…not minister, and never a senator. At every stage, Umahi's leadership was tested through elections, public scrutiny and increasing national responsibility," the statement added by Linda Ikeji at 12/07/2026 8:51 PM | Share this Story

…failed to qualify. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election and a leading opposition figure ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi. Photo: X | Peter Obi. Responding, Umahi said the proposed debate was never about political ambition or electoral status but about accountabil…

…for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections reflects what it described as their lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statement issued via its X handle on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party said it successfully met the electoral co…

…of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve.Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was recently appointed as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presiden…

…Egbetokun, during a recent visit to Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, where he alleged that some wanted criminals were taking refuge within the Government House. Governor Ademola Adeleke had responded to the allegation by stating that anyone found to have committed a crime, including member…

…it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant opposition. ILT cautioned that if the clampdown on the opposition is not urgently checked, it could seriously diminish the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The…

…the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections, who argued: “Something is fundamentally wrong within the machinery of this administration. Nigerians deserve the whole truth, not carefully scripted press statements. We therefore demand a truly independent investigation that fol…

…Legacy of Grassroots Impact Before his historic victory in the Edo Central senatorial by-election—where he swept into office with over 105,000 votes to succeed Governor Monday Okpebholo—Joseph Ikpea had already proved his mettle. For decades, he operated like that single eagle feather, transforming lives across Edo Sta…

…organisations to mobilise citizens for mass registration ahead of the 2027 general elections

…produced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election. Read Also: ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election Osaeobo who contested under the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged as Chairman-elect after polling 98,994 votes…

…Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 general election, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 50 days in captivity. Hashim said the successful operation demonstrate…

…of Works, Dave Umahi, says Peter Obi will be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election and lose. In a recent interview, Obi alleged that there are threats to his life and he doesn't know if he would be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election. According to ThisDay, the Minister, while inspecting federal ro…

…its candidates who emerged from the party’s recent primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello, made this known on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Forms EC9 and EC13E to the party’s 24 House of Assembly candidates. Bell…

…TV Podcast, where she expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election in the 2027 presidential election. According to Rashida, the country has “a lot of security,” insisting that many people are overstating the security challenges facing Nigeria. She also said she believes Tinubu would, by the…

…millisecond, that what the rapers of our commonwealth plan for January 2027 are general elections has already lost tragically. Such a loser will be served this mocking injunction of “Go to court!” But on the Benches all across the nation’s courthouses, the betrayed petitioner against a stolen mandate will find, not bra…

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party said obtainin…

…in which he allegedly thre@tened Seyi Tinubu while commenting on the 2027 presidential election. The prosecution told the court that the video contained statements interpreted as a threat to k!ll Seyi Tinubu, contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.…

…71, was travelling as part of a campaign tour ahead of Zambia's general election scheduled for 13 August, in which President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term. The helicopter had departed from a campaign rally in Nakonde and was en route to Isoka, where the vice-president was due to address another political…

…in public office alongside the ideas he is presenting ahead of the next presidential election, maintaining that his record should speak for itself. Debate over leadership continues Obi’s comments have generated fresh political discussions on social media, with supporters and critics debating whether the current adminis…

The FOOG Women Support Group for Tinubu has thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, saying the President’s economic reforms and governance policies have laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term growth and prosperity. The endorsement was…

…rather than tribe. Stan Nze also called on Nigerians to participate in the 2027 general elections, encouraging eligible voters to ensure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are ready. "This is not a tribal war. This is a call for genuine change. If you need to move your PVC somewhere closer to you, please do it,” he add…

…(FRSC), Edo Sector Command, says it will not participate in Saturday's local government election in the state because it was not invited. ‎The State Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Preye Bedford, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin. ‎According to him, the command's…

President Donald Trump fired on Thursday the last two federal election officials in charge of the agency that ensures accurate, secure votes ahead of midterms in November, US media reported. The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is usually led by a four-commissioner panel, but the two Republican-nominated…

…said any decision on mobilisation is unlikely to come before Russia's parliamentary elections scheduled for September 20. He suggested that once the elections are over, the Kremlin could move to recruit more soldiers to sustain its war effort in Ukraine.Pavel said Ukraine has a limited window to revive peace negotiatio…

…they believed would be a losing cause. "You journalists are usually good at predicting elections," one of them said. "Help us decide what to do." My response was candid. I told them that, in my assessment, it would be extremely difficult for the PDP to defeat APGA unless the Federal Government, under President Olusegun…