2027 Archives - Voice of Liberty NG

“What happened in the past to Abacha’ll happen to Tinubu” — Dele Momodu

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Backs Atiku–Obi joint ticket Nigerian publisher and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has warned that the political fate that befell the Late Sani Abacha, former military dictator, could also happen to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that current developments in the country, particularly the ADC, reflect troubling similarities with past authoritarian tendencies. In an interview during a television programme, Momodu made this statement while reacting to what he views as growing concerns over alleged political interference, particularly accusations that President Tinubu is attempting to weaken opposition…

2027 elections: “Insecurity rising to distract Tinubu” – Akpabio

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As President jokes about ‘scattering’ opposition President Bola Tinubu and 10th Senate President, Godswill Akpabio yesterday stirred political debate with remarks hinting at intensifying maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as concerns over rising insecurity persist across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) headquarters in Abuja, Tinubu jokingly suggested deploying Akpabio to the opposition camp to destabilise it. “I will send you to the other side to represent me. And then you can scatter them any way you want. They’re confused!” the president…

Alleged partisanship: ADC Reps. caucus demands INEC Chair’s removal

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the prosecution and removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship ahead of the 2027 general elections. The caucus made the demand after its inaugural meeting held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, where members reviewed recent political developments and expressed concern about the credibility of the electoral umpire. In a resolution issued after the meeting, the ADC lawmakers accused the INEC chairman of actions and statements…

Alleged Partisanship: ADC threatens civil disobedience to oust Amupitan as INEC boss

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked Prof. Joash Amupitan to step down as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). The opposition party which has repeatedly scored Amupitan low made the threat while reacting to fresh allegations against him. Recall that Amupitan has been in the spotlight over alleged old tweets showing his supposed bias towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In an issued statement, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adebayo Oketola, had warned of the activities of impersonators and cybercriminals using…

2027: Supreme Council for Shari’ah wants Muslim as Ogun governor

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has demanded equity and fair representation for the Ogun State governorship seat, which will serve as a major political reset for the highest office in the state. Ogun State Chairman of the Council, Sheikh AbdulRasheed Folajuwon Mayaleeke, made the call at a press conference held in Ijebu-Ode, arguing that the governorship slot in 2027 should go to the Muslims. The Council boss, who led a delegation of prominent Islamic scholars declared that Muslims in the state have suffered prolonged marginalisation in the…

2027: “Aspirants over 55yrs disqualified from ADC” – Nafi’u Bala declares

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafi’u Bala Gombe, has announced a significant shift in the party’s eligibility criteria for the upcoming general elections. In a move that is set to reshape the internal politics of the party, Gombe declared that any aspirant who has surpassed the age of 55 will no longer be permitted to run for office under the ADC banner. The factional chairman made this disclosure during a recent interview with a foreign Hausa radio broadcast service, where he laid out a vision…

2027: INEC announces 3.4m new voters registration

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide. According to the Commission’s week 13 update released on Wednesday in Abuja, a total of 3,441,121 registrations have been completed as of 3 April, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins. INEC disclosed that 2,068,384 citizens completed their registration online, while 1,372,737 others registered physically at designated centres across the country. State-by-state data showed that Jigawa recorded the highest number of registrants with 201,047,…

TNN moves to form coalition with SDP

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Alleges bias, insecurity crisis A political pressure group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has announced plans to conclude a strategic coalition with the Social Democratic Party (SDP), positioning the alliance as a major opposition bloc ahead of future general elections. Speaking at the TNN National Conference in Kano yesterday, the group’s president, Modibbo Yakubun Faraƙwai, said the coalition move followed what he described as “institutional obstacles” and perceived bias encountered in TNN’s attempt to register as a political party with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Faraƙwai disclosed that negotiations with…

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Mark, others lead ‘save democracy’ protest

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday led the “Save Nigeria Democracy” protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Several chieftains of the party, including Peter Obi; ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar; a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi; ex-governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso; a former Senate President, David Mark; ex-Osun State governor, Ra’uf Aregbesola, and a former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, among others, are present as the protesters march through the streets of Abuja. Hundreds of their supporters and members of the…

ADC crisis deepens, as third faction emerges

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Names Temitope as Interim Chair The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worsened on Tuesday, as a third faction loyal to former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu surfaced, backing the electoral Commission’s decision to withdraw recognition of rival party leaders. At a briefing in Abuja, the group rejected both the David Mark-led executive and the Nafi’u Bala Gombe camp, describing their leadership claims as illegitimate. It announced Kogi State chairman, Kingsley Temitope, as Interim National Chairman, saying the move was necessary to “rescue” the party from exclusion in future…