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2027: Obasa pledges to rally political structure behind Hamzat
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday hosted the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, at his official residence in GRA, Ikeja. During the visit, Obasa pledged to mobilise his extensive political structure in support of Hamzat ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Hamzat is widely regarded as the presumptive candidate…
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Bala Mohammed, Peter Obi discuss economy, national unity in Bauchi meeting
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has revealed that his recent meeting with former presidential candidate Peter Obi focused on key national issues, including economic recovery and the welfare of citizens. Mohammed disclosed this in a statement on Thursday following the closed-door meeting held at the Government House in Bauchi, which he described as timely. According to the governor, both…
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Tinubu meets APC governors in Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. According to a report by The Punch, the meeting, initially scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Council Chamber, commenced at about 5 p.m. after the venue was moved to the Conference Room of the President’s Office.…
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LAHA 2027: Lawmakers brace for uphill battle to keep seats
The prospects of the 39 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly securing automatic tickets for the 2027 elections appear to be fading, as the party leadership has opted to adopt direct primaries scheduled for May. However, the party also indicated that a consensus arrangement may be considered in constituencies where aspirants reach mutual agreement.…
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Executive-Legislative Parley: Lagos decides to endorse vibrant legislative aspirants, establish airline
By Adeola Ogunrinde As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the Lagos State Government on Thursday resolved to endorse legislative aspirants who are capable of effectively articulating the programmes and vision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both state and national levels. The decision formed part of the communique issued at the end of a three-day 19th…
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Iyabo Obasanjo alleges lack of inclusiveness in Ogun APC consensus
Former Ogun State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has alleged a lack of inclusiveness in the party’s consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Obasanjo said while she supported the consensus approach as a strategy to reduce internal tension and strengthen party unity, its implementation…
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Adebayo questions INEC’s credibility ahead 2027 elections
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has raised serious concerns over the ability and willingness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct credible elections in 2027, warning that Nigeria may have already “lost the opportunity” for free and fair polls. Speaking with journalists, Adebayo shifted the focus from opposition coalition-building to…
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Adeleke inaugurates 52-member campaign team, says victory is certain
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has inaugurated a 52-member Imole Campaign Council to drive his re-election bid, declaring that he already feels the “cloud of victory” ahead of the poll. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Adeleke said he was confident of victory for himself, his team and his political party, the Accord. He…
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Atiku urges National Assembly to amend Electoral Act over ballot provision
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to urgently review a controversial section of the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), warning that it could weaken the credibility of future elections if left unchanged. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku criticised Section 63 of the law, which…
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INEC begins deep audit of LP ahead 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday commenced a comprehensive verification exercise at the national secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja, deepening regulatory scrutiny of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC delegation, led by Mansur Hassan, is tasked with verifying the party’s leadership structure, membership register, financial records and compliance with statutory requirements, including proof…
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