2027 Election: 4 Powerful Forces Behind Atiku Abubakar
Ahead of the 2027 elections, Atiku Abubakar's enduring influence within Nigeria's traditional political establishment is again under focus. Four forces are backing him.
Ahead of the 2027 elections, Atiku Abubakar's enduring influence within Nigeria's traditional political establishment is again under focus. Four forces are backing him.
Trust in INEC cannot be restored by slogans or new appointments. Only transparent, lawful, and fair conduct can rebuild confidence before 2027.
Biashara Afrika 2026 in Lome marked AfCFTA's shift from policy to practical trade, with visa-free entry for Africans, B2B engagements, and calls to eliminate trade barriers.
Pastor Adeboye addresses Nigeria's insecurity crisis, urging government to act swiftly and target terror sponsors within 90 days or face resignation.
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RecommendedKingsley Chinda, APC gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, resigns as House of Representatives minority leader amid shifting political dynamics.
Babachir Lawal predicts President Tinubu will win the 2027 elections in a landslide, calling him the 'master rigger' and criticizing Atiku's ADC primary win as rigged.
Atiku Abubakar's camp has rejected Babachir Lawal's allegations of manipulation in the ADC presidential primary, calling them unsubstantiated and politically motivated.
Babachir Lawal exits ADC, alleging the party's presidential primary was massively rigged in favor of Atiku Abubakar. He warns of a rigging machine ahead of 2027 elections.
Former Lagos APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo cautions political actors against exploiting insecurity for electoral gain as 2027 elections approach, urging national unity.
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RecommendedGovernor Bala Mohammed refutes reports linking him to a 2027 presidential ticket with former President Goodluck Jonathan, reaffirming his focus on the Bauchi South Senatorial seat.
Nyesom Wike addresses speculation about moves to make former President Goodluck Jonathan the PDP candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has affirmed Barr. Samuel Memeh as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election after a peaceful primary exercise.
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, uncertainties loom over party primaries, legal disputes, and INEC's role, raising concerns about democratic integrity.
The legal battle over former President Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility for the 2027 presidential election has moved to the Court of Appeal after a lawyer challenged a Federal High Court ruling that cleared him.
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RecommendedMinister Festus Keyamo calls on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly reject a PDP presidential nomination, citing illegitimacy and urging him to protect his global image.
Primate Elijah Ayodele warns President Tinubu and APC of possible disgraceful defeat in 2027 over insecurity, criticizing politicians and clerics for failing Nigerians.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly pushed for tougher terms in a proposed agreement to end the Middle East conflict, with revisions sent back to Iran for review.
Josef Onoh distances President Tinubu from Joe Igbokwe's claim that school kidnappings are a strategy to undermine Tinubu's 2027 re-election, calling it insensitive.
Peter Obi announces former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election under the NDC party.
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RecommendedPeter Obi has officially named Rabiu Kwankwaso as his Vice Presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, forming a major opposition alliance.
PAACA accuses Nigerian political parties of undermining democracy through flawed primaries, weak accreditation, and godfatherism, urging stronger oversight for 2027.
Police barricaded the venue of a PDP special convention in Abuja, blocking roads and preventing entry. The party accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of using force to suppress political dissent.
Aboki Stephen Bayonga, DLA governorship candidate, calls on Taraba youths and women to register to vote, stressing their role in shaping the state's future through the 2027 elections.
President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz blockade will be lifted under a proposed Iran deal, but Iranian sources deny the claim.
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RecommendedPrimate Elijah Ayodele warns President Tinubu to tackle insecurity before August 2026 or risk losing the 2027 election. He says Nigerians may unite against the government.
The PDP accuses FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of threatening to shut down venue for Goodluck Jonathan's ratification convention, calling it an assault on democracy.
APC forms high-powered campaign council for Ekiti governorship election, with Kaduna Governor Uba Sani as chairman, ahead of June 20 poll.
Omoyele Sowore declares that if elected president in 2027, his defence minister will be a drone, emphasizing technology and drones as key to Nigeria's security strategy.
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) holds primaries nationwide today. Only successful aspirants will pay nomination fees, the party confirmed.
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RecommendedFormer Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege defects to NDC for Delta Central Senate seat; ex-Speaker Victor Ochei resigns from APC, citing renewed commitment to public service.