Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections are facing growing concerns over political violence, raising questions about the ability of political actors to uphold the peace commitments they made ahead of the polls.
Category: Politics
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Atiku Attacks Tinubu’s Economic Policies as Allies Trade Past Records
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has intensified his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, accusing the administration of driving away foreign investment, while a senior supporter of the President has called for renewed scrutiny of allegations and historical records linked to the former vice president.
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Ekiti Poll: PDP’s Oluyede Withdraws Challenge to Oyebanji’s Re-election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State governorship election, Dr Wole Oluyede, has withdrawn his petition challenging the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗸𝗲’𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
The legal team of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State has disowned a petition filed on behalf of the party challenging the victory of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship poll.
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Osun and the Tribunal: APC, PDP Challenge Adeleke’s Re-election
Osun and the Tribunal: APC, PDP Challenge Adeleke’s Re-election
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Babayemi Mobilises Support for President Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
Babayemi Mobilises Support for President Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
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After Osun Governorship Poll, Gbongan Turns Attention to 2027 Elections
For the different parties, preparation for 2027 is therefore likely to take different forms. The governing political camp will be looking to consolidate its recent victory, while the APC will be seeking to recover lost ground and convert its strong areas into broader electoral support. Other opposition parties will also be looking for ways to expand their influence and prevent the contest from becoming a two-party affair.
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Gbongan and Politics: What Has Power Really Changed?
Gbongan and Politics: What Has Power Really Changed?
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Tinubu 2027: FG Fires Back at Obi, Kwankwaso Over APC Defeat Claims
The Federal Government has rejected claims by opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are heading for defeat in the 2027 general elections.
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Sanwo-Olu: Tinubu’s Acceptance of Adeleke’s Victory Shows Nigeria’s Democracy Is Maturing
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described President Bola Tinubu’s reaction to the outcome of the recent Osun State governorship election as a major indication that Nigeria’s democracy is becoming more mature.