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Nigeria’s Supreme Court holds the fate of two major opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as it reserves judgments in their protracted leadership battles. These rulings will critically shape the 2027 election landscape, determining if a robust multi-party system endures or if the nation slides further towards a dominant one-party state.

Professor Pat Utomi, founder of the Big Tent Coalition, makes a decisive move, unveiling ‘Obidient Connect’ to systematically organise and empower Nigerians for the 2027 general elections. This civic-tech platform aims to structure citizen power at every polling unit, ensuring transparency and protecting the electoral process from manipulation. The launch signals a strategic push to transform widespread support into tangible political influence.

The Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West firmly endorses Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, hailing his unwavering commitment to multi-party democracy. This strong backing comes as the party dismisses recent impeachment rumours, asserting Makinde's administration delivers crucial democratic dividends.
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