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2027: Group to mobilize 27m mandate for APC

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

…..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…

APC defections shake NDC, as party appeals to Hanga, Gaya to stay

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Senator representing Kano Central, Rufa’i Sani Hanga, and former Kano State governor, Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, to reconsider their alleged plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kano State Chairman of the NDC, Hussaini Isah Mairiga, said the party remained concerned about reports surrounding the two politicians, particularly after they visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday alongside the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. Their meeting with Tinubu came after the APC National Chairman reportedly visited…

2027: “APC risks losing Kano, 8 other states, unless…” – Primate Ayodele

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that it risks losing control of nine states in the 2027 governorship elections unless the party and its governors strengthen their political structures. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, cautioned the APC against assuming that its current dominance across several states would automatically translate into electoral victories in 2027. According to him, the next general election will be more complex than previous polls, with technology expected to…

APC confirms upload of Tinubu, Shettima, NASS candidates to INEC portal

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Candidate Nomination portal. The submission includes the presidential ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as well as the party’s 109 senatorial candidates and 360 House of Reps.’ candidates. Announcing the development yesterday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, described the successful upload as a testament to the party’s organisational capacity and preparedness for the forthcoming elections. In an issued statement at…

SERAP drags INEC to court over alleged ₦800bn APC campaign fund

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking a court order compelling the electoral umpire to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to finance political and campaign activities. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1426/2026, follows reports alleging that APC governors have been making monthly deductions from their FAAC allocations into a dedicated campaign…

2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate, submits APC nomination forms

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has officially retained Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election after submitting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination forms, bringing an end to months of speculation over the vice-presidential slot. The development was announced yesterday by the President’s Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari, who submitted the completed nomination forms on behalf of President Tinubu during a ceremony in Abuja. The submission formally confirms that the APC will contest the 2027 presidential election with the same Tinubu-Shettima ticket that secured…

APC expands Senate majority to 88 seats after by-elections

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has further consolidated its dominance in the Senate after increasing its membership to 88 lawmakers following the inauguration of four senators elected in the recent by-elections. Findings revealed that despite the recent wave of defections triggered by grievances over the APC primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, the party still maintains the majority in the 10th National Assembly. The party won three additional senatorial seats in the June by-elections in Ondo, Enugu and Nasarawa states. Four new lawmakers who were sworn-in by the…

“2027 Elections won’t be like recent by-elections”, Opposition warns APC

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have dismissed suggestions by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that its victories in the Ekiti State governorship election and recent legislative by-elections are a pointer to the outcome of the 2027 general elections. The opposition parties argued that the Ekiti poll was an off-cycle election characterised by low voter-turnout, peculiar local dynamics and challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), insisting that it cannot be used to predict a nationwide election. In separate interviews…

2027: APC defends Tinubu, dismisses opposition’s resignation call

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected calls by opposition parties and the 10th House of Representatives minority caucus for President Bola Tinubu to either improve governance or resign over worsening insecurity and economic hardship. The opposition lawmakers had urged Tinubu to suspend 2027 political activities and focus on a 6-month ‘National Security and Economic Recovery Plan’, arguing that rising insecurity and economic challenges were pushing Nigeria toward a failed state. The position was backed by parties including the ADC, PDP, SDP, NDC and the Democratic Leadership Alliance, which accused…

2027: Pantami dumps APC, emerges PDP Gombe gov’ship candidate

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The immediate-past Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and clinched the governorship ticket of the party. He emerged through a voice affirmation by members of the party during a primary election held yesterday in Gombe. He was declared as winner of the primary election, as the sole aspirant by the Chairman of the PDP Electoral Panel, Hon. Gregory Yenlong. Speaking shortly after he was declared as winner of the primary election, Pantami said he contested for the seat…