…Nyesom Wike’s comment on the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Government did not deploy its influence against Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party during the election. Wike claimed that President Bola T…

…analyst, Ike Ibeabuchi, however, attributed the situation to increased recurrent pre-election spending. “Most governors often like to increase salaries, distribute items to the people and share gifts in pre-election years. It is quite common among them. Rather than build more roads, they would share bags of rice and be…

…undue advantage to state football associations over other federating units. “The NFF election cannot stand because there is a matter before the court. If you have not resolved the issues around the election in 2022, will you be talking about another election? Those amendments need to be addressed,” Baribote told The PU…

…be scoring 17,000? A party of the former governor? Then when it gets to the national election, that is where the party will win?"Try, they know that the only thing they can do now is to start crying, but if it's to win the election, no, they can't win."Maybe after now they can start planning and putting their house in…

…for you guys to dance and mock the people" - Jesse Jagz slams Davido after his uncle's election win Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz has criticised Davido following a press conference by the singer after his uncle's recent election victory in Osun State. In a post on X, Jesse questioned what Davido's uncle had achieved since…

…even losing out in the PDP, he caused it. We all filed under the G-5 to contest the 2023 election. The question Nigerians should ask us is: what went wrong under the G-5? “Why is Makinde here? Why is Wike here? It’s very obvious that when you have inordinate ambition, you will have problems. “Governor Makinde called me…

…Posting on X, he wrote: “Atiku steps down now and opposition momentum dies totally – an election with the incumbent as contestant is a different ballgame from a transition election. “2027 is beyond Atiku. Atiku himself is the bridge for us to build and hold an opposition core, post-2027. “Atiku is the only candidate sh…

…Sule of Nasarawa state blamed APC's defeat in the August 2026 Osun governorship election on interference from Abuja-based politiciansSule spoke while presenting INEC acknowledgement slips to APC candidates in Lafia ahead of the 2027 electionsThe governor warned APC candidates in Nasarawa to avoid sycophancy, anti-party…

…that no security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue. He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed to replace truth, stressing that credible and peaceful elections were a shared responsibility a…

…and every declared result can withstand legal, technical and moral examination. “But elections are only one part of democracy. The greater test comes after the oath of office. Democracy must deliver secure roads, functioning schools, equipped hospitals, productive farms, decent employment and fair access to opportunity…

…with the party because, according to him, “those at the grassroots are remembered during elections but abandoned afterwards.”The speakers also expressed concern over the worsening security situation in Goronyo and neighbouring local government areas, accusing the minister of failing to demonstrate sufficient concern ov…

The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, has commenced the final stage of documenting victims of election-related violence recorded before, during and immediately after the Osun State Governorship Election. The council, in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, extended its sympathies…

…announced his withdrawal from the governorship race, saying his decision not to seek re-election in next year’s general elections was in the interest of peace and development in Rivers State. Fubara said his administration would not ignore critical needs because of time constraints, stressing that the essence of govern…

Davido addressed his public clash with the Edo State governor during the Osun State election campaignThe singer insisted he did nothing wrong and accused the governor of crossing state lines to interfere in the electionDavido also made a pointed claim about the state of infrastructure in Edo State while aiming for the…

…signed the First National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns for the 2027 general elections. The parties and the candidates pledged to shun violence, hate speech, personal attacks, misinformation and other forms of conduct capable of undermining the electoral process. The signing ceremony, organised by the National…

By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a political support group of President Bola Tinubu, the Hope Alive Initiative HAI, has unveiled a multi-platform grassroots campaign to canvas support for the re-election of the president. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu signs peace accord, warns against AI-driven…

…Abuja Efforts to forge a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections received fresh impetus on Tuesday as the G100 political movement and the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives agreed to deepen collaboration aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The development fo…

…Dangote tried persuading him to delete his tweets during the Osun State governorship election. Davido made the disclosure during an exclusive interview with News Central TV on Tuesday, while recounting the pressure he faced as he […] The post Osun election: How Dangote, Akpabio tried to persuade me to delete my tweets…

…comes hours before the official commencement of campaigns on August 19 ahead of the 2027 elections, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Details later…

…parties on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections in Abuja. The accord was signed on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, alongside the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda. The presidenti…

Jonathan kicks against governors mass presence in off-cycle election states Former President Goodluck Jonathan has kicked against the emerging trend of serving governors, senior public officials and political gladiators descending on states during off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the call in a statement personally si…

…Governor Monday Okpebholo after their recent social media clash. The feud began during election campaigns when Okpebholo mocked Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke-Davido's uncle-claiming he dances too much to govern effectively. In retaliation, Davido posted an alleged copy of Okpebholo's WASSCE results showing multiple 'D7…

…event took place on Monday, August 10, just days before the official start of the 2027 election campaign period, which is scheduled to begin on August 19.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Voter inducement claims and currency concernsOrganisers described the initiative as a…

…Muhammadu Buhari visited him at his Abuja residence to seek his support for the general election, having already won the primary."I gave him one condition because I learnt that Tinubu wanted Buhari to pick him as his running mate. I assured him I will support on the condition that he will not do Muslim-Muslim ticket. A…

…in a leadership dispute, with some members opposing Ameh’s leadership. With the 2027 elections drawing closer, the movement will need to address its leadership issues if it hopes to remain active in the election.