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Stakeholders from Benue South Senatorial District (Idoma Nation) are demanding the governorship and the Speaker position in the Benue State House of Assembly for the 2027 elections, citing decades of political marginalization.
A group, the Riverine Governor 2023 (RG23) movement, is calling for political stakeholders in Rivers State to support riverine Ijaw completing two terms as governor, citing equity and fairness ahead of the 2027 elections. The movement highlighted historical power distribution imbalances in the state.
A political movement for women in Yola is urging the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, Ahmed Aminu Galadima, to step down and enter the gubernatorial race in Adamawa State. This demand was made during a convention organized by the Galadima Women Support Group.
The race for the Lagos State governorship in the 2027 elections has heated up, featuring prominent figures such as former Governor Akinwumi Ambode, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat among others. Consultations are underway with APC leaders, although some contenders remain discreet about their ambitions.
As the 2027 general elections approach, the competition for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Kwara State is heating up. Various political aspirants are establishing their presence and mobilizing support as they prepare for the race.
Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). His announcement was made public through a campaign flyer released over the weekend.
The Court of Appeal in Akure has validated the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections in Ekiti State, confirming Dr. Wole Oluyede as the party’s selected candidate for governor. This ruling overturns a previous decision by the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti.
Recent media reports have sparked speculation that Professor Muhammad Ali Pate may consider running for the governorship of Bauchi State in the upcoming 2027 elections. However, there has been no official confirmation of such intentions from the minister.
A Federal High Court has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and publish Oluwole Oluyede as the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate for the upcoming 2026 Ekiti governorship election.
Hon. Shehu Bawa ABG, a former House of Representatives member, has declared his intention to run for the governorship of Kaduna State in 2027, citing the need for improved leadership in the region. He aims to change the political landscape through the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Sani, a prominent Islamic Scholar, has announced his intention to contest for the governorship of Sokoto State in the 2027 elections. His decision follows visits to numerous villages where he heard urgent complaints regarding basic amenities.
Kinsmen of Governor Hyacinth Alia from the Kunav region of Benue State are rallying against his re-election efforts for the 2027 gubernatorial race, criticizing his governance and escalating insecurity issues.
Lola Ashiru, the Deputy Senate Leader and senator for the Kwara South District, has announced his ambition to contest for the governorship of Kwara State in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele highlights the reasons behind Ogun West's failure to produce a governor over the past 50 years, linking it to structural exclusion and internal divisions. He emphasizes the area's economic contributions and calls for unity among local elites to change this narrative ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has announced that the governorship ticket for the 2027 elections is available to all qualified candidates without zoning or rotation constraints. Party chairman Hon. Adamu Issa Bawa confirmed this policy during a recent radio interview.
