…He also criticised the invitation of Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, to the conference, questioning his record on local government elections while he was governor of Anambra State. “It is a shame that Peter Obi, who did not care to conduct a local government election in Anambra Stat…

…the country. The group also unveiled its proposed security strategy for the 2027 general elections, saying its grassroots presence would be used to provide early-warning information and support to conventional security agencies. The Commandant-General and National Chairman of VGN, Otunba James Udoma, disclosed this on…

…will give the All Progressives Congress an advantage in the forthcoming general elections. Fubara said APC candidates would be able to campaign on the projects delivered by his administration, particularly at the grassroots. The governor spoke on Wednesday while inaugurating the 14.5-kilometre Agba-Ndele Road and a 239…

…backgroundObi, who was the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, resigned from the African Democratic Congress on May 2, 2026. He was subsequently ratified as the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC) on May 29, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections, making his pub…

…traffication of human, illegal drug trading, business email compromise fraud, election fraud, intimidation, and violence.Operation Jackal IV: What the crackdown coveredThe Cable reported that the operation ran from November 2025 to June 2026 and drew participation from countries including Nigeria, the United States, th…

…ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says the party is competing in the election against those he described as ‘thieves.’ In a video shared on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku accused those in power of stealing the election and the country’s economy. “We are competing with thieves. They stole the election. Now…

…capital of Dar es Salaam. President Hassan emerged the winner of 2025 ⁠presidential election, securing nearly 98 per cent in a vote marred by deadly violence. A government-appointed inquiry panel said at ⁠least 518 people were k!lled in the unrest, spurred by the exclusion of leading opposition candidates from the elec…

…questioning the credibility of some of its members ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Taking to his Instagram page, Fayose alleged that several individuals on the committee have previously been accused of financial crimes by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to him, Nigerians should e…

…Akpabio has declared that ‘the chaff will be separated from the grain’ in the 2027 election. Akpabio insisted that President Bola Tinubu will be reelected in 2027 because he thinks outside the box. The Senate President spoke at his hometown in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The leader of the Senate said the All Progressives Con…

…popularly known as Davido cannot do what he did during the Osun State governorship election in Rwanda or Ethiopia. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said this during an interview on Symfoni TV. He was reacting to Davido’s use of social media during the August 15 governorsh…

…Abubakar, to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. In a post via X on Wednesday, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described the plan as an ‘arithmetic flaw.’ While arguing that selling crude oil to local refineries…

…for the Peoples Democratic Party amid political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Councillor representing Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin East LG council, Ibrahim Salah, spoke on behalf of stakeholders in the ward and other communities across Kwara Central. Salah said the stakeholders’ decision to reaffirm…

…watchdog aimed at tracking how governments spend public funds ahead of the 2027 elections."Most of them do barely 10 per cent of the work": Mike Premium on NISDAN launch. Photo Ambassador>Nwabufo, who is the National President, made the announcement at a National Youth Day Conference in Lagos organised by the Practitio…

…George Akume, to represent him only shows that he is not committed to peace in the 2027 election. In this interview, he spoke extensively about the peace accord, its importance and the implications of Tinubu’s absence, among other issues. Last week, you signed the peace accord. What exactly did you commit to? Basically…

…who do not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In the viral video, Shekwolo addressed a gathering of constituents and APC loyalists, insisting that residents who oppose the ruling party should leave the council. The council chairman linked his position to developmental proje…

…way opposition parties seeking to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election can do so is by forming a strong coalition. Primate Ayodele gave the advice in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, warning that the opposition could struggle to defeat the President if it fails to unite a…

…members and strengthen cooperation among its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s campaign council and leadership made the call at a strategic meeting with the governorship candidate, senatorial candidates, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates, as well as other leaders…

…with some Nigerians questioning the timing of the recognition ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and internationa…

…said the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election will be adjusted where necessary, but denied that the list has been withdrawn or subjected to a wholesale review. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, made this known on…

…the President as illegitimate despite the Supreme Court ruling on the 2023 presidential election was due to her ignorance of the law. He said, “Nobody in Nigeria, even the opposition, including Kenneth Okonkwo, called the President illegitimate, it is only Aisha and that’s because she is ignorant and doesn’t know what…

…rocked Ukrainian politics by becoming the first major political figure to demand wartime elections, decrying a "systemic" crisis of governance. In a new Interview, he emphasised the importance of developing autonomous drones guided by artificial intelligence, cheap interceptor missiles to stop Russia's air attacks and…

…birth records and academic history, a controversy that first arose before the 2023 election and has resurfaced in the build-up to 2027. Obi did not name any candidate directly.Peter Obi's plan for Nigeria's economyOn the economy, Obi said his administration, alongside running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, would move Nigeria aw…

THE countdown to the 2027 elections is gradually approaching. While the official ban on electioneering has been lifted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), candidates for the epic battle have intensified intense horse trading, throwing up crucial issues that ought to sway prospective voters. Central…

…Kolmani oil exploration project as a political campaign tool ahead of the 2027 general elections. The chairman of the association, Hashim Pali, made the call on Tuesday while reacting to the verification visit to the oil field by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission. Pali said the people of Bauchi…

…Kuje Area Council chairman on the APC platform in the February 2026 FCT Area Council election, in a video circulating on social media on Tuesday, warned residents who do not support the party to leave the council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council chairman said his position was informed by what he describ…