Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a post on his verified X handle on Thursday morning. While thanking Atiku for the confidence reposed in him, Okonkwo said the gesture reflects the level of Atiku’s …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja, barely a day after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku secured the ADC ticket on Wednesday after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Amaechi, who scored 504,117 …
The African Action Congress (AAC) has adopted Omoyele Sowore as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was announced on Monday by the chairman of the election committee, Kayode Babayemi during the party’s presidential primary in Abuja. Babayemi said the adoption reflected the party’s confidence in Sowore’s leadership and long-standing commitment …
After series of protest and plea to maintain his position as the member representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly for the fourth time, the former actor Desmond Elliot, eventually lost his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Although Elliot had in a viral video claimed to have …
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential race, with indications that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the only aspirant who purchased the form. The party, however, announced a one-week extension for aspirants seeking governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and …
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his promise to serve only one term if elected president, insisting that no circumstance would make him remain in office beyond four years. Obi made the remark in an interview on News Central TV. According to him, Nigeria needs stability and leadership focused on wealth creation …
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he is willing to serve as running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the declaration during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he said he would gladly work with Obi, a …
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has indicated interest in the 2027 presidential election, saying he would consult widely before taking a final decision. Jonathan spoke on Thursday in Abuja after a group of supporters visited his office to urge him to contest the next presidential election. Addressing the supporters, the former president stressed the need for …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him duly cleared in line with its constitution and internal procedures. The decision was reached during the 188th meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), held on Wednesday at the APC National …
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 …
