Tag: #Nigeria2027
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CONSENSUS CRASHES: EX-IGP ALKALI ENTERS YOBE GOV RACE, SETS STAGE FOR SHOWDOWN
Damaturu — The race for Yobe’s 2027 governorship has taken a dramatic turn as former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali, officially joins the contest following the breakdown of consensus talks among aspirants. Alkali revealed that the earlier plan to produce a single candidate failed after at least four other aspirants went ahead to purchase nomination…
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NO BAD BLOOD: NWIFURU SHUTS DOWN UMAHI RIFT RUMOURS AHEAD OF 2027
Abakaliki — Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed rumours of a fallout with his predecessor and current Works Minister, David Umahi, calling the reports “pure speculation.” The buzz started after a consensus arrangement sidelined some aspirants linked to Umahi—but Nwifuru insists there’s no rift. “We’re working together for the party’s progress,” he said, blaming the…
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ADC TO NIGERIANS: DUMP TRIBE, RELIGION — CHOOSE COMPETENCE IN 2027
As 2027 approaches, the African Democratic Congress says it’s time to vote with conscience, not sentiment. Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have urged Nigerians to rise above tribal and religious divisions when electing leaders in the 2027 general elections. The call was made at the 27th Ramadan Lecture and Zakat 2026 hosted by…
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OBI’S ADC SWITCH WON’T SHAKE 2027 – UNN PROF SAYS OBI-DIENTS FIZZLED!
Prof. Jonah Onuoha from UNN’s Political Science dept dismissed Peter Obi’s Dec 31 jump from Labour Party to African Democratic Party (ADC) as a non-event for 2027 elections—Obidient movement that rocked 2023 South-East wins has crumbled, too demoralized to revive. Onuoha told newmen in Nsukka on Friday that dashed hopes killed the hype, forcing Obi’s…
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GBENGA OLAWEPO-HASHIM VOWS TO DEFEND MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY, ACCUSES APC OF PLOTTING ONE-PARTY STATE
Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has sounded the alarm over what he describes as a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking from Doha, Qatar, where he attended a worship convention, Hashim accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a coordinated effort to undermine opposition politics and install a one-party civilian dictatorship. Hashim strongly…
