APC Denies Plans to Replace Shettima as Vice President in 2027
APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has dismissed media speculation about replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima on the 2027 ticket, calling such reports premature and baseless.
Category : Elections
Yusuf's Defection: Loyalty Dead in Nigerian Politics
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's controversial shift from NNPP to APC raises questions about loyalty, mentorship, and political betrayal in Nigeria's political landscape ahead of 2027 elections.
APC Leader: Dropping Shettima Could Hurt 2027 Election Chances
A prominent APC chieftain from Anambra State cautions the party against replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima with a Northern Christian ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning it could weaken party prospects and disrupt strategic alliances.
Shari'ah Council Rejects 2027 Elections Under INEC Chairman
The Supreme Council for Sharia Law in Nigeria demands INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan's resignation, warning Muslims won't accept elections under his leadership. The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria defends his constitutional rights.
Kano Senator Demands Return of Party Vehicles After Defection
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga directs former NNPP local government chairmen in Kano Central to immediately return official vehicles following their defection to APC, sparking political reactions.
NNPP Denies Kwankwaso-APC Defection Talks for 2027
The New Nigeria People's Party has dismissed reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso negotiated defection to APC, calling them deliberate lies to undermine his political influence.
Kwankwaso Delays ADC Move Over Obi's 2027 Ticket
Rabiu Kwankwaso postpones defection to ADC amid uncertainty about Peter Obi's presidential candidacy. Northern leaders advise caution as Obasanjo brokers alliance for 2027 elections.
ADC's 2027 Strategy Against Tinubu and APC
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf discusses how the African Democratic Congress could orchestrate an upset in Nigeria's 2027 elections against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC through strategic coalition-building.
Shettima's Role in Tinubu's 2027 Election Chances Analyzed
Political commentator Omotayo Yusuf assesses Vice President Kashim Shettima's political weight in Northern Nigeria and its impact on President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
CJID Trains INEC Officials on Combating Election Misinformation
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development partners with INEC to train officials on media information literacy and fact-checking ahead of the February 21 Area Council election in Abuja.
INEC Recognizes Nenadi Usman-Led Labour Party After Court Order
The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially listed Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chairperson following a Federal High Court directive, intensifying the party's leadership crisis.
Ex-Ondo First Lady Supports Peter Obi for 2027 Election
Betty Akeredolu, former Ondo State first lady, declares support for Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid and announces her own senatorial ambition for Imo East.
Obi Ally Ife Salako Quits Labour Party for ADC
Ife Salako, the Lagos State coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has resigned from the Labour Party and announced his move to the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.
APC Chieftain: North Uncomfortable with Christian-Christian Ticket
APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu warns that a Christian-Christian presidential ticket would alienate Muslim voters in Northern Nigeria, arguing the region's demographics favor Muslim candidates.
Court Nullifies PDP Ibadan Convention, Bars Turaki Leadership
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the PDP national convention held in November 2025, barring Kabiru Turaki's leadership and recognizing a caretaker committee as the legitimate NWC.
INEC Partners Ekiti Monarchs for Peaceful 2026 Election
INEC collaborates with Ekiti traditional rulers to ensure peaceful 2026 governorship election, devolves voter registration to ward level for greater participation.
Plateau Senator Defects from ADP to APC
Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang has officially defected from the Action Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, citing irreconcilable differences within his former party.
North Central Youths Launch Tinubu 2027 Support Group
Youths from Nigeria's North Central region have established a support group to mobilize grassroots backing for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, with plans for formal inauguration in Abuja.
Peter Obi Denies Inciting Attacks on Atiku Ahead of 2027
Peter Obi denies allegations of encouraging Obidient Movement members to insult opposition leaders like Atiku Abubakar, emphasizing his rejection of verbal attacks amid ADC tensions.
Shariah Council Warns INEC on 2027 Election Integrity
Nigeria's Supreme Council for Shari'ah issues strong warning to electoral commission ahead of 2027 polls, emphasizing that compromised elections won't be recognized.
4 Political Defections That Could Shake Nigeria in 2027
Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, political analysts are watching four heavyweight politicians whose potential party defections could dramatically alter the nation's political dynamics and power structures.
Iyabo Obasanjo Joins APC in Ogun Ahead of 2027 Elections
Prof Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly registered as an APC member in Ogun State, sparking intense political speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nigeria's 2027 Elections: Portable Mandates Redefine Politics
Analysis of Nigeria's shifting political landscape ahead of 2027 elections, focusing on defections, institutional alignment, and how electoral mandates have become tradable credentials in power dynamics.
APC Mourns Social Media Influencer Ada Buhari's Death
The All Progressives Congress mourns social media influencer Ada Buhari, praising her dedication while supporters raise questions about her untimely demise and past political endorsements.
Aregbesola: Governors Can't Secure APC's 2027 Win
ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola warns APC that influx of governors won't guarantee 2027 election victory, citing 2023 results as evidence against governor influence theory.
Northern Youths Raise N200m for Tinubu's 2027 APC Form
The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum has announced raising N200 million to purchase President Bola Tinubu's APC presidential nomination form for 2027, endorsing his second term bid and launching the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Platform.
APC Chieftain Warns Against Changing Tinubu/Shettima Ticket
Professor Haruna Yerima cautions that tampering with the successful presidential ticket would be a grave mistake for the ruling party in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
APC Controls 29 States as Kano Governor Defects
The All Progressives Congress now dominates 29 out of 36 Nigerian states following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's defection from NNPP, with a detailed breakdown across geopolitical zones.
Ganduje Backs Kano Gov Yusuf for 2027 After APC Return
Former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has pledged full party support for Kano Governor Abba Yusuf's second-term ambition in 2027, following the governor's defection from NNPP to APC, marking a significant political shift in Kano state.
APC Denies VP Shettima Dropping Rumors for 2027
Nigeria's ruling APC party has firmly denied media reports suggesting President Tinubu will replace VP Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 elections, calling such claims baseless speculation.
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