Tag: 2027

2027: Uba Sani backs Tinubu, predicts 95% Northern votes

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Uba Sani backs Tinubu

…As Kaduna reinstates 37 wrongfully sacked workers Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure overwhelming support from Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to justice by approving the reinstatement of 37 local government workers who were wrongfully disengaged under the previous administration. Speaking yesterday during the flag-off of the 122-kilometre Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road project, Governor Sani declared that the 2027 presidential election had “already been concluded”, predicting that the North would deliver at least 95 percent…

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Jonathan meets Tinubu at Aso Rock, amid renewed 2027 political speculation

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Jonathan meets Tinubu

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, fueling fresh political speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa at the weekend, was conducted behind closed doors, with neither the Presidency nor Jonathan’s camp issuing an official statement on the purpose of the visit. The only public indication of the meeting was a photograph released showing both leaders together at Aso Rock. Jonathan’s visit comes amid ongoing political discussions surrounding his…

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2027: “Amaechi not a political asset to Atiku” – Wike

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Wike on Amaechi

…Says he couldn’t deliver 25% for Buhari in Rivers Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), will not be a political asset to Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 elections.  Amaechi lost the ADC presidential ticket to Atiku during the party’s primary in May. Shortly after the primary, the ADC named the former governor of Rivers as Atiku’s running mate for the 2027 elections. The ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said in a statement Amaechi that, as one of…

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2027: INEC rejects manual submission of Jonathan’s candidacy by Turaki-led PDP faction

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INEC on Jonathan’s candidacy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the presidential nomination of former President Goodluck Jonathan submitted by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that candidate nominations can only be made through its designated electronic portal. The development followed the insistence by the Turaki-led camp on Friday that it had manually submitted Jonathan’s presidential nomination and the names of its other candidates for the 2027 general election to the electoral Commission, further deepening the PDP’s protracted leadership crisis. Responding to the claim, INEC’s Director of…

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2027: Turaki-led PDP faction submits Goodluck Jonathan’s name to INEC

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PDP faction submits GEJ's name

…Alleges denial of portal access A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki (SAN) has submitted the name of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, intensifying the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. The faction said it was forced to submit Jonathan’s nomination manually after INEC allegedly denied it access codes required to upload candidates’ details electronically. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday night, the Interim National Working Committee’s National Publicity Secretary,…

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2027: Group to mobilize 27m mandate for APC 

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…..Commends Senator George Akume for support  In its bid to secure 27 million mandates from Nigerians for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, the All Support Groups Network (ASGN) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume for his support and contribution. National Co-ordinator and CEO of the All Support Groups Network (ASGN), Alh. Mukhtar Bala, who addressed a press conference in Abuja at the kick-off of the engagement, done in collaboration between the ASGN and The Progressive Institute…

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INEC confirms over 2.3m voters for Osun governorship election

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INEC on Osun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that 2,339,233 registered voters are eligible to participate in the August 15 Osun governorship election, describing the poll as a key test ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as he began a five-day readiness assessment tour of Osun State. According to Amupitan, the registered voters are spread across 3,763 polling units in 332 registration areas covering the state’s 30 local government areas. He…

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A/Court overturns decision on deregistration of ADC, 4 others

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A'Court overturns deregistration 

The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal yesterday overturned a decision made by the Federal High Court that had ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties. The appellate court specifically ruled that the judgment requiring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister these parties was null and void. Reports indicate that Justice Peter Lifu from the Federal High Court in Abuja had directed INEC to deregister these parties based on their performance in the 2023 general elections. In response,…

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2027: Kaduna Gov. Uba Sani picks Jerry Adams as running mate

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Uba Sani picks running mate

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has nominated the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Announcing the decision yesterday, Governor Sani said the choice was the product of “wide consultations, deep reflection and earnest prayers,” and described it as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to inclusion, justice and fairness. “This decision is far greater than the selection of a deputy governorship candidate,” the Governor said in a statement. It is a reaffirmation of the…

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2027: Kaduna Gov., Sani reportedly settles for Christian running mate

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Gov. Sani on Christian running mate

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, is set to pick a Christian from the Southern Kaduna senatorial district as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, according to sources familiar with the development. The decision comes as the deadline for the submission of candidates and their running mates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws closer. Sources said Governor Sani has opted for a faith-balanced ticket, marking a departure from the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by his predecessor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in the 2019 election. According to a source in…

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