…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…

…governorThe loyalist continued to drum support for an Obi/Kwankwaso ticket ahead of the 2027 presidential electionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Fans of Peter Obi were left stunned when the former Anambra governor seemingly snubbed one of his m…

…across all 16 local government areas in Ekiti to deliver votes for President Tinubu in 2027The meeting was described as a return visit after Oyebanji came to see Oluyede the day after the June 20 governorship electionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Dr Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democ…

…claims that it was losing members. “We are fully prepared and well-strategised for the 2027 elections. All we need is a peaceful and enabling environment where the people can come out, cast their votes and have their will protected,” Gimba said. He added that the party would set up a reconciliation committee to move ac…

…with its aspirants, elected officials and other stakeholders as preparations for the 2027 elections continue. 2027: Kebbi APC holds strategic meeting with aspirants, stakeholders

…to the opposition parties. They do not stand a chance of making any impact during the 2027 elections. “The opposition has never given excuses. We have consistently worked and distributed the dividends of democracy to every corner of the state.” Mohammed disclosed that his administration has recorded achievements in inf…

…the US government released a new corruption report targeting Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 electionsVisible details in the screenshots shared in the post point to a 2010 US Senate subcommittee document, not a new investigationThe 16-year-old report named Abubakar over money laundering concerns but did not result in…

…closely monitor political activities in Orlu and other parts of the state ahead of the 2027 elections. “If the APC and its officials truly enjoy the confidence of the people, they should go to the polls and earn their votes. Elections must be decided by the people, not by threats, intimidation or violence. But we are q…

…towards electoral violence and other criminal activities before, during and after the 2027 elections. “The command will identify, investigate and arrest any individual, regardless of political affiliation, who finances, incites or equips people for political violence,” he said. He urged the youths to recognise their im…

…arising from the party’s governorship primary and reposition the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking with journalists shortly after the meeting, Yilwatda described reconciliation within the party as a continuous process, while stressing that unity among members would be critical to the APC’s ambition of reclaimin…

…mobilisation, coordination, and voter engagement across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. They also expressed their determination to work tirelessly towards securing victory for Peter Obi and his running mate under the platform of the NDC. “The mission is clear. The commitment is unwavering. NDC all the way,” th…

…it was necessary to defend Nigeria’s Constitution and democracy. Speaking on the 2027 elections, the former vice president also highlighted his record of providing opportunities for young Nigerians during his tenure as Vice President. He said some of those who benefited from such opportunities had gone on to become gov…

…administration and the Tinubu government also has a political dimension ahead of the 2027 elections. The visible cooperation between Abuja and Makurdi is already being projected as a model of what can be achieved when federal and state governments work together rather than engage in political rivalry. If the projects c…

…the APC and pledged continued support for President Bola Tinubu and Idris ahead of the 2027 elections. “We reiterate and maintain our total support and loyalty to the APC, and we will continue to rally round our people to vote for President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Nasir Idris to be re-elected in the 2027 general elections…

…praying for Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu and the Delta State Government. He said the 2027 elections should not be viewed solely through political calculations, stressing that God’s will remained supreme in determining who would occupy positions of authority. Oborevwori said his membership of the APC required him to s…