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Court nullifies INEC timelines for 2027 elections, says commission exceeded its powers
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck down several provisions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable for the 2027 general elections, ruling that the electoral body acted beyond its legal powers by imposing deadlines on political parties. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court Abuja delivered the judgment on Wednesday in a suit filed by the…
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APC reschedules governorship, state assembly primaries in Bauchi, Kwara, Zamfara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the rescheduling of its governorship primary elections in Bauchi and Kwara states. The decision was contained in a statement on Thursday signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the statement, the governorship primaries in Bauchi and Kwara states will now hold on Friday, May 22, 2026, while State House…
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APC unveils 24 House of Reps candidates in Lagos
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Faleke and his counterpart in Alimosho Federal Constituency, Hon. Ganiyu Ayuba, are among the 24 successful candidates who emerged from the Lagos State House of Representatives primary election. Western Post reports that the APC conducted its House of Representatives…
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Oyo APC applauds members’ peaceful conduct during primaries
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended its members for their peaceful and orderly conduct during the recently concluded party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party gave the commendation on Thursday after concluding the fourth phase of its scheduled primaries, including the governorship primary, which produced a candidate from…
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There were cases of manipulation, imposition across Oyo — Adelabu
By Adejayan Gbenga Adebayo Adelabu, a governorship aspirant in the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged irregularities and intimidation during the party’s governorship primary election. Speaking with journalists after voting at Ward 9 in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, Adelabu described the exercise in his ward as peaceful and transparent. He also claimed strong support, saying over 430…
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Sanwo-Olu lauds turnout at APC governorship primary, backs Hamzat
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday described the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election as peaceful, orderly and reflective of internal party democracy after participating in the exercise at Ward E3 in Lagos Island Local Government Area. Sanwo-Olu, who arrived at the polling venue alongside his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, at about 11:44 a.m., said the…
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APC protesters give leadership 24-hour ultimatum over Assembly primary in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State on Thursday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the party leadership over alleged manipulation of the State House of Assembly primary election results. The aggrieved members, who staged a peaceful protest at the APC state secretariat in Osogbo, demanded the release…
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Agege APC affirms Hamzat as Lagos governorship candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Agege Chapter, on Thursday held its governorship primary at the Agege Stadium in Lagos, where party members and stakeholders gathered in large numbers to endorse the incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. During a call-and-response session with party supporters, the Speaker of…
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Kwankwaso denies working for Tinubu, backs Obi for NDC presidential ticket
Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed allegations that he is secretly supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that his political loyalty remains with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Kwankwaso spoke during an interview on Global TV on Wednesday night while reacting to claims by Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba…
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Crisis deepens in Ondo ADC as members protest alleged manipulation
By Boye Oyeyemi A crisis has engulfed the Ondo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress following the disqualification of some aspirants in the build-up to its selection process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The situation escalated on Thursday when aggrieved party members stormed Oyemekun Road in Akure, Ondo State capital, protesting what they described as a manipulated screening…
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