Tag: #ElectionWatch
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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…
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APC HEAVYWEIGHTS STORM EKITI AS OYEBANJI KICKS OFF RE-ELECTION BID.
The All Progressives Congress rolled out its big guns in Ado-Ekiti as Gov. Biodun Oyebanji officially launched his re-election campaign. Leading the charge were power players like Uba Sani, Hope Uzodinma, Usman Ododo and Lucky Aiyedatiwa—a clear show of force ahead of the June 20 governorship poll. Oyebanji, rallying supporters, pointed to gains in infrastructure,…
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PDP TO MEMBERS: PUT PARTY FIRST AHEAD OF NATIONAL CONVENTION
With its crucial convention just days away, the PDP is urging unity and discipline—warning that the nation is watching. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on its members to put the party’s collective interest above personal ambition ahead of its National Convention scheduled for March 29–30 in Abuja. Speaking at the NEC meeting, Caretaker…
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2027 KWARA RACE HEATS UP: SENATOR SADIQ UMAR GAINS EARLY BACKING
With 2027 still ahead, political momentum is already building—and one name is steadily gaining attention across Kwara. As discussions around the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State gather pace, Sadiq Suleiman Umar is emerging as a strong contender, drawing growing support from stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders. Observers say the senator’s legislative experience and…
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FCT COUNCILS’ POLLS PROGRESS PEACEFULLY AMID MINOR HICCUPS
Voting in the FCT area council elections is calm and orderly, but late openings, vote buying, and accessibility gaps remain. Abuja – The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room says voting in the 2026 FCT Area Council elections has been largely peaceful, with orderly conduct reported across polling units. According to Mma Odi, Co-Convener, Situation Room…
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MUSEVENI DOES IT AGAIN: UGANDAN LEADER WINS SEVENTH TERM WITH 71%
Uganda’s political story just took another familiar turn. President Yoweri Museveni has secured a seventh term in office after winning the January 15, 2026 presidential election with a commanding 71.65 per cent of the vote, according to the country’s Electoral Commission. The announcement on Saturday confirmed that Museveni, now 81, defeated his closest rival, musician-turned-politician…
