4 d. ago Nasarawa 2027: Abdullahi Adamu under fire as stakeholders reject former governor’s zoning position

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Former Governor of Nasarawa State Abdullahi Adamu is facing sharp criticism following his recent call for Nasarawa’s governorship seat to be zoned to the Western Zone in 2027, a comment many stakeholders say is “divisive,” “self-serving,” and “out of touch” with the realities of modern democratic politics. Speaking during the All […] The post Nasarawa 2027: Abdullahi Adamu under fire as stakeholders reject former governor’s zoning position appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2027: No plan to impose me as Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate — Adelabu

Tribune Online 2027: No plan to impose me as Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate — Adelabu Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has debunked insinuations that President Bola Tinubu will impose him on the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State as the 2027 governorship candidate of the party. He said the APC would conduct a primary when the time comes, noting that the best candidate would emerge without any imposition. […] 2027: No plan to impose me as Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate — Adelabu Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Ganduje Resigns As APC National Chairman Over Health Concerns

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stepped down from his position, citing health concerns. The resignation, which is effective immediately, marks a sudden twist in the party’s leadership as it gears up for critical political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano […] The post Ganduje Resigns As APC National Chairman Over Health Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2027: APC Kwara North guber aspirants agree on consensus candidate

Tribune Online 2027: APC Kwara North guber aspirants agree on consensus candidate In preparation for purpose-driven ambition in the 2027 governorship elections in Kwara, the four governorship aspirants from the Kwara North senatorial district have met with... 2027: APC Kwara North guber aspirants agree on consensus candidate Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Tinubu More Focused On 2027, Defections Than Budget Implementation – Dickson

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is more preoccupied with political activities ahead of the 2027 elections than with governance. He further accused the President of neglecting the implementation of Nigeria’s capital budget. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, Dickson said the government had “grounded” and […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu More Concerned About 2027 Poll Than Budget Implementation — Dickson

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has said that the federal government under President Bola Tinubu was more preoccupied with political activities ahead of the 2027 elections than with governance, accusing the administration of neglecting 2024 capital budget implementation. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, Dickson said the government had been “grounded” […]

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9 d. ago VP slot: Premature to start politics of 2027 — Deputy Senate President

Tribune Online VP slot: Premature to start politics of 2027 — Deputy Senate President "When the time comes, we'll play politics in 2027. But this time is for governance. This is the issue. VP slot: Premature to start politics of 2027 — Deputy Senate President Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Oyo 2027: APC aspirant, Oladele, inaugurates team to boost guber ambition

Tribune Online Oyo 2027: APC aspirant, Oladele, inaugurates team to boost guber ambition “Some elders in Oyo State reached out to me at different times to run for governorship. I kept turning them down until..." Oyo 2027: APC aspirant, Oladele, inaugurates team to boost guber ambition Tribune Online

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9 d. ago A situation where governors dispense peanuts to LGs from huge allocations is unlawful, irrational —Niyi Aborisade

Tribune Online A situation where governors dispense peanuts to LGs from huge allocations is unlawful, irrational —Niyi Aborisade Chief Niyi Aborisade is a lawyer, human rights activist, historian, author, and poet. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he shares his thought on zoning principle, money politics in Nigeria and his plan to contest the governorship election in Oyo State. Feelers indicate your interest in the Oyo State governorship race in 2027. Why are […] A situation where governors dispense peanuts to LGs from huge allocations is unlawful, irrational —Niyi Aborisade Tribune Online

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1 week ago Imo: Okigwe zone should produce next governor –Mbah, analyst

By Chinelo Obogo A political analyst, Sir Emmanuel Mbah, is advocating for political equity among Imo State’s three senatorial zones: Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu. He said that while calls for Owerri zone to produce the governor by 2031 are valid, the imbalances affecting all zones must be addressed. He pointed out that, by 2027, Orlu […] The post Imo: Okigwe zone should produce next governor –Mbah, analyst appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fresh budget extension incurs senators’ anger as Dickson accuses executive of abandoning governance for 2027 politics

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Senate, on Tuesday, granted a fresh extension for the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 Appropriation Act to December 31, 2025. Fiery contributions from lawmakers revealed deep frustration with the federal government’s failure to deliver critical infrastructure and services to Nigerians, with Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West) […] The post Fresh budget extension incurs senators’ anger as Dickson accuses executive of abandoning governance for 2027 politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: PDP tackles Gov Okpebholo over promise to secure 2.5 million votes for Tinubu 

The Edo State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has tackled the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over his promise. read more 2027: PDP tackles Gov Okpebholo over promise to secure 2.5 million votes for Tinubu 

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1 week ago 2027: Itsekiri political bigwigs, leaders, stakeholders unite, endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Itsekiri political bigwigs, leaders and stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC), have forged a united front, endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office come 2027. The leaders and stakeholders, who are meeting for rhe first time since the defection […] The post 2027: Itsekiri political bigwigs, leaders, stakeholders unite, endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “I’m Not Running For VP” – Wamakko Warns Against False 2027 Claims

Senator Aliyu Wamakko has denied speculations suggesting he is nursing a vice-presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former governor of Sokoto State and current Senator representing Sokoto North issued a statement through his media aide, Abdallah El-Kurebe on Sunday , disassociating himself from claims linking him to a potential candidacy. The rumors […] The post “I’m Not Running For VP” – Wamakko Warns Against False 2027 Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wamakko denies 2027 VP ambition, blasts Kebbe LG chairman, media report

Tribune Online Wamakko denies 2027 VP ambition, blasts Kebbe LG chairman, media report Former Governor of Sokoto State and serving Senator, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto, has firmly disassociated himself from a report linking him to a purported 2027 vice-presidential ambition. Wamakko denies 2027 VP ambition, blasts Kebbe LG chairman, media report Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘It’s Premature To Run Now’, Speaker Suleiman Speaks On Calls To Contest Bauchi Gov’ship Seat

Bauchi State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman, has responded to growing calls urging him to contest in the 2027 governorship election, asserting that his current focus remains on governance and legislative service, not future political ambitions. The call for Suleiman to throw his hat into the ring was made earlier this week […]

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2 w. ago Jigawa guber: NNPP candidate, Ringim, rules out defection to APC

Tribune Online Jigawa guber: NNPP candidate, Ringim, rules out defection to APC "I will never join APC, even if the party made me a sole governorship candidate in 2027" Jigawa guber: NNPP candidate, Ringim, rules out defection to APC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers: Sole Administrator Ibas Jerks Up 2025 Budget By ₦365bn

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (Rtd) has jerked up the State’s proposed 2025 budget by N360billion. While in the communication forwarded to both the Senate and the House of Representatives by President Bola Tinubu on May 27, N1.481trillion was proposed as 2025 budget for the State, Ibas gave a fresh […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns

Tribune Online 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns Presidential campaign posters of the Oyo State Governor, Chief Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, have flooded Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa State, as well as some local government headquarters and major towns across the state. 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Good performance: Otti deserves second tenure – Abia lawmaker 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia A member of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Ucheonye Stephen Akachukwu has appealed to the people of Abia to ensure they return Governor Alex Otti to power in 2027, stating that the Governor deserves a second tenure because of his good performance. Hon Akachukwu made the appeal when he received […] The post Good performance: Otti deserves second tenure – Abia lawmaker  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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