Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun strategic moves toward the 2027 presidential election, even as internal debates intensify over a possible comeback for former President Goodluck Jonathan and Labour Party’s 2023 candidate, Peter Obi. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday announced the creation of two committees — one to review the zoning of national offices and another to determine the presidential ticket arrangement. Both are expected to

With the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Convention slated for November 15–16, 2025 in Ibadan, top party figures are lining up to contest the National Chairman position, amid growing calls for a consensus-based selection process Main Aspirants and Internal Dynamics Reported frontrunners include Professor Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information; ex-party chair Kawu Baraje; and former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi. Current acting Chairman Umar Damagum is also believed to

Despite holding power at the federal level and in 23 states, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing increasing internal crises across multiple state chapters, threatening the party's unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. From Lagos and Rivers to Benue, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom, the ruling party is battling factional disputes, leadership tussles, and allegations of imposition that have raised concerns within the party hierarchy. These internal conflicts have

A major political debate is unfolding over a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution aimed at synchronizing all elections in Nigeria to a single day, beginning in 2027. The proposal, initiated by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, suggests that presidential, governorship, national, and state legislative elections should be held simultaneously. Proponents argue that this change would significantly reduce election-related costs and

Former political adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has criticised President Bola Tinubu for remaining silent on rumours suggesting plans to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed said the President’s direct intervention would have ended the speculation. “If these stories have no truth, the President should have personally said, ‘I have confidence in my Vice President; stop this nonsense.’ But

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may announce a new National Chairman on Thursday when its National Executive Committee (NEC) convenes in Abuja, sources revealed. The position became vacant in June after former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, resigned, citing health reasons—a move widely seen as linked to internal power struggles and strategic realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Since his exit, Deputy National Chairman Ali Dalori has been

Zoning, consensus top NEC meeting agenda • Makinde, Bala tipped as frontrunners The battle for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2027 is gathering momentum following the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, creating an open field for new aspirants. Sources within the party confirmed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed are among those eyeing the ticket, while other aspirants are

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday hosted Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The closed-door meeting highlighted ongoing consultations between the Presidency and state governments on governance and development issues. Governor Eno, accompanied by Akpabio and two other prominent Akwa Ibom politicians, held discussions believed to focus on strengthening federal-state collaboration and addressing key matters of national interest.