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Dr Hakeem Baba‑Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, said APC backers are assuming they can buy off voters in Northern Nigeria as the 2027 general election approaches, and cautioned against any manipulation of the results.
The Court of Appeal has thrown out Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's criminal defamation case against former Senate President Bukola Saraki, reigniting political battles in Kwara State as the 2027 election cycle gains momentum.
The Yoruba group in Borno State has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, highlighting economic reforms and improved fuel availability. Their leader, Saka Ganiyu Abiodun, said the support is based on policy performance, not ethnicity, and hinted at backing Vice‑President Kashim Shettima for the 2031 succession.
Israel "DMW" Afeare, the logistics manager for Nigerian music star Davido, announced his support for former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement follows criticism of Davido’s earlier stance on the ruling party and his uncle’s political alignment.
Professor Oba AbdulRaheem is chairing the Kwara APC Peace Committee, which convened on 17 September at his Ilorin home to settle internal disputes within the All Progressives Congress and boost the party's prospects for the 2027 general elections.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress filed a petition on 16 October 2026 accusing an INEC official of producing multiple inconsistent reports on its Kano governorship primary, claiming the documents contain conflicting information about candidates and lack essential details.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and presidential hopeful Peter Obi have both called on President Bola Tinubu to defend his record in person rather than rely on governors and party allies, citing the economic hardships Nigerians have endured ahead of the 2027 election.
The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State pledged to secure about two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, unveiling the target at a massive rally in Dutse that also celebrated Governor Umar Namadi's re‑election bid.
The All Progressives Congress declared its full preparedness to clinch the 2027 general elections, while accusing opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of offering no substantive alternatives.
Governor Uba Sani called on state and federal appointees in Kaduna to intensify political coordination ahead of the APC’s campaign flag‑off on 24 October, urging a united effort to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election in 2027.
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential hopeful of the African Action Congress, used his X post to demand justification for a televised event celebrating Seyi Tinubu, arguing that the nation faces hunger, unemployment and insecurity under the Tinubu administration.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said his 2023 alliance with President Bola Tinubu did not bring the national cohesion, fairness and capable government he expected, and he now regrets supporting the president.
The Social Democratic Party’s governorship candidate for Benue State, Prof. Sebastine Hon, SAN, was not included in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) published list of 12 candidates for the 2027 election, prompting confusion among party members and calls for clarification.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee has prolonged the terms of the party’s executive committees in Ekiti and Osun until March 28, 2027, to maintain cohesion ahead of the 2027 general election. The move delays ward, local government and state congresses in both states.
Hanks Anuku appealed for patience with President Bola Tinubu, stressing that many of Nigeria’s challenges existed before his administration and should not be wholly blamed on him. He also reiterated his support for the president’s agenda despite ongoing criticism.