Tag: 2027 general elections

2027: “Tinubu Govt. bent on winning by all means” – Archbishop Onaiyekan

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Archbishop Onaiyekan on Tinubu administration

…Presidency fires back A fresh war of words has erupted between the Presidency and Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a television interview, Onaiyekan expressed concern over the state of the country’s democracy, warning that Nigeria could face serious challenges if elections are not genuinely free, fair and credible. Reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s remark that “in politics, all is fair,” the Catholic cleric argued that such a position was…

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2027: INEC begins display of candidates’ credentials today

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INEC begins display of credentials

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Lagos State, has announced that it will begin the public display of Form EC9, containing the personal particulars of candidates for the 2027 presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections, today, Saturday, August 1, 2026. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Esther Emeh, INEC said the exercise, in accordance with Section 29 of the Electoral Act 2022, will take place at the INEC Lagos State Office in Sabo-Yaba, and at the respective Local Government Area offices…

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INEC extends presidential, NASS candidates submission deadline 

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INEC extends deadline

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the extension of the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made this known in a statement issued yesterday, saying that the deadline for submission in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections slated for Saturday 11th July 2026 had been extended to midnight on Tuesday 14th July, 2026. Haruna said that the decision…

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Senatorial ticket crisis rocks ADC, as 2 candidates emerge for Kaduna-Central

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Senatorial ticket crisis rocks ADC

Crisis rocks the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna state, as party has produced two separate senatorial candidates for the Kaduna-Central senatorial district, raising fresh concerns over deepening divisions within the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Information gathered revealed that former lawmaker, Senator Musa Bello, emerged as the candidate of one faction of the party, while the incumbent lawmaker representing the district, Senator Lawal Adamu (aka Mr. La), was reportedly declared candidate by a rival faction. The development has created uncertainty among party members and supporters across…

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

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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

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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

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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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