Tag: #2027Elections
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ABIA YOUTHS PROTEST KALU’S THIRD-TERM BID, BACK NEW ASPIRANT
Hundreds of youths staged a peaceful protest in Umuahia on Monday, opposing Sen. Orji Kalu’s reported third-term bid for the Abia North Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections. The protesters called for what they described as a generational shift in leadership and endorsed Dr Phillips Nto as their preferred aspirant for the position. The…
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ADC YOUTH FORUM ENDORSES SHUAIBU IDRIS FOR KADUNA GOVERNORSHIP RACE
The Kaduna State chapter of the ADC Youth Consultative Forum has endorsed Shuaibu Idris, popularly known as Mikatai, for the party’s 2027 governorship ticket. The group said the endorsement followed consultations and an assessment of Kaduna’s political and leadership needs ahead of the election cycle. According to the forum, the decision was based on Idris’…
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ADC URGED TO ADOPT NEW PARTY OR RISK 2027 DEADLINE STRUGGLE – LAWYER
Awka, May 2, 2026 — A legal practitioner in Awka, John Okoli-Akirika, has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to consider adopting a new, legally “clean” political platform if it wants to meet INEC’s tight schedule for the 2027 elections. Speaking to NAN, he warned that despite a recent Supreme Court ruling touching on the…
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APC SETTLES FOR GUBIO AS BORNO CONSENSUS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE
Maiduguri, May 1, 2026 — The APC in Borno has adopted Mustafa Gubio as its consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. Governor Babagana Zulum presented Gubio to Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja, saying the decision followed wide consultations and reflects party unity in the state. Zulum also credited President Bola Tinubu for…
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PRP WELCOMES BABA-AHMED, HAILS “NEW DAWN” FOR PARTY
The Peoples Redemption Party is rolling out the red carpet for a big political heavyweight—and calling it a fresh start for Nigeria’s future. Abuja, April 30, 2026 — The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, into its ranks. In a statement, the party described his defection as…
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YOBE APC BACKS BABA WALI FOR 2027 GOVERNORSHIP
Damaturu, April 30, 2026 — The Yobe APC Critical Stakeholders’ Forum has endorsed Alhaji Baba Wali as its preferred governorship candidate for 2027. The endorsement came after a meeting in Abuja led by Governor Mai Mala Buni and Sen. Ibrahim Geidam, Minister of Police Affairs. Stakeholders described Wali, a former SSG, as experienced, steady, and…
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TIMI TO BOMADI/PATANI: DROP PERSONAL LOYALTY, VOTE PERFORMANCE IN 2027
Abuja, April 30, 2026 — Dr Tonye Timi of the South/South Development Commission (SSDC) has advised stakeholders in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency to prioritise performance over personal loyalty ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, Timi said true democracy thrives on accountability, not familiarity, stressing that representation must be judged by results, not tenure or…
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ZULUM BACKS GUBIO FOR 2027, SAYS ‘HE’LL CONTINUE THE WORK’
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has thrown his weight behind Engr Mustapha Gubio as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship race. Speaking in Abuja while presenting Gubio with nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zulum said the choice is about continuity and preserving gains made under his administration. According to him,…
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NNPP SETS MAY 26 PRIMARIES, PUSHES CONSENSUS MODEL AHEAD OF 2027
The New Nigeria People’s Party has fixed May 26 for its primaries across all elective positions—from state assemblies to the presidency. According to spokesman Ladipo Johnson, the party will adopt a consensus approach nationwide, aiming to avoid internal clashes as it prepares for the big race. The date has already been communicated to Independent National…
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2027: OPPOSITION ALLIANCE WILL FAIL WITHOUT SACRIFICE — PEARSE
A PDP chieftain, Adetokunbo Pearse, says the opposition’s plan to field a single candidate in 2027 sounds good but will only work if egos are parked. Speaking after talks involving the Peoples Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress, Pearse stressed that unity, discipline and compromise are non-negotiable. He warned that past alliances—like the 2019 coalition—collapsed…
