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2027: Tension in Kwara as APC screens out 105 Assembly aspirants

2027: Tension in Kwara as APC screens out 105 Assembly aspirants

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin  There’s palpable tension in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State as no fewer than 105 aspirants seeking the Party’s ticket for the State House of Assembly election were screened out by the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. A document sighted by Vanguard at the party’s state secretariat on Thursday morning…

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Federal might won’t work in 2027 elections — Makinde

Federal might won’t work in 2027 elections — Makinde

IBADAN— GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared that federal might will not influence the outcome of the 2027 general elections. Makinde, who spoke at the Oyo state tourism summit held at the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre, ICC, expressed optimism that Nigerians would vote for leaders of their choice regardless of political influence. He said: “I believe…

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2027:  Kwankwaso tackles Baba-Ahmed over alleged demand for PRP presidential ticket

2027:  Kwankwaso tackles Baba-Ahmed over alleged demand for PRP presidential ticket

•We rejected Obi, Kwankwaso’s request for presidential ticket — Baba-Ahmed •PRP chair seeking attention, says Kwankwasiyya Movement By Hadiza Yusuf KANO—The National Chairman of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, has said former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and leader of New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, failed to join the PRP, ahead of the…

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Lagos Assembly: Why we want incumbents’ seats — New aspirants

Lagos Assembly: Why we want incumbents’ seats — New aspirants

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A quiet but significant shift is unfolding across Lagos State’s political landscape as a wave of new aspirants, many of them young, grassroots-driven and politically ambitious, are challenging sitting assembly members for tickets at the forthcoming All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries. Read Also: 2027: ‘If I’ve erred in any way, I’m sorry’, Elliot begs GbajabiamilaThe constituencies…

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PDP votes ‘ll secure victory for Tinubu, Oyebanji, says Fayose

PDP votes ‘ll secure victory for Tinubu, Oyebanji, says Fayose

By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has again declared support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election in the June 20, 2026 governorship race. Fayose said members of the Peoples Democratic Party who helped secure victories for President Bola Tinubu and Oyebanji in previous elections would do the same in the next governorship poll and the 2027 general…

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2027: ADC presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen rejects zoning politics

2027: ADC presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen rejects zoning politics

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dr Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, on Wednesday rejected zoning as the deciding factor in choosing Nigeria’s next president, saying the country needs competence and leadership capable of uniting Nigerians ahead of the 2027 election. Hayatu-Deen also declared himself ready for the ADC presidential primary, saying…

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Why I visited APC chairman – Wike

Why I visited APC chairman – Wike

By Omeiza Ajayi Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the furore over his Tuesday visit to the All Progressives Congress APC national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, declaring that he does not practice “politics of enmity” and owes no one a public account of his private associations. Wike, who spoke with journalists during an inspection of ongoing…

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2027: Fubara reaffirms loyalty to APC, dismisses defection rumours

2027: Fubara reaffirms loyalty to APC, dismisses defection rumours

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday broke his silence over widespread speculations that he had defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the ongoing realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Fubara made the clarification during an inspection tour of the…

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