The Presidency has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of spreading misinformation about the Electoral Act, 2026. On Thursday, opposition parties criticised the amended law, describing it as “obnoxious”, a threat to democracy and an alleged attempt to entrench a one-party state in Nigeria. Electoral Act Amendment 2026 …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the rationale behind the recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, following questions from the public and stakeholders regarding the fixed election dates. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Mohammed Kudu …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally released the Notice of Election as well as the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, fixing February 20 and March 6, 2027, for the Presidential and Governorship polls. Speaking on Friday in Abuja at a meeting with political party leaders, civil society organisations, …
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed made the announcement during a rally at the Labour Party national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. The 56-year-old Baba-Ahmed further pledged to be loyal to the Labour Party on whose platform he rode to be vice …
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent calls for opposition parties to adopt ethnic-based strategies in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election, insisting that such tactics will not affect President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) have written to President Bola Tinubu, protesting their exclusion from government appointments and patronage. They warned that the neglect of those who worked for the party’s electoral victory could undermine the APC’s strength ahead of the 2027 elections. The concerns …
Ex Presidential Aide Warns that Denial Could Trigger Instability, Fuel Separatist Agitations By Rafiyat Sadiq A Former presidential aide and Social commentator, Reno Omokri, has appealed to leaders and political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to allow President Bola Tinubu complete his Two Four-Year Terms in office for the sake of national unity and stability. Omokri …
