Immediate-past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has secured the governorship ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. His nomination was announced on Friday morning by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to the former deputy governor, who stated that Gwarzo will be officially confirmed…
INEC has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections, officially opening the window for political party primaries across the country. According to Naija News, the commission has announced a 38-day period for parties to conduct their primaries and nominate candidates for all elective positions, in line with the Electoral Act and its revised election timetable….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has met with leaders of political parties in Abuja to unveil and discuss new guidelines for the 2027 general elections. The meeting brought together party chairmen, secretaries, and representatives, including Senator Nenadi Usman for the Labour Party, as well as Samuel Anyanwu and Abdulrahman Mohammed representing the Peoples Democratic…
The Senate Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed an additional N30 billion for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections. If approved, the increase would raise the total election budget from N873.78 billion to N903.78 billion. The committee explained that the extra funds are intended to improve logistics,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the coalition party, the African Democratic Party (ADC), just 17 months before the 2027 general elections. The 78-year-old announced his membership on Monday in a brief post on his X handle, sharing photos of himself holding the party’s card with the caption, “It’s official.” Before this move,…
The Presidency has reacted to speculations about former President Goodluck Jonathan joining the 2027 presidential race, affirming his constitutional right to contest but sharply criticizing his previous tenure. In a statement on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said: “Jonathan reserves the right to run if he wishes….
A pro-PDP faction, Bala Agents’ Mandate, has called on former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and unite with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed to strengthen the opposition. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, the group’s Rivers…
