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…

…from the administration’s interventions and subsequently vote against the APC at the 2027 elections. “I have said in my area council, it’s either you are doing APC or leave the area council; I’m not hiding that. With confidence, I’m saying it. “You know why: I cannot have the President and minister doing what they are…

…When asked if the commission had accessed the proposed budget of N873.78 billion for the 2027 elections five months to the polls, Eta-Messi said only part of the money had been released so far. “The Hon. Chairman had earlier stated that 60% of the funds for the 2027 General Election had been received by the commission.…

…and political actors outlining their positions on issues affecting the country and the 2027 elections. Here’s your complete morning roundup: 1. Terrorists using dead persons’ accounts, crowdfunding – NFIU Fresh financial intelligence has revealed that terrorists are using crowdfunding networks, women’s bank accounts an…

…top of the situation.” Police warn Yobe politicians, youths against violence ahead of 2027 elections

…that “Nigerians should carefully examine competing economic programmes ahead of the 2027 elections.” The APC national chairman said they should distinguish between policies designed to address structural problems and promises that might provide short-term political appeal while creating longer-term fiscal difficulties.…

…accepted his appointment as Secretary I on the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 electionsMusa said his constitutional duty to protect Nigeria's territorial integrity will remain his top priority despite the new political assignmentThe minister called on APC members and Nigerians to stay united behind the…

…to condemn what he described as “anti-democratic behaviour” and reject the PDP in the 2027 elections, arguing that doing so would be in the state’s interest. The PDP, however, rejected the allegations and accused the APC-led administration of attempting to portray politically conscious residents as thugs because they r…

…Let us see whether they will rig the election.” Rivers: ADC alleges plot to rig 2027 elections, links varsity VC

…Congress (NDC) candidate for the Lagos Mainland federal constituency ahead of the 2027 elections.As reported by The Nation on Monday, August 24, Pratt claimed he won the NDC primary held on May 29, 2026, an exercise he said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) monitored and certified. He alleged that th…

…the disagreement from degenerating into a full-blown political crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. “What the party is trying to achieve is peace first. The status quo remains. The Speaker remains in office, and the lawmakers are expected to hold their fire while the leadership engages all the parties,” he said. He caut…

…another opportunity to be captured on the voters’ register. “As preparations for the 2027 elections continue, it is important that no eligible Nigerian is left out of the electoral process,” the party said. The party also urged INEC to remain an impartial umpire and take measures to strengthen public confidence in the…

…given the party’s political influence at the federal level and its preparations for the 2027 elections. Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, remains an influential traditional and public figure whose views on governance, economic development and social issues continue to attract national attention.…

…said, “greater transparency in political financing is essential to ensuring that the 2027 elections are conducted on a level playing field and that citizens are able to make free and informed political choices.” SERAP said, “INEC’s constitutional responsibility is not simply to receive financial statements from politic…

…State has been won and lost, but stakeholders have continued to draw lessons for the 2027 elections from the contest that pitched Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord against Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this report, PHILIP IBITOYE examines the possible lessons for voters, electoral […] The p…

…election, we will still remain neighbours, colleagues, friends and fellow citizens. “The 2027 elections should therefore be a contest of ideas and leadership, not hatred, ethnicity or violence. “Our collective responsibility is to ensure that democracy strengthens national unity rather than becomes a trigger for divisi…

…five reasons President Tinubu currently holds an advantage ahead of the 2027 general electionsThe post pointed to a fragmented opposition, APC's control of 31 states, and early signs of economic recovery as key factorsThe claims drew sharp pushback from Nigerians who challenged the economic arguments and questioned the…

…Gombe Central and his subsequent omission from INEC’s final list of candidates for the 2027 elections, particularly amid overtures by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to offer him its senatorial ticket. INEC’s final list, released earlier in August, did not include Goje among the candidates for the Gombe Central…

…campaign titles, saying the performance of different states would become clear after the 2027 elections. “Nobody should use that as a yardstick to judge who will be the governor of any state. I think there is only one state that is clear that will produce a governor. It is my state. It is very clear. “The other ones, w…

…with our new search feature at Legit.ng! As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, a striking pattern is beginning to take shape as the most consequential decisions are being made not inside party secretariats, but around coalition tables.On one side, opposition leaders are in active discussions about fie…

…the PDP, specifically the faction loyal to Wike, as the most suitable platform for the 2027 elections.Asked directly whether the group's fight was against Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Mustapha replied, "precisely."He said the central grievance was the governor's alleged failure to consult key stakeholders bef…

…and affirmation as the beginning of a new chapter for the party ahead of the 2027 elections.Mahmoud said the party was not merely changing names but reaffirming its commitment to providing Nigerians with what she described as a credible, competent and inclusive political alternative. She said the country was at a criti…

…all council members to work tirelessly to deliver victory for the party in the January 2027 elections. He urged directorate leaders to reach out to other party members not formally listed to join the campaign effort. The statement read, “We have delivered on our campaign promises and set our country on a path of econom…

…of the NDC on May 29, 2026. Atiku Abubakar remains the ADC's flagbearer for the 2027 elections.Atiku, Makinde absent as candidates sign Peace PactEarlier, Legit.ng reported that political parties and presidential candidates signed the First National Peace Accord in Abuja on August 18, 2026, a day before campaigns offic…

…to speak against the APC if he believes Nigerians are tired of the party ahead of the 2027 elections. His words in part … “I will just be waiting for Davido in 2027 elections. That’s when I’ll be waiting for David. When them dey fight for your uncle, APC na devil. APC bad. You were actively campaigning against APC beca…