Tag: 2027

2027: APC throws open presidential ticket

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APC open presidential ticket

…As consensus plan sparks anxiety among aspirants The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that its 2027 presidential ticket remains open to all interested members, even as its consensus-driven strategy for other elective positions fuels growing uncertainty and anxiety among aspirants. Speaking ahead of the party’s national convention, Deputy National Organising Secretary, Chidi Duru, said no aspirant would be barred from contesting the presidential ticket, despite the widespread adoption of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Duru explained that while the APC traditionally leans toward consensus, it remains committed…

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2027: “I’m not running for Senate” -Yusuf Hamisu, Mai Rago

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Yusuf Hamisu on senate seat

The Chairman of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Alhaji Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar (Mai Rago), has dismissed speculations that he is eyeing a senatorial seat in Kaduna State in the forthcoming 2027 elections. Hamisu, a known ally of Governor Uba Sani, said he has no plans to contest for any political office at the moment, including the Senate seat for Kaduna-Central. In a chat with VoL, the former PTDF boss said his priority remains the re-election of Governor Uba Sani and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “I wish to…

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“Settle differences with Wike or risk political collapse” – Lamiɗo warns PDP

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Lamiɗo warns PDP

…As Wike’s loyalists take over Kano leadership Former governor of Jigawa State and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamiɗo, has warned that the opposition party risks further political decline if its leaders fail to reconcile with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and resolve the lingering leadership crisis within the party. Lamiɗo, who issued the warning while speaking with newsmen during a Ramadan Iftar with PDP leaders and members in his hometown of Bamaina yesterday, urged party stakeholders to set aside personal…

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‘63% poverty rate Tinubu’s true economic scorecard’ – ADC

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ADC on Tinubu scorecard

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described reports indicating that Nigeria’s poverty rate has risen to 63% following the removal of petrol subsidy as the real scorecard of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party said the figures represent the direct consequences of what it called the Government’s ill-defined neoliberal economic policies and a reflection of the deepening economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Friday by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the latest report confirms what citizens across the Country have been…

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2027: “Drop court battles, hold fresh convention before race begins” – Saraki to PDP

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Saraki to PDP

…As Turaki faction heads to S’Court Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to end ongoing legal battles over the party’s disputed national convention and instead organise a fresh convention in line with electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saraki made the appeal yesterday, in a statement issued by his media office and signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria which upheld earlier judgements nullifying the PDP’s national convention held in Ibadan…

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“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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