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2027: Adebayo decries siege on SDP secretariat by security operatives
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has decried the alleged siege on the party’s national secretariat by security operatives on Thursday. Adebayo, in a statement by his media team, alleged that the action was part of a coordinated attempt to disrupt the SDP’s presidential nomination process ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to…
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Wike says no endorsement for 2027 Rivers governorship, denies alliance with Fubara
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he has not endorsed any individual for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Wike made this known on Wednesday during his monthly media chat in Abuja, stating that any decision on endorsement would only be taken after consultations within a coalition involving members of the Peoples Democratic Party…
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Hamzat submits APC governorship forms for Lagos 2027 race
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms on Thursday, ahead of the party’s primaries. Hamzat, in a statement on his facebook page, shortly after the submission, described his ambition as a continuation of…
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2027: Shettima submits Tinubu’s presidential nomination forms to APC
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday submitted the nomination and expression of interest forms for President Bola Tinubu, seeking a further four-year term under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The forms were submitted at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, where the Vice President was received by a diverse group of APC leaders, including Speaker…
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Oyo PDP guber aspirant Oguntoyinbo resigns over party crisis
By Adejayan Gbenga – A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, has resigned from the party, citing its prolonged internal crisis. Oguntoyinbo announced his decision in a letter addressed to the PDP chairman in the state, stating that his exit takes immediate effect. The former aspirant explained that his resignation…
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APC tells Ondo youths to register for PVC ahead of 2027 polls
By Boye Oyeyemi – The South-West chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to youths in Ondo State to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the call became necessary following the reopening of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across the country. In…
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Oyo PDP governorship aspirant Olajide Odidiomo resigns from party
By Adejayan Gbenga A member of the House of Representatives, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olajide represents the Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency of Oyo State. His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated May 5, 2026, addressed to the office of the PDP chairman of Ward 11 in…
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I’ll consult widely before taking decision on 2027-Jonathan tells youths
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to growing calls by some Nigerian youths urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying he has taken note of the appeals and would consult widely before making any political decision. Jonathan made the remarks on Thursday at his office in Abuja while receiving youth groups who visited him to press for his…
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Davido launches youth mobilisation campaign for Adeleke’s re-election
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afropop star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially launched the “Imole Youth Mobilisation” campaign council in Osun State ahead of the August 2026 governorship election. The singer announced the development via his Instagram page on Wednesday, disclosing that the launch followed his obtaining an Accord Party membership card in preparation for the forthcoming governorship…
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Makinde yet to pick preferred candidate for 2027 Oyo governorship — Aide
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has not endorsed any candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election, contrary to circulating rumours. This was disclosed by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a telephone conversation on Thursday with Western Post’s Oyo correspondent, stating that the governor is still consulting widely before making…
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