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Three House of Representatives members have defected from the APC to the PRP and ADC, citing internal party disagreements and signalling growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC has lost two members of the House of Representatives to the PRP and ADC, adding to the wave of defections and political realignments reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Youth mobilisers in the North-West have intensified grassroots support for Seyi Tinubu’s youth agenda, as political groups continue nationwide alignment efforts ahead of the 2027 elections and growing pro-government youth engagement campaigns.
Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu’s administration over rising national debt, accusing it of worsening hardship, insecurity, and inflation without improving living conditions for Nigerians.
Fresh crisis rocks ADC in Ogun State as rival factions announce different winners of the governorship primary, deepening internal divisions and raising fears of legal battles ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Turaki-led PDP faction plans to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate at a special convention in Abuja, amid ongoing controversy and party divisions.
The NDC is holding nationwide primaries as former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi is widely expected to emerge as the party’s presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Rotimi Amaechi has reaffirmed his commitment to the ADC after losing the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to Atiku Abubakar, calling for unity and reconciliation within the opposition party.
Former Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has emerged as the NDC governorship candidate for 2027, strengthening the Kwankwasiyya movement’s influence ahead of the Kano election battle.
Aisha Yesufu has reacted after the NDC reportedly dropped direct primaries for the FCT Senate ticket, paving the way for Amanda Pam as consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.
President Tinubu has defended his economic reforms at the midpoint of his administration, describing Nigeria’s challenges as a “historic test” requiring sacrifice to achieve long-term economic stability and growth.
Confusion erupts in Ebonyi ADC as rival factions declare Rotimi Amaechi and Atiku Abubakar as winners of parallel presidential primaries, deepening internal crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
