Tag: 2027
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INEC Clears Pantami, Gwarzo For 2027 Polls, Rejects Adebutu’s Appeal
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, to contest the 2027 elections, subject to the outcome of pending court cases. However, the commission rejected an appeal by the Peoples…
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2027: Fintiri Declares Adamawa ‘Asiwaju State’, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election
By Opeyemi Adelakun Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the state as belonging to the President despite its longstanding association with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. Fintiri made the declaration on Monday in Yola at the launch of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027, which marked…
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NDC to Unveil 2027 Campaign Council, Present Financial Statement on Monday
By George Omagbemi The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will unveil its National Campaign Council on Monday, October 26, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen its preparations for the 2027 general elections. The party will also present its statement of account publicly during its third National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. at…
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Ebola in Abuja: Nigerians Raise 2027 Election Fears
By Paul Joseph Nigeria’s confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja has sparked political speculation on social media, with some Nigerians alleging that the Federal Government could use public health measures to restrict movement ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite no evidence supporting the claims. The speculation followed the government’s announcement that a woman…
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2027: CSOs Seek Tighter Controls As 209 Officials Join APC Campaign Council
By Opeyemi Adelakun Civil society organisations have called for tighter controls over campaign financing and the conduct of public officials after 209 serving government officials were reportedly named to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council ahead of the 2027 general election. The 313-member council, inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu at the State House…
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2027: Southwest NDC ‘Broke’ as Chieftain Accuses Peter Obi of Starving Regional Wing of Funds
LAGOS — Severe financial distress is currently rocking the Southwest chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), threatening to paralyze the party’s grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections A high-ranking chieftain of the party in the Southwest region, who spoke exclusively on the condition of anonymity, revealed to Starnews NG yesterday that the…
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Accord Leaders Query Adeleke Over Role In Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign
By Opeyemi Adelakun Two leaders of the Accord Party in Lagos State have asked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his loyalty to the party following reports that he has been appointed coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in Osun. The leaders, Oke Sewedo, a party chieftain in Lagos West Senatorial District,…
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2027: Peter Obi Pledges Monthly Town Halls, Visits to All 36 States
By George Omagbemi ABUJA — October 12, 2026. Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has promised to hold monthly town hall meetings and visit all 36 states annually if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge during a live session on TikTok, where he discussed his proposed approach to leadership…
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2027: US Firm Accuses Tinubu Of Clinging To Power
By Opeyemi Adelakun A United States-based advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has accused President Bola Tinubu of being determined to remain in office ahead of the 2027 general election. The firm made the allegation in a statement posted on its verified X account on Thursday as Nigeria prepares for the next general elections. It also alleged…
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2027: Ward Coordinators Wait for Funds as Parties Roll Out New Campaign Models
By George Omagbemi Political parties preparing for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are adopting different campaign strategies, but at the grassroots, ward coordinators in some areas are reportedly waiting for campaign funds before they can fully activate their mobilisation structures. The development comes five weeks after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifted the ban on…
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2027: Northern Presidential Aspirants Should Wait Till 2031 — Kano Gov
By Opeyemi Adelakun Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has urged northern politicians aspiring to become President to wait until 2031, arguing that the South should be allowed to complete what he described as its two-term presidential cycle. Yusuf made the call on Sunday at the Kano Government House while unveiling 50 vehicles donated by Niger…
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2027: APC Youth Group Pledges 20 Million Motes for Tinubu
By Charles Maduka A youth organisation affiliated with the All Progressives Congress, the Renewed Hope for Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative, says it plans to mobilise 10,000 young people nationwide to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group also announced a target of securing 20 million votes for Tinubu across…