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Nigeria 2027: Political shifts and campaign launches intensify
Political activity in Nigeria is intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has officially launched its presidential campaign, featuring Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as its candidate and Lawan Daura as his running mate. The party has commissioned its national campaign office in Abuja and has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived inability to address national insecurity.
In Nasarawa State, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has selected former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar Adamu as its governorship candidate following a substitution primary. In Kano State, significant political shifts are occurring as several high-profile loyalists of Rabiu Kwankwaso have defected from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In Rivers State, Minister Nyesom Wike has declared support for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, describing the President as a political “brother” to the people of the state. Meanwhile, concerns have been raised regarding the use of artificial intelligence in political communication and the influence of foreign lobbying, as Atiku Abubakar has reportedly signed a $1.2 million lobbying contract in Washington, D.C.
Entities
Abubakar Malami · African Democratic Congress · Alfred Adewale Martins · All Progressives Congress · Allied Peoples Movement · Archdiocese of Lagos · Babajide Sanwo-Olu · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Bola Tinubu · Bolaji Abdullahi · Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour · Independent National Electoral Commission
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins ordained 20 new clergy members for the Archdiocese of Lagos.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lere Olayinka stated that some 2027 presidential candidates are contesting merely to register their presence rather than to win.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ordination included six deacons to the priesthood and 14 seminarians to the diaconate.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Archbishop Martins urged Nigerians to remain active citizens and use their voting power in the 2027 general elections.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nigeria Democratic Congress has governorship candidates in only 13 states.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Omoyele Sowore received 14,600 votes in the 2023 election.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the media to combat misinformation and maintain professionalism ahead of the 2027 elections.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rotimi Amaechi warned that voting for President Bola Tinubu in 2027 could lead to increased poverty for Nigerians.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, released the list of candidates in a statement. primanews.org · thenigerialawyer.com · www.fellowpress.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 states for the 2027 elections. primanews.org · thenigerialawyer.com · www.fellowpress.com · newscentraltv.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour is the ADC governorship candidate for Lagos State, with Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere as his running mate. primanews.org · thenigerialawyer.com · www.fellowpress.com · newscentraltv.com
- [DISPUTED] Gbemileke Alagbe claims he won the ADC primary in Oyo State but was excluded from the list submitted to INEC. insideoyo.com