Jigawa PDP Swaps NA Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections
Jigawa PDP defends swapping National Assembly candidates for 2027, replacing Aminu Wada Abubakar with ex-IGP Suleiman Abba in Jigawa Central, citing electoral strength.
Category : Elections
INEC Pledges Neutrality as 2027 Campaigns Begin, Warns on Misinformation
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan declares no preferred candidate or party for 2027, signs peace accord, warns against misinformation and violence, and scales up logistics with 1.4 million ad hoc staff.
Atiku, Makinde Absent as 2027 Candidates Sign Peace Accord
Presidential candidates signed the First National Peace Accord in Abuja on August 18, 2026, with Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde notably absent. INEC warns of hate speech and AI-driven misinformation.
Fact-Check: Atiku Did Not Step Down for Peter Obi
A viral Threads claim that Atiku Abubakar stepped down for Peter Obi in the 2027 race is false, says DUBAWA. Atiku's aide calls it fake news, and no official announcement exists.
Tinubu Signs 2027 Peace Accord, Urges Non-Violent Campaigns
President Tinubu, represented by SGF Akume, signed a peace accord for the 2027 elections, urging parties to reject violence and uphold democratic principles.
2027: Tinubu, Obi, Sowore Sign Peace Accord in Abuja
Presidential candidates, including Peter Obi and Omoyele Sowore, signed the National Peace Accord in Abuja on August 18, 2026, ahead of the 2027 elections, with INEC pledging credible polls.
Obi, Sowore, Others Sign 2027 Peace Accord in Abuja
Presidential candidates, including Peter Obi and Omoyele Sowore, signed the National Peace Accord in Abuja on August 18, pledging peaceful 2027 elections. INEC plans to deploy 1.4 million ad hoc staff across 176,000 polling units.
Adeleke's 2026 Osun Vote Surge: 13 LGAs Show Major Gains
Adeleke increased votes in all 13 LGAs he won in 2022, with Ede North up 48%, total votes rising from 204,428 to 261,839 in 2026.
TMG Commends INEC, Osun Voters, Urges Judiciary to Protect Mandate
TMG praises INEC and Osun voters for peaceful Aug 15, 2026 governorship election, urges judiciary to protect mandates and curb vote buying.
Osun Gov Adeleke Denies ADC Electoral Deal After Re-election
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied any electoral deal with the ADC, crediting his re-election victory entirely to God and the people of Osun State.
ADC Candidate Najeem Salaam Thanks Aregbesola, Voters After Osun 2026
ADC's Najeem Salaam thanks Osun voters and Aregbesola after the 2026 election, emphasising development over power, as APC's Oyebamiji alleges post-poll violence.
Wike: Tinubu Didn't Want APC Victory in Osun, I'd Have Won
Minister Nyesom Wike says President Tinubu didn't pursue APC victory in Osun governorship election, claiming he would have won if deployed, and predicts easier 2027 contest.
Atiku Reveals How He Blocked Tinubu as Running Mate
Atiku Abubakar reveals he blocked Bola Tinubu as running mate due to Muslim-Muslim ticket concerns, and shares how he conditioned his support for Buhari in 2014.
INEC Begins 2027 Election Preparations, Targets Women, Youth, PWDs
INEC has launched intensified preparations for the 2027 General Election, focusing on voter education and inclusivity. A joint meeting of key departments set priorities, targeting women, youth, persons with disabilities, and civil society groups.
ADC admits partnering Accord to block APC in Osun election
ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi says the party deliberately allied with Accord to stop APC in Osun, a strategy he says proves opposition unity can defeat APC in 2027.
US Embassy in Nigeria Suspends Nonimmigrant Visa Services
The US Embassy in Nigeria announced suspension of all routine nonimmigrant visa services, including tourist, business, and petition-based visas, effective August 18, 2026.
Oyebamiji Raises Alarm Over Post-Election Violence in Osun
APC's Bola Oyebamiji calls for police intervention as violence against party members escalates 24 hours after Osun election, while respecting the electoral outcome.
APC Rejects Osun Gov Election Results, Claims Adeleke Didn't Win
APC's Osun campaign DG, Oluwole Oke, says party won't congratulate Adeleke, disputing INEC's declaration after thorough review.
Adeleke Set to Win Osun Governorship, INEC Collates Final Results
Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party is set to be declared winner of Osun governorship election with 511,067 votes against APC's 444,811, a margin of 66,256 votes, according to INEC results from all 30 LGAs.
APC Agents Absent as Osun Governorship Result Collation Ends
APC officials and agents were absent during the final collation of Osun governorship election results at INEC HQ in Osogbo, signaling the party's apparent concession. Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party led with over 60,000 votes.
Osun Residents Hail INEC for Credible Governorship Election
Residents of Ede North and Ede South in Osun State praised INEC for a peaceful governorship election, celebrating Governor Adeleke's victory and urging improvements before the presidential poll.
Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Re-election, Urges Unity
President Tinubu congratulates Osun Governor Adeleke on re-election, urging unity and praising democratic process. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat APC's Oyebamiji.
APC Youth Leader Names Tinubu, Adeleke, Davido as Osun Influencers
APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel says Tinubu's restraint, Adeleke's grassroots appeal, and Davido's youth mobilization defined Osun governorship election, which Adeleke won with 511,067 votes.
APC Chieftain Blames Internal Divisions for Osun Defeat
APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu attributes the party's Osun governorship defeat to internal divisions and candidate emergence resentment, not external factors.
Abiodun Congratulates Adeleke on Re-election as Osun Governor
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun congratulates Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 15 August election victory, praising the peaceful conduct and democratic strength.
APM Wins All 20 Chairmanship Seats in Bauchi LG Polls
The Allied People's Movement (APM) won all 20 chairmanship seats in Bauchi's local government elections, with BASIEC announcing 319 councillorship seats also secured by the party.
Doris Ogala Vows to Become Abia Governor, Challenges Otti
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala declares she will be Abia State's next governor, citing a divine mandate and challenging Governor Alex Otti's development claims.
Osun Election: Adeleke's Council Reviews Electoral Violence
The Imole Campaign Council has begun a post-election review of the Osun governorship poll, ordering documentation of violence victims across all 30 LGAs, regardless of political affiliation.
APC Youth Leader Names 3 Personalities That Shaped Osun Election
APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel credits Tinubu, Adeleke, and Davido for shaping Osun governorship election outcome, urging the party to address youth mobilisation weaknesses before 2027.
Obasanjo Visits Adeleke After Osun Victory, Dances With Him
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo made a surprise congratulatory visit to Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke after his re-election, dancing with him. Adeleke won by over 66,000 votes.
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