INEC announces timetable for 2027 general elections

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, with governorship and state Houses of Assembly polls scheduled for March 6, 2027. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the election timetable at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. “This action […]

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Obasanjo steps in, plots Obi-Kwankaso ticket for 2027 general elections

A circulating report has indicated that former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is spearheading efforts to bring former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together for a joint presidential ticket. Daily Trust reports that Obasanjo believes that a joint ticket involving the duo would create a better chance of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]

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States that may slide from APC in 2019 general elections

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) faces a litmus-test in next year’s general elections after enjoying what looked like an easy ride in 2015 as it appears set to lose grip of some states. After the conduct of the presidential, governorship and legislative primaries, the ruling party is facing some challenges as the number of […]

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