Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party announced Makinde as its flagbearer following internal consultations and delegate voting. Party leaders said his track record in Oyo State, particularly in infrastructure, education, and security, influenced the decision. Makinde,…

The African Democratic Congress is mounting pressure on authorities to release ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, insisting he is being held for his political views. Party officials said keeping El-Rufai in custody goes against democratic norms and sets a dangerous example for dissent in Nigeria. According to ADC, no citizen should face detention simply for criticizing…

Elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has officially received his Peoples Democratic Party certificate of return from ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. The handover strengthens Gana’s standing within the PDP ahead of upcoming political activities. Jonathan, who remains influential in PDP reconciliation efforts, handed over the document in a move party insiders describe…

The National Democratic Coalition, NDC, has convened a special convention to formally affirm Labour Party’s Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Party delegates gathered to endorse Obi, pointing to his performance in the 2023 polls and continued grassroots support as key reasons. Leaders at the convention said the affirmation is…

The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party has suspended Chief Bode George, former PDP Deputy National Chairman, and 23 other members over accusations of working against the party’s interests. According to the state chapter, a disciplinary committee reviewed the conduct of those involved and recommended the suspension. The committee found that their actions conflicted with party…

Opposition parties have criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration as it marked another year in office, pointing to rising hardship across Nigeria. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, said worsening economic conditions and public frustration could affect Tinubu’s chances in 2027. The party argued that the President appears disconnected from the daily struggles of Nigerians, including high…

Senator Ovie Omo-Age has left the All Progressives Congress and joined the National Democratic Congress, announcing his bid to reclaim the Delta Central Senatorial seat in 2027. The former Deputy President of the Senate made the announcement on Thursday in a statement, saying the move came after extensive consultations with supporters and political leaders nationwide.…

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has outlined sweeping labour and housing reforms he says he will implement if elected president in 2027. In posts on X on May 28, 2026, Sowore pledged to raise Nigeria’s minimum wage to ₦500,000 and end casualisation and contract staffing, which he described as exploitative and dehumanising.  “Workers…

The African Democratic Congress has chosen Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections following a nationwide primary. The outcome was made public on Wednesday night at the party’s collation centre in Abuja. According to the returning officer, Tunde Ogbeha, Atiku secured the highest number of votes to defeat his challengers. The final…

The internal crisis in Lagos APC escalated on Wednesday after Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, urged the party to dissolve the Justice Forum and Mandate Movement groups. Speaking at a meeting of market leaders in Ikeja, Tinubu-Ojo accused the two blocs of manipulating the outcome of recent primaries. She alleged that the mandate…

Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher, has been declared the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. He was adopted unopposed at the party’s primary on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Abuja, after receiving unanimous support from delegates and national leaders. Sowore received the AAC flag to loud applause at…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge aimed at preventing former President Goodluck Jonathan from running in the 2027 presidential election. In a judgment delivered on Monday, May 26, 2026, Justice Peter Lifu ruled on suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025 brought by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi. The suit sought a permanent order barring Jonathan from…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) power to issue and alter election timetables, including timelines for party primaries and other pre-election activities. Justice J.K. Omotosho delivered the judgment on Monday, May 26, 2026, in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/720/2026 filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which questioned INEC’s legal…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has picked Senator Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, who chairs the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee, made the declaration on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Onor,…

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi is set to dispute the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary after ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar was declared the winner, with indications he may head to court to challenge the result. Sources within the party told Sahara Reporters that Amaechi, who ran in the primary, is…

Mohammed Sani Abacha, the first son of late former military leader General Sani Abacha, has failed to secure the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship ticket in Kano State for the 2027 elections. He lost to party chieftain Muhammad Bello Dalhatu during the primary conducted on Monday. Umar Danjani Hadejia, who chaired the PDP Governorship Primary Election…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, describing the decision as a “moral and development-driven action” taken in the best interest of Osun State and the Yoruba people. The governor made the declaration while inspecting the ongoing reconstruction of the Ibadan–Ile Ife–Ilesa expressway on Sunday,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections after winning the party’s primary with 10,999,162 votes. The results were announced on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, following direct primaries held on Saturday, May 23 across 8,809 wards…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election after a sweeping win in the party’s primary. The exercise took place on Saturday, May 24, 2026, across 8,809 wards in all 774 LGAs. Tinubu ran against sole challenger Stanley Osifo of Edo State. On Sunday, APC Presidential…

The African Democratic Congress has cleared three contenders to run in its nationwide direct presidential primaries slated for Monday, May 25, 2026, across all 8,809 wards as the party moves toward the 2027 elections. The confirmed aspirants are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Each secured the party’s…