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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) fires a warning shot at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), predicting electoral failure in 2027. A key chieftain insists public anger and frustration will define the polls, while simultaneously calling for the immediate removal of the INEC Chairman over alleged bias.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu firmly endorses his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as the preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. This decisive move follows a high-level closed-door meeting where Hamzat officially declared his intention to run, solidifying a clear succession plan within the All Progressives Congress. The governor's backing signals a unified front and a defined political trajectory for the state's future leadership.
African Democratic Congress chieftain Ladan Salihu declares the ruling All Progressives Congress will fail the integrity and credibility test in the 2027 general elections. He asserts President Bola Tinubu's government faces overwhelming public anger and frustration. Salihu also ramps up calls for INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan's resignation, citing alleged bias.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) unveils a revised timetable for its 2027 primary elections, rescheduling the presidential contest to May 25 and the governorship primary to May 23. This adjustment, confirmed by the party's leadership, sets a new, condensed calendar for aspirants vying for party tickets across Nigeria.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today galvanises his Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the core engine of his 2027 re-election bid. At a high-stakes meeting in Abuja, Tinubu issues a direct challenge to party stalwarts, urging them to confront opposition narratives and champion his administration's reforms nationwide. The move signals an aggressive early start to the upcoming election cycle.
The 2027 election cycle kicks off next week with party primaries, setting the stage for decisive contests across Nigeria. In Lagos, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat secures the APC governorship ticket, backed by powerful party forces. Meanwhile, Akwa Ibom's PDP sees Governor Umo Eno cruise to nomination, even as an unexpected challenger emerges amidst internal party disarray.
Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurates multibillion-naira projects in Borno, publicly commending Governor Babagana Zulum’s stewardship. The high-profile visit by Zulum's predecessor underscores a strategic endorsement, solidifying their political bond ahead of the 2027 election cycle.
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