2027 elections

  1. Wike to Jonathan: “Don’t Be Used to Stop Tinubu’s Second Term in 2027”

    Nigeria Wike to Jonathan: “Don’t Be Used to Stop Tinubu’s Second Term in 2027”

    The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to pressures to contest the 2027 election, labeling such calls a ploy to undermine President Tinubu’s re-election. During a Channels TV interview, Wike asserted Tinubu’s right to two terms...
  2. [VIDEO] Portable Sets 2027 Election Condition: “Whoever Pays Me First Owns My Vote”

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Portable Sets 2027 Election Condition: “Whoever Pays Me First Owns My Vote”

    The Digest: Controversial singer Portable has declared he will endorse the first political party or candidate to pay him for support in the 2027 elections. In a viral Instagram video, the musician stated that financial need outweighs political loyalty, urging fans to vote only for “helpers”...
  3. Kukah Warns Jonathan on 2027 Bid: “Voice of Devil Not Far from God”

    Nigeria Kukah Warns Jonathan on 2027 Bid: “Voice of Devil Not Far from God”

    The Digest: Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan to carefully discern calls for his return to power in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a democracy dialogue in Ghana, Kukah praised Jonathan’s 2015 concession as historic but warned...
  4. APC Chair Yilwatda Backs Tinubu for 2027: “Nigerians Will Vote Same Way”

    Nigeria APC Chair Yilwatda Backs Tinubu for 2027: “Nigerians Will Vote Same Way”

    The Digest: APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda has declared President Tinubu the party’s preferred candidate for the 2027 elections, citing internal endorsements and public trust. According to Daily Post, the statement reinforces the ruling party’s early alignment ahead of the next...
  5. "Let Your Work Endorse You": PDP Mocks APC's 2027 Campaign Strategy

    Nigeria "Let Your Work Endorse You": PDP Mocks APC's 2027 Campaign Strategy

    The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is in a state of panic, actively "shopping for endorsements" for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the PDP spokesperson, this move signals a failure of the APC's...
  6. Galadima Accuses Tinubu Government of Destabilizing Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections

    Nigeria Galadima Accuses Tinubu Government of Destabilizing Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections

    The Digest: NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of actively destabilizing opposition parties and showing no intention to conduct free and fair elections in 2027. In a televised interview, Galadima warned that the government’s tactics aim to eliminate...
  7. PDP Rejects Claims of Collapse, Vows to Rebuild for 2027 Elections

    Nigeria PDP Rejects Claims of Collapse, Vows to Rebuild for 2027 Elections

    The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pushed back against claims of its demise, acknowledging internal challenges but insisting it remains a viable political force despite high-profile defections and unresolved conflicts. The party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN...
  8. PDP’s Alleged 2027 Shortlist of Jonathan, Obi, Makinde Sparks Internal Debate

    Nigeria PDP’s Alleged 2027 Shortlist of Jonathan, Obi, Makinde Sparks Internal Debate

    The Digest: A reported shortlist of potential presidential candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 elections has triggered internal tension and debate. The names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde are said to be...
  9. Peter Obi Holds Strategic Meetings with Obasanjo, Oba Ladoja Ahead of 2027 Elections

    Nigeria Peter Obi Holds Strategic Meetings with Obasanjo, Oba Ladoja Ahead of 2027 Elections

    The Digest: In a move signaling early political groundwork for the 2027 general elections, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi held separate closed-door meetings on Sunday with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja. The...
  10. INEC Decries Early Campaigns by Incumbents, Seeks Electoral Act Amendment

    Nigeria INEC Decries Early Campaigns by Incumbents, Seeks Electoral Act Amendment

    The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has openly criticized incumbent politicians for exploiting their positions to launch early campaigns for the 2027 elections, acknowledging its inability to enforce sanctions under the current Electoral Act. The commission is now...
  11. 'I Don’t Need Your Counsel': Jonathan Fires Back at Keyamo, Odinkalu

    Nigeria 'I Don’t Need Your Counsel': Jonathan Fires Back at Keyamo, Odinkalu

    The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed concerns from Festus Keyamo and Prof. Chidi Odinkalu regarding his speculated 2027 presidential bid. Responding to the eligibility debate, Jonathan’s brother warned them to refrain from offering unsolicited legal advice, stating that...
  12. Peter Obi to Youths: Your Voter's Card is Your Most Powerful Weapon

    Nigeria Peter Obi to Youths: Your Voter's Card is Your Most Powerful Weapon

    The Digest: In a powerful message to young Nigerians, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged them to take charge of the nation's future by registering to vote. He emphasized that the responsibility of electing competent leaders falls on them, not on divine intervention. Key...
  13. El-Rufai Declares War on Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections

    Nigeria El-Rufai Declares War on Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections

    The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has made a bold political declaration, vowing to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections. El-Rufai claims that he, along with other opposition leaders, has the inside knowledge required for this political move...
  14. El-Rufai Denies 2027 Ambition, Vows to Support Credible Leadership

    Nigeria El-Rufai Denies 2027 Ambition, Vows to Support Credible Leadership

    The Digest: Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that he is not contesting for any political position in the 2027 general election. He claims his renewed political involvement is not for personal ambition but to support what he calls "credible leadership." Key Points...
  15. Tinubu Under Pressure: Calls to Drop Shettima as 2027 Election Draws Near

    Nigeria Tinubu Under Pressure: Calls to Drop Shettima as 2027 Election Draws Near

    The Digest: As the 2027 elections approach, President Bola Tinubu faces growing pressure from the Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF) to reconsider his Muslim-Muslim ticket. This call aims to balance the nation’s religious divide and ensure unity. Key Points: NENF urges Tinubu to...
  16. Tambuwal Rallies Nigerians to Vote Out Tinubu, APC in 2027

    Nigeria Tambuwal Rallies Nigerians to Vote Out Tinubu, APC in 2027

    The Digest: Former Sokoto governor and current senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for a nationwide coalition to remove President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power in 2027. Tambuwal made the call while addressing supporters in Sokoto, in a rally seen as a...
  17. Sule Confirms More Governors Will Join APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

    Nigeria Sule Confirms More Governors Will Join APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

    The Digest: Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has confirmed that more governors are set to join the ruling APC. According to him, this strategic move is part of a larger plan for the 2027 general elections, as the APC counters opposition efforts. The defection comes amid discussions on...
  18. Reps Propose Single-Day Elections for 2027 in Major Electoral Reform

    Nigeria Reps Propose Single-Day Elections for 2027 in Major Electoral Reform

    The Digest: In a bold move to clarify the electoral process, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has proposed a significant overhaul of the nation's election laws. Parliamentary reports indicate the new Electoral Act 2025 aims to streamline the democratic process, addressing complexities and...
  19. 2027 Elections: 110 Party Registration Bids Signal Intense Political Manoeuvring

    Nigeria 2027 Elections: 110 Party Registration Bids Signal Intense Political Manoeuvring

    Nigeria's political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2027 general election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing it has received a staggering 110 applications for the registration of new political parties. This unprecedented surge is widely seen as a strategic...
  20. Veiled Ambitions: North Plots Post-Tinubu Era in 2027 VP Battle

    Nigeria Veiled Ambitions: North Plots Post-Tinubu Era in 2027 VP Battle

    While the 2027 elections are still two years away, the political temperature around who becomes Tinubu’s running mate is already rising — and the true story isn’t about 2027. It’s about 2031. Tinubu hasn’t picked a 2027 VP, but contenders are already lobbying. Northern APC powerbrokers fear...
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