The All Progressives Congress conducted its presidential primary election on May 23, 2026, using a direct primary system that allowed all registered party members nationwide to vote in their respective wards. The exercise took place simultaneously across 8,809 wards in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marking a departure from the delegate-based model…

The Accord Party in Oyo State has cautioned governorship aspirant Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat against what it described as bitterness and disregard for party authority, following the alleged disruption of its House of Assembly screening exercise by unidentified political thugs. The position was contained in a statement released on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from Ibadan, signed…

The political bets made by three former members of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet did not pay off, as Adebayo Adelabu, Yusuf Tuggar, and Saidu Alkali all failed to clinch the All Progressives Congress tickets they sought for the 2027 elections. The three had stepped down from their ministerial roles to enter the primaries, following a…

The All Progressives Congress produced governorship candidates in 25 states on Thursday but rescheduled its primaries in Kwara and Bauchi states to Friday, May 22, 2026. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, in a statement from the party’s Abuja secretariat, said the National Working Committee approved the new dates after consultations with stakeholders to ensure a…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has set up a 20-member National Selection Committee to screen aspirants seeking its tickets for governorship and National Assembly positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Secretary Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu announced the panel in a statement issued Friday in Abuja. He said the National Working Committee recommended the committee and…

The Labour Party has fixed Saturday, May 30, 2026, as the new date for all its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The adjustment covers primaries for presidential, governorship, senate, House of Representatives, and state assembly positions. National Publicity Secretary Ken Eluma Asogwa announced the change in a statement released Thursday. Under the…

The All Progressives Congress began its 2026 primary elections in May to select candidates for the 2027 general elections, with contests held for Senate, House of Representatives, State Houses of Assembly, governorship and presidential tickets. Timetable and fees According to schedules released by the party, House of Representatives primaries were held on May 15, 2026,…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary for the 2027 polls, committing to support the eventual party nominee. In a statement he signed Wednesday, Fubara called the move “difficult but necessary,” saying it followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family, friends, and political allies. “Leadership demands sacrifice.…

Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, said Wednesday that the party’s just concluded primaries were the most competitive the country has ever seen. He spoke with reporters after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the President’s residence in Lagos. According to Yilwatda, the huge turnout of aspirants reflects how far the APC…

Lagos State lawmaker Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress primary for the Surulere 1 constituency seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The actor-turned-politician announced his decision in a statement, alleging that his supporters faced intimidation during the lead-up to the primary election. He said the development compromised the fairness of…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party under Kabiru Turaki, SAN, has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for president in 2027 without undergoing the party’s screening process. The announcement came Tuesday in Abuja from the faction’s screening panel. Speaking for the committee, former Niger State governor Babangida Aliyu said Jonathan’s track record as…

Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed reports that he’s eyeing the vice-presidential slot, making clear he’s in the race for the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket ahead of 2027. The former transport minister told Trust TV’s Daily Politics that buying the ADC nomination form was never about being a running mate.  “I didn’t buy the ADC presidential…

Discontent is spreading within the All Progressives Congress as multiple aspirants reject consensus deals and accuse party leaders of imposing candidates ahead of the 2026 primaries. In Zamfara North, APC senatorial hopeful Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi said he was excluded after party leaders chose to affirm sitting senators rather than hold open contests. He claimed…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has named Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship race. The governor announced the endorsement on Tuesday ahead of the APC primaries scheduled for May 21, 2026. He said the choice followed wide consultations with party leaders and structures across the state. AbdulRazaq described Seriki…

A supporter was killed and several others injured after armed hoodlums disrupted the APC primary election in Egbe, Alimosho, Lagos, on Saturday. The attack happened on Onilewura Street along Liasu Road. Gunmen fired shots into the venue, scattering party members and voters. During the panic, some suspects also robbed attendees of phones and other valuables.…

A number of sitting House of Representatives members failed to secure their party tickets in the recent APC primaries, including seven lawmakers from Benue State and House Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere. Ihonvbere, who represents Owan Federal Constituency, was defeated in his bid to return, highlighting strong opposition at the grassroots level even for senior party…

The APC primary for Surulere Federal Constituency ran into problems after no Independent National Electoral Commission officials showed up at the scheduled location. Party members and delegates who arrived for the exercise said the no-show caused confusion, with many unsure whether the process would proceed. The delay led to tension among supporters and sparked concerns…

Former Anambra governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have urged aspirants of the National Democratic Congress to steer clear of greed, vote-buying, and self-interest as political activity builds toward 2027. The message was delivered on May 16, 2026, at an aspirants’ summit in Abuja hosted by the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements. Obi was…

APC aspirant Mahmud Sadis Buba has pulled out of the race for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna after questions over his age surfaced online. Buba, who said he was 30, announced the withdrawal on Saturday, saying it followed talks with family, party leaders, and stakeholders and was meant to preserve APC unity ahead of…

The African Democratic Congress has rescheduled its screening for presidential and governorship hopefuls to Monday, May 18, 2026, after postponing the exercise that was meant to hold this weekend.  Party spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi said the change was made because of the security situation in parts of Northern Nigeria. He added that screening for federal legislative…