…the outcome of the election and its implications for Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Dr Andrew Mamedu, and Director of The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, who addressed the briefing, expressed concern over what they describe…

…expressed optimism that the Allied People’s Movement (APM) will perform well in the 2027 general elections, considering its acceptability since it was introduced to the people of Bauchi State. He expressed confidence that, “It would appear that we will leave office in peace. By the grace of God, I hope to support the e…

…Bamidele said the election also offered important lessons for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly on the need to strengthen its campaign strategy and deepen engagement with voters and stakeholders across the South-West. He said the party must meaningfully engage artisans, market women, farmers, en…

…are lessons Nigerians ought to learn from the outcome of the Osun election ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, electorates in Osun collected money from the ruling party but still voted for their various choices. “Nigerians must learn from Osun election where APC spent a whopping 70 billion naira only…

…and has a strong political structure capable of producing an even stronger outing in the 2027 general elections,” he said. The former lawmaker also appreciated former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for his steadfastness and continued commitment to the APC, while also co…

…adding that it is a warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. He added that, just like Osun people, Nigerian voters have a significant role to play in rescuing the country from the hands of the APC. “SDP’s abysmal performance. It is as though SDP did not participate becau…

…to govern,” he said. Oladejo said the Osun election could prove instructive ahead of the 2027 general elections by demonstrating that Nigeria’s political space remained open and competitive. He said the outcome should remind politicians that voters could not be permanently owned or taken for granted. “The deeper lesson…

…expressed optimism that it will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections and form the next government in the state. The ADC State Chairman, Dr Sani Muhammad Gumel, stated this while addressing journalists, saying the APC’s control of government would not stop the opposition party…

…custody have less to do with law and more to do with political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

…to replicate the experience across the 176,000 polling units in the 36 states during the 2027 general elections, noting that a nationwide election would not enjoy the same concentration of resources and attention as a single-state poll. “Osun demonstrates that INEC can meet a high operational standard, apply the Electo…

…from INEC. It warned that the development should not be overlooked ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the Osun result had exposed the limits of governmental power at the ballot. “No deployment is large enough to defeat a people who have lost their fear,” the ADC said. The post Osun Election: You can’t…

…its defeat in the Osun State governorship election and review its strategy ahead of the 2027 general election. Israel said the outcome of the election should prompt the APC to address its internal divisions, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and improve its engagement with young people rather than resort to blame-shif…

…humility, accommodation and strategic reconciliation,” he said. Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Israel called on APC leaders to prioritise reconciliation and review the party’s strategies for connecting with eligible voters. “We must rebuild respect for party institutions. We must reconcile our internal di…

…and rapid technical support to minimise disruptions to voter accreditation ahead of the 2027 general elections. “INEC should ensure effective and comprehensive training of ad hoc officials, an effective oversight system for personnel deployed in the field and consistency in the application of the election day procedure…

…the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring that the balance would come in the 2027 general elections. The party said Osun result was a warning that Nigerians could still resist political pressure and defend their votes, but cautioned that the battle for the integrity of the ballot would become even more impor…

…will strengthen public confidence in INEC and safeguard the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Consequently, SERAP called for the launch of an immediate joint probe into vote-buying, violence and misuse of public funds in Osun 2026, the tracing of illicit financial flows and preservation of digital, banking and…

…he said. He urged Nigerians to draw lessons from the Osun election ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Let us take the lessons from Osun and build on it towards the general elections,” Rhodes-Vivour added. Dino Melaye: Opposition wins in Osun Former Kogi State senator, Dino Melaye, also congratulated Adeleke, describ…

…votes. According to him, the Osun election offered an important lesson ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing the need for Nigerians to participate actively in the democratic process. “The lesson from Osun is clear: democracy is strongest when citizens are alert, conscious of their civic responsibility, and det…

…outcome of the Osun governorship election is an indication of what will happen in the 2027 general elections. Olatunji spoke in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. Incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who contested on the platform of Accord Party, was declared winner of the keenly contested election by…

…election was particularly significant because it served as a litmus test ahead of the 2027 general election, when Nigerians would expect the electoral commission to demonstrate an even stronger commitment to credible and transparent elections. “Let me also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fo…

…the outcome as a template the national opposition should replicate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman, G100 congratulated not only Adeleke but, more importantly, the people of Osun State, whose determination it said had prevailed at the polls.…

…in INEC and other institutions, and safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the 2027 general elections”, the group added. SERAP said the reported allegations should be subjected to transparent investigation irrespective of the outcome of the election, stressing that accountability was necessary to protect the int…

…as “a critical test of the new electoral legal framework and a bellwether for the 2027 General Election." EU observers flag delayed voting, BVAS challenges in Osun election

…weight President Bola Tinubu's influence still carries in the southwest ahead of the 2027 general elections.As with most governorship races, local concerns are likely to shape voter decisions. Issues such as road infrastructure, public services, employment, agriculture and the general performance of the state governmen…

…The group said lessons from the Osun election should inform preparations for the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to tackle vote-buying could result in elections being determined by financial capacity rather than the freely expressed will of voters. “Nigeria cannot continue to hold elections where votes are…