2 h. ago The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5)

INTRODUCTION In our last installment we examined the position of political parties and the court’s jurisdiction in pre-election matters. Today, we shall commence with a definition of post-election matters and later examine the grounds for questioning an election, patterns of judicial intervention in electoral outcomes- the 1999 and 2023 elections in focus. We will then […] The post The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Will Complete 8 Years In Office, Says Akwa Ibom Gov

Apparently not interested in his party regaining power at the centre in 2027, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be in office for two terms of eight years. Eno, a governor elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party […]

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28 h. ago 2027: “Atiku’s Presidential Bid Will Collapse PDP” — Bode George

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar cannot be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Monday, George, who is also a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, emphasized that the party must respect its internal rotational zoning agreement, which […] The post 2027: “Atiku’s Presidential Bid Will Collapse PDP” — Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a former Yobe State gubernatorial candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, has clarified the party’s stance on coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections while dismissing rumours of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to PDP members in Potiskum, Yobe’s largest town, over the […] The post Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Labour Party Leaders Must Unite For 2027 Elections – Arabambi

National publicity secretary of Labour Party, Dr Abayomi Arabambi, has asked the party’s leaders to put their house in order to achieve success at the 2027 general elections. Arabambi, who stated this at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, said fighting and contesting the results of the 2023 general elections that brought President Bola Tinubu to […]

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4 d. ago Abia APC stakeholders settle differences, vow to deliver Tinubu, win 2027 State guber ticket 

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Hitherto disunited stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) Abia State chapter, have agreed to come under one umbrella as a united family to deliver President Bola Tinubu and wrest power from Governor Alex Otti-led Labour Party (LP) government in the 2027 general election. Those in attendance at the stakeholders’ meeting held […] The post Abia APC stakeholders settle differences, vow to deliver Tinubu, win 2027 State guber ticket  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja   The Aso Villa home of Abia-North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday evening played host to Top stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in the state on the behest of the Party’s National Welfare Officer of the party, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, in collaboration with the state leadership. […] The post Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Labour Party To Make Amends For Past Mistakes In 2027 Elections” – Peter Obi Assures

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, stated on Wednesday that the party is committed to correcting past mistakes in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at LP’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Obi emphasised that the party would focus on ensuring that the right candidates are selected to represent the […] The post “Labour Party To Make Amends For Past Mistakes In 2027 Elections” – Peter Obi Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Wike vowed to kill PDP because he didn’t get vice presidential ticket – BOT member, Tapgun

Asks party to forget 2027 election   From Jude Owuamanam, Jos   A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Plateau state, Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun, has disclosed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, vowed that he […] The post Wike vowed to kill PDP because he didn’t get vice presidential ticket – BOT member, Tapgun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PDP will clinch governorship seat in Ogun, win many elective positions in 2027, party chair, Tella boasts

…as party chieftain empowers constituents    From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta     The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Abayomi Tella, has expressed confidence that the party will clinch the governorship seat in 2027. “To all our intending aspirants, it’s not until the election is about six months that you would be […] The post PDP will clinch governorship seat in Ogun, win many elective positions in 2027, party chair, Tella boasts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu Has Prioritised Delivery Of Democracy Dividends – Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said President Bola Tinubu has been encouraging them as political leaders to always deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians. This came as the Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said governors, federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, local government chairmen and others holding elective positions are delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians […]

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1 week ago “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South

Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has called on the people of Abia South senatorial district to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Nkwonta urged local party leaders to launch an aggressive membership drive, […] The post “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027 election: How opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu – Ex

The Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party in the 2015 general election, Martin Onovo, has revealed what the opposition parties can do to unseat President Bola Tinubu during the 2027 presidential election. Onovo, who is an activist and Head of Policy Positions, Movement for Fundamental Changes, said only unity and the emergence of Read More

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2 w. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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2 w. ago 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has expressed willingness to step down his 2027 ambition for any candidate who is ready to fix Nigeria’s problems. Adebayo emphasized that he will give up his ambition in the next election if SDP provide a better person who can lead the party and Nigeria […] The post 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Labour Party’ll Use Anambra Guber Poll To Test 2027 Victory – Julius Abure

Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, has stated that the party will use the upcoming Anambra governorship election in November as a test for its anticipated victory in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Awka on Sunday during a forum organized by the party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI), Abure emphasised that the […] The post Labour Party’ll Use Anambra Guber Poll To Test 2027 Victory – Julius Abure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago LP using Anambra governorship poll to test popularity – Abure

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has announced that the party will use the November governorship election in Anambra State to test the party’s level of preparedness and popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abure stated this in Awka, Anambra State capital, on Saturday at a forum organised by an organ Read More

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2 w. ago 2027: New Political Party Unveils Logo, Eyes INEC Registration

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new political party, Team New Nigeria (TNN) has unveiled its logo and slogan saying it has completed plans to register the political party. In a statement by the party’s spokesman, Dr Mohammed Adah Shaibu, the party announced that it has unanimously agreed on its logo, slogan, motto and […]

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2 w. ago 2027: SDP will present trusted candidates to win Oyo — Mulikat Akande

Tribune Online 2027: SDP will present trusted candidates to win Oyo — Mulikat Akande The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the South West, Mulikat Akande, has announced that the party intends to present reliable and proven candidates for elective positions in order to challenge the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State during the 2027 general elections. In an interview with reporters over the weekend, […] 2027: SDP will present trusted candidates to win Oyo — Mulikat Akande Tribune Online

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2 w. ago SDP Welcomes Former PRP Governorship Candidates Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Former governorship candidates of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) have defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), pledging their support for the party’s vision ahead of the 2027 elections. The defectors include notable figures such as Emiyare Etete (Rivers), Elder Chris Agu (Enugu), and Capt. Ahmed Kaugama (Jigawa). They were received by SDP National Chairman, […] The post SDP Welcomes Former PRP Governorship Candidates Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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