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Saturday, February 28, 2027 — Presidential & National Assembly Elections
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Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni says Wike’s growing political influence is reshaping APC calculations, warning governors to pay attention.
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Peter Obi says election riggers will face prosecution under his administration if elected president in 2027, pledging tougher enforcement of electoral laws.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified Hope Uzodimma’s APC senatorial nomination and ordered INEC to recognise former governor Rochas Okorocha.
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SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo says Nigeria can manage Ebola risks without cancelling political campaigns or postponing the 2027 general election.
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Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Tinubu to take responsibility for Nigeria’s economic hardship instead of blaming opposition parties.
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Omoyele Sowore has accused Peter Obi of switching political platforms for electoral advantage, questioning the NDC’s role ahead of 2027.
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APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says Tinubu deserves another term to deepen economic reforms and translate them into prosperity.
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Thousands of APC supporters gathered at Kaduna Township Stadium on Saturday as the ruling party launched its campaign for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused Atiku Abubakar and the ADC of planning to use deepfakes and fabricated documents to discredit its Kaduna rally.
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The African Democratic Congress has challenged the APC to provide evidence linking Atiku Abubakar and the opposition party to alleged deepfake videos and fabricated documents targeting its Kaduna campaign rally.
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A Peoples Democratic Party chieftain has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to highlight his record in office as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Makinde’s presidential campaign says the South-West should retain the presidency for another four years, arguing that regional rotation should continue.
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The Turaki-led PDP has rejected cooperation with the APC, warning that cross-party support for Tinubu’s re-election could weaken Nigeria’s multiparty democracy.
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The PDP and NDC are challenging INEC over omitted governorship candidates, warning of legal action as the 2027 elections approach.
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Works Minister Dave Umahi warns opponents of President Tinubu’s re-election, expressing confidence in the APC’s prospects in the 2027 polls.
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Broadcaster Rufai Oseni says northern discontent over economic hardship and insecurity should not be overlooked ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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Senator Diket Plang says opposition parties’ internal divisions and leadership disputes could weaken their efforts to challenge the APC in 2027.
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APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda predicts strong northern support for President Tinubu’s re-election, citing infrastructure projects, political inclusion and government initiatives.
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Peter Obi says Nigeria’s economic growth and rising government revenue mean little without reduced poverty, more jobs and improved living standards.
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Seyi Makinde’s campaign organisation says it can defeat President Bola Tinubu in 12 battleground states, citing economic hardship and its proposed RESET Nigeria agenda.
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned APC members that internal divisions pose a greater concern than opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Opposition parties may wait until days before the 2027 general election to announce a consensus presidential candidate, G-100 convener Salihu Lukman says.
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Police have deployed personnel and intelligence assets across Kogi State, warning against electoral violence as voters participate in the October 17 local government elections.
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Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended voters for their participation in the local government elections and praised KSIEC for its preparations.
The topics dominating voter conversations and candidate debates.
Nigeria faces persistent inflation, a volatile naira, and rising unemployment. Candidates are proposing different fiscal strategies to stabilise prices and create jobs.
Banditry in the northwest, separatist tensions in the southeast, and farmer-herder conflicts continue to threaten lives and economic activity across the country.
Voter confidence remains fragile. INEC is under pressure to deliver a credible, transparent election with real-time result transmission and biometric verification.
With only 5% of GDP spent on health and education combined, Nigerians are demanding expanded access to quality public services, especially in rural areas.
All 18 registered parties must conclude delegate and direct primaries.
Official submission of presidential and vice-presidential nominees.
Nationwide campaigning begins with regulated spending caps.
The definitive list of 98.5 million eligible voters is released.
48-hour pre-election restriction on public campaigning begins.
Presidential, Senate, and House of Representatives elections held nationwide.
INEC announces and publishes certified election results.
Swearing-in of the President and Vice President of Nigeria.
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