Senator Seriake Dickson has expressed confidence that every legitimate vote cast in the 2027 general elections will count, insisting that the will of the Nigerian people must remain the ultimate determinant of the electoral process.He said those who think they could shoot, kill, and maim their own people, every election season, with the security forces
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has questioned the legitimacy of the party structure currently recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), arguing that it does not represent the PDP founded by its original stakeholders. Sani said the present leadership arrangement has moved away from the principles and ideals that
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, has advocated for the introduction of electronic voting in Nigeria, describing technology-based elections as a key step towards improving transparency, efficiency and confidence in the country’s democratic process. The traditional ruler made the call while emphasising the need for continued reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system to address
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of placing greater emphasis on preparations for the 2027 general elections than addressing the country’s worsening economic and governance challenges. The opposition party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Nigeria’s current difficulties require urgent attention, arguing that the federal government appears more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will mark his final attempt at the nation’s highest office, describing the race as his “last outing” with the stakes higher than ever. The 79-year-old former vice president, who will turn 80 in 2026 and 81 by the 2027 poll, made the announcement