoral Observer Mission says Nigeria may be running against time in the push to conduct credible 2027 general elections. This was as it called for urgent steps to fast track the ongoing electoral and constitutional reforms to make the next general election acceptable to all stakeholders and in tandem with the recommendations of both local and international observers who observed the 2023 general elections. The EU team stated this while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, stressing that the timely reforms in the constitution…

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2027: ‘Nigeria too big for Obi, lacks capacity’ – SGF, Akume

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Akume on Obi

Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), George Akume, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, does not have the capacity and capability to run Nigeria. Akume, a former Benue  state governor, while addressing the press on Friday, said that if Obi could not rescue Anambra State, let alone rescue the 36 states of the nation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also said that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, did not rescue his state, so he…

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“Jonathan ‘fabricated’ Buhari-Boko Haram story for 2027 campaign” – Garba Shehu

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Garba Shehu on GEJ

…Says ex-president’s claim misleading Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Late president Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has described as “terrible” a statement credited to former president Goodluck Jonathan that Boko Haram terrorists once nominated Buhari to lead negotiations with his (Jonathan’s) administration. In an issued statement on X on Friday, Shehu described the statement as false, accusing Jonathan of fabricating a misleading statement towards his bid for the presidency in 2027. Shehu stated: “We are compelled to make a response to a terrible statement made on the late…

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H’ Reps. push for single-day voting for 2027; all elections, one ballot

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10th House of Reps

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), may in the future conduct Nigeria’s presidential, governorship, and legislative elections on the same day, as part of far-reaching electoral reforms being considered by the 10th House of Representatives. The 10th House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the European Union in Abuja, noting that the proposed constitutional amendment seeks to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost voter turnout. He made this comment as the National Assembly is currently amending the 1999 Constitution, and is expected to vote…

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2027 Presidency: “I’m willing to step down for a younger candidate” – Atiku 

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Atiku on 2027

…Gives reason Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is ready to shelve his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general election if a younger and widely acceptable candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Atiku made this known during an interview yesterday, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The former presidential candidate explained that his interest in the 2027 race is not about personal ambition, but about providing a credible alternative to rescue the country from its current state. He urged younger Nigerians…

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“Jonathan’s dismal record’ll haunt him in 2027” — Presidency

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Presidency on Jonathan

The Presidency has dismissed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 election, insisting his “disastrous record” in office will block any comeback. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, reacting to ex-minister Jerry Gana’s claim that Jonathan would run under the PDP, described the idea as “delusional”. He argued that Jonathan’s administration left behind economic ruin, massive corruption, depleted reserves and unpaid salaries, despite record oil earnings. Onanuga said Jonathan may also face constitutional hurdles, having been sworn in twice. He warned him not to be misled by PDP loyalists,…

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Ohanaeze, South-East Govs., Ministers adopt Tinubu for 2027 election 

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Ohanaeze, S'East Govs

A faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo group, led by Prince Richard Ozobu, has adopted President Bola Tinubu as its consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The decision was contained in a communique issued in the aftermath of the faction’s 2025 annual Igbo Day celebrations with the theme ‘Igbo Ekunie’. THE WHISTLER gathered that the event began in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, and ended on Monday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communique was signed by Prince Richard Ozobu, Chief Jackson Omenazu, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, Chief Chinenyeze, Professor…

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