Tag: 2027 election
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2027 Election: Opposition Parties Move to Unite Behind One Candidate
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s opposition parties are closing ranks ahead of the 2027 elections, with six major political parties set to begin fresh talks on how to unite behind a common candidate capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress. The development followed a series of consultations between the G-100 platform and leaders of the…
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Obi Fears for Safety, Says He May Not Live to Contest 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has alleged that persistent intimidation and obstruction by the government could prevent him from participating in the next presidential race, saying he may not even be alive by then. Speaking during an interview with media entrepreneur…
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Trump To Closely Monitor Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Paul Joseph The administration of Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, according to U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who said Washington will pay “very close attention” to how the polls are conducted. Moore made the remarks during an interview, saying both he and the Trump administration would closely observe the conduct and…
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2027 Polls: Court Asked to Void NDC Recognition, Remove Party from INEC Register
By Paul Joseph A fresh legal battle has emerged over the status of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), as a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeks to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The case, filed by…
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Yoruba Union to Tinubu: ‘Forget 2027, Rescue Nigerians First’
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the rising wave of terrorism, kidnappings, and insecurity across Nigeria, urging him to focus on protecting lives rather than contemplating a second term in 2027. The group’s criticism follows growing public outrage over…
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Dear Goodluck Jonathan, Your White Garment Is Still Clean, Stay Away from 2027 Election
By Gloria Drealomalicha Former President Goodluck Jonathan may no longer be in Aso Rock, but his name still carries a rare kind of political respect in Nigeria the kind many former leaders spend decades trying to recover after leaving office. That respect was not built because he was perfect. It was built because, in 2015,…
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Obi Predicts Credible Poll as Hashim Faults INEC Timetable Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed confidence that Nigeria will conduct a free, fair, and credible election in 2027 despite growing concerns over political tensions and electoral preparations ahead of the polls. Obi made the remarks on May 11, 2026, during the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic…
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Atiku Internationalise Nigeria’s Crisis as Opposition Fractures Threaten 2027 Challenge
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken Nigeria’s mounting security, governance, and economic challenges to the global stage, even as divisions within the opposition coalition continue to weaken prospects for a unified front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. May 4, 2026 — Atiku disclosed plans to…
