Tag: 2027 general elections

2027: Jonathan’s comeback rumours deepen, as Coalition backs bid

Aminu Imam
Jonathan’s comeback rumours

…Court moves to block eligibility Fresh indications have emerged that former President Goodluck Jonathan may be preparing for a dramatic return to presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general election, even as a legal battle seeking to stop his ambition gathers momentum at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The growing speculation intensified on Thursday after the Coalition for Jonathan openly declared that the former Nigerian leader would contest the 2027 presidential election, despite ongoing consultations surrounding the move. Speaking during an interview on television, the Coalition’s convener, Tom Ohikere…

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2027: “Insecurity threatens free, fair elections” – Amupitan warns

Aminu Imam
Amupitan warns

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that the growing level of insecurity across Nigeria could threaten the conduct of free and fair elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan raised the concern during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, in Abuja as preparations for the next general election begin to gather momentum. According to him, increasing cases of political violence, voter intimidation, attacks on electoral officials and insecurity in several parts of the country remain serious threats to…

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2027: Opposition to field single presidential candidate to unseat Tinubu

Aminu Imam
Opposition moves to unite

…Vows to block ‘One-Party State’ agenda Opposition political leaders across Nigeria have declared their resolve to resist any attempt to impose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, while simultaneously agreeing to work toward presenting a single, unified challenger to unseat him. The resolutions were reached at a high-level gathering tagged: the “National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders”, held in Ibadan, Oyo State, and hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde.  The meeting brought together an array of influential political figures, including former Vice-President…

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