Tag: 2027

“Don’t sell your votes in 2027” – AbdulSalami warns Nigerians

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AbdulSalami warns Nigerians

…Says it is ‘haram’ Former Nigerian Head of State, AbdulSalami Abubakar, has warned Nigerians against selling their votes ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the act as sinful and forbidden. Abubakar gave the warning during a Ramadan Tafsir held at his residence in Minna, Niger state, where he urged citizens to treat their votes as an important tool for electing credible leaders. According to him, the practice of vote selling is not only harmful to the democratic process but also against Islamic teachings. “Selling of votes is unreligious; your…

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2027: “Resign now if you want to contest” – Niger govt. orders political appointees

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Bago orders political appointees

Niger State government has directed all  political appointees and public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 23, 2026. The directive, issued by Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Abubakar Usman, follows the release of the revised 2027 electoral timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). According to the timetable, presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027 while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027.…

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2027: ‘APGA’ll adopt Tinubu as presidential candidate if APC clears him’ – Party Chairman 

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APGA'll adopt Tinubu

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced plans to adopt President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential poll once he is cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seek re-election. APGA’s national chairman, Sly Ezeokemwa, at a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, said: “We hope that during the national convention of the APC, if he secures the nomination of his party through direct primaries, I can bet you that the national convention of APGA will adopt him as our presidential candidate”. Ezeokenwa pointed out…

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2027:“Why we chose manual voting” – Speaker defends Electoral Act reform 

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Speaker Electoral Act

The Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has defended the National Assembly’s decision to adopt a hybrid system for transmitting election results, saying the move is necessary to prevent voter disenfranchisement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Sunday during a courtesy visit by Spain’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Felix Costales, at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Abbas explained that relying solely on real-time electronic transmission would be unrealistic given Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges. He noted that unstable internet connectivity and inadequate power supply across many parts…

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2027: Cold war rocks APC, as Govs. move to clip lawmakers’ wings 

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Cold war rocks APC

A fresh power struggle is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as governors elected on the party’s platform are reportedly scheming to “get their pound of flesh” from senators and members of the House of Representatives over what they perceive as betrayal on recent amendments to the Electoral Act and other grievances. According to reports, the simmering cold war between APC governors and federal lawmakers from their respective states escalated over the weekend after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hinted at his desire to see the return of most…

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“Choose lives over politics” – Peter Obi lament incessant killings in Nigeria

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Peter Obi lament killings

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has berated political leaders across the country for allegedly prioritising the 2027 general elections while insecurity continues to claim lives nationwide. In a statement shared on his official 𝕏 handle yesterday, Obi expressed deep concern over what he described as the alarming scale of violence and bloodshed in the country. The former Anambra State governor revealed that more than 1,000 Nigerians were reportedly killed within the first two months of 2026, while several thousand were abducted in separate violent attacks. “From…

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2027: Group unveils plan to deliver 1.5m votes for Tinubu, Sani 

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Group unveils plan for Tinubu, Sani

A Kaduna-based political movement, ‘Mairago Vanguard for Tinubu and Uba Sani 2027’, has announced plans to mobilise massive grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said it had put in place structures across the 23 local government areas of the state, three senatorial zones and down to polling units to ensure effective coordination and voter engagement. Coordinator of the movement, Suleiman Abubakar, in an issued statement, said six members have been appointed in each of the local government…

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2027: “Wike free to campaign for any party” – APC

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APC on Wike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, insisting he has the constitutional right to support and campaign for candidates from any political party. Speaking during an interview yester, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka dismissed concerns over Wike’s backing of APC candidates in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections. According to Morka, Wike — as a Nigerian citizen — enjoys full constitutional freedom to support any candidate of his choosing, regardless of political affiliation. He emphasised that such actions…

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FCT Polls: ‘Democracy under siege; Tinubu suffocating Nigeria’ – Atiku

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Atiku on FCT polls

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, describing it as a troubling sign for the nation’s democracy. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the turnout — which averaged below 20 percent, with just 7.8 percent recorded in Abuja Municipal Area Council — reflects growing public disillusionment with Nigeria’s political system. According to Atiku, the weak participation is not accidental but the result of what he described as a political climate marked by…

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2027: INEC set to review timetable after new Electoral Law sparks pressure

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INEC to review timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to review the new Electoral Act 2026 and issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, to ensure full compliance with the law. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the Commission remains committed to operating strictly within legal provisions. While no specific date has been given, he confirmed that a new election schedule will be released after the review. The development follows growing calls from political parties and legal experts who say…

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