Politics

What stands out ahead of 2027 is the speed and number of groups openly aligning with Bola Tinubu, each claiming structures across states, local governments, and wards. In recent months, several organisations have presented themselves as platforms for continuity in 2027. Some describe their mission as policy advocacy and public…

The South-East has been one of President Tinubu’s major political priorities this year, ahead of the 2027 elections.  What could be the reason for his growing interest in the South-East? The South-East was one of the zones where the APC and Tinubu clearly underperformed in the 2023 presidential election, so…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threw out a fresh suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu seeking official recognition as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after the court found that his tenure had already expired. Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the case when it…

Nigeria’s governors are moving to the APC, thereby affecting Nigeria’s political system. The wave of defections is shrinking the real choice for voters and creating a one-party feel in many states.  We don’t need to ban people from changing parties. We need fair, simple rules. Make campaign money visible, keep…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed rumours of stepping down, affirming his commitment to the 2027 presidential race. Atiku made it clear that he has not stepped down and that the reports circulating in some media outlets are misleading. The controversy started after claims that Atiku told the BBC…