United States Congressman Riley Moore has said the US will pay close attention to Nigeria’s 2027 general election, stressing the importance of a credible and transparent electoral process. Moore made the remarks during a meeting with Nigerian political stakeholders, where he discussed democracy, governance and the need for free and fair elections ahead of the…
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has dismissed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The APC lawmaker argued that both opposition figures lack the political structure needed to challenge the ruling party, insisting…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says northern Muslim politicians cannot succeed without the support of Christians and other regions of the country, adding that he would support Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Kwankwaso said Nigeria’s politics requires broad national alliances beyond religion and ethnicity. “What we are saying now…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has warned those planning to rig the 2027 election to “rethink”, insisting that Nigerians must be allowed to choose their leaders freely. Obi spoke on Saturday during the inaugural national convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja. The party had earlier announced that…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he is open to working with any political actor committed to improving the welfare of Nigerians. Speaking in an interview with Noire TV, Obi said he is more concerned about the current state of the country than the next election cycle. “I’m not preoccupied…
Prof. Udenta Udenta, former national secretary of the defunct Action Alliance for Democracy (AD) says a presidential ticket featuring Peter Obi and a northern running mate could defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Udenta said any strong south-north pairing within the opposition stands a good chance…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reiterated that he won the 2023 presidential election but was denied victory by the system, insisting that such an outcome will not repeat in 2027. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful said he remains convinced of his…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, Nigerian cleric and founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has said Bola Tinubu is not certain of securing victory in the 2027 presidential election. Ayodele made the remark in a recent message to his congregation, where he spoke on the political outlook ahead of the next general election. According to the cleric,…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says he does not oppose the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Otti made the remark during a recent media chat. He said he sees no reason to oppose Tinubu’s second-term bid since he is also seeking re-election. “I’m not in a position to oppose the candidacy of the president….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is considering adopting a consensus method to select its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, disclosed this on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television. He said the party is weighing two options — consensus and direct primaries — since…
