Tag: 2027

“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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El-Rufa’i, Malami: “Anti-Corruption agencies target Opposition more than ruling party” – ADC raises alarm

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ADC raises alarm on anti corruption agencies

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of appearing more effective when investigations involve opposition figures. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an interview on television on Thursday, while reacting to the arrest and detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. Abdullahi expressed concern that Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions were increasingly being viewed as partisan. “We have the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission —…

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INEC releases fresh CVR figures

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INEC CVR figures

…Reports 1.2m new voter registrations The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded a sharp increase in voter registrations in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with over 1.2 million Nigerians completing the process in the second phase as of February 13, 2026. An official update released by the Commission via its 𝕏 handle showed that 1,228,648 eligible citizens had fully completed registration under Phase-II, Week-6. The figure represents a significant rise from the 884,737 recorded at the end of Week Five. INEC disclosed that 673,124 prospective voters began…

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Rivers bye-election: INEC excludes PDP, ADC, LP

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Rivers bye election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP) from participating in the forthcoming Rivers State House of Assembly bye-election scheduled for February 21, 2026. The Commission released the final list of candidates for the bye-election covering Ahoada East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2, confirming that 12 candidates from seven political parties met the requirements to contest. The PDP, ADC and LP were omitted from the list after failing to satisfy key nomination conditions stipulated in the…

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2027: Falana, Ezekwesili, Utomi, others threaten legal action against NASS, Police

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Falana, others threaten NASS, Police

An advocacy group, the “Movement for Credible Elections’ (MCE) has vowed to institute what it described as a formidable legal action against the National Assembly and the Nigeria Police for brutalising citizens protesting peacefully at the National Assembly for credible electoral frameworks for the 2027 elections. Leaders of the Steering Council of the newlyjlaunched MCE include Usman Bugaje, Pat Utomi, Ayuba Wabba, Oby Ezekwesili, Femi Falana (SAN), Amb Nkoyo Toyo, Hajia Bilkisu Magoro, Ene Obi, Salisu Mohammed, Bala Zakka, among others. In an issued statement on Wednesday by its Head…

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Electoral Act Amendment Debacle: “Democracy under threat in Nigeria” – ACF

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ACF on Electoral Act

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has observed with dismay the threat to democracy as a result of the controversies surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bills in the Senate and House of Representative. The ACF National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, opined that the 10th National Assembly was being influenced by external forces and failing to assert its constitutional independence. The Forum is insisting on real-time transmission of election results in the proposed law, believing that it will enhance transparency and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. The ACF appealed to the…

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