Nigeria 2027 campaign – endorsements, disputes & elections

Timeline

1. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Leads Major Road Reconstruction Initiatives

   Governor Seyi Makinde completes a major road reconstruction in Oyo State, praised by locals, while Ido LG chairman flags off a 6.5 km road project, both aimed at boosting transport and commerce.

2. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 30 sources

   Tinubu appoints Ayo Fayose REA chair amid 26 federal agency placements

   Tinubu named former governor Ayo Fayose REA chairman and filled 25 other federal posts, sparking a brother’s public query over the timing.

3. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Tinubu Campaign Gains Support in Ebonyi State

   Ebonyi leaders back President Tinubu and Governor Nwifuru, citing infrastructure gains and praising the administration’s reforms ahead of elections.

4. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Orders Bridge Repair Amid Airport Contract Scrutiny

   Governor Ademola Adeleke ordered emergency repairs on Olaiya Bridge while the Allied Peoples Movement urged a contract review for the costly Ede airport project, citing concerns over the contractor’s expertise.

5. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia vows crackdown on herdsmen attacks while urging revival of Taraku Mills

   Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned herdsmen killings, ordered security raids, and during a Taraku Mills inspection urged crackdown on “terrorists” to protect agriculture.

6. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Governor Ademola Adeleke lauded by Osun Muslim community for projects

   Osun State Muslim leaders praised Governor Ademola Adeleke for road projects, a new mosque, a Hajj camp, and pioneering Islamic marriage certificates.

7. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Ebonyi PDP Governorship Candidate Odii Refutes Cyberbullying Allegations as Youth Group Endorses Gov. Nwifuru

   Ebonyi PDP candidate Odii denies cyber‑bullying allegations, emphasizing democratic criticism and his charity work, while the Ezza Ezekuna Youth Assembly backs incumbent Governor Nwifuru and rejects a fake Odii

8. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Ebonyi civil groups clash over missed World Bank grant, youth endorse PDP governorship hopeful

   Ebonyi civil groups demand accountability after missing a World Bank grant, while a youth assembly backs PDP candidate Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma‑Odii for the 2027 governorship.

9. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   President Bola Tinubu Boosts Kaduna Horse Racing, Receives Kano Governor’s 2027 Endorsement

   Tinubu attended the Kaduna horse‑racing finale, promoting sports‑driven youth and economic development, while Kano Governor Yusuf endorsed his 2027 presidential bid, urging nationwide support.

10. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Edo Governor Okpebholo Praises High Turnout in Peaceful Local Government Elections

    Edo Governor Okpebholo praised a peaceful, high‑turnout local government election, with observers confirming orderly voting despite some low‑turnout wards and ignored movement restrictions.

11. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Benue Governor Alia briefs President Tinubu on security and projects ahead of 2027 vote

    Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia briefed President Tinubu on security, IDP returns and new projects, pledged 620,000 votes for the 2027 election, and noted APC unity after primaries.

12. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Nigeria's Tinubu backs $2 billion Mastercard partnership as youth groups caution on NYSC reforms

    Nigeria's President Tinubu welcomes a $2 billion Mastercard partnership to boost the digital economy, while youth groups urge him to pause NYSC reforms without wide consultation.

13. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's Tinubu and FCT Minister Wike inaugurate roads to Karsana Renewed Hope City

    President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike opened 10.5 km of access roads to the 3,112‑unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, showcasing the admin’s infrastructure drive.

14. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Nigeria's APC chairmen convene in Lagos to strengthen grassroots ahead of 2027 elections

    APC state chairmen gathered in Lagos, pledging unity, grassroots mobilisation and support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Highlights Infrastructure Gains and Secures Iree Endorsement

    Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke inaugurated a major road, claimed to have disproved critics, and received a re‑election endorsement from Iree’s monarch praising his infrastructure work.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Backs State Police Bill and Praises Tinubu’s Development Agenda

    Ekiti Governor Oyebanji backs the state police amendment, pledges swift approval, and reiterates support for Tinubu and the state's 30‑year development plan, urging unity after his re‑election.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Edo State Governor Okpebholo Appoints Adviser and Assembly Confirms New Commissioner

    Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Victor Akande as student adviser and the state assembly confirmed businessman Martin Oli as commissioner, highlighting inclusive governance.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Highlights Infrastructure Gains and Backs Tinubu

    Kaduna Governor Uba Sani praised Tinubu’s north‑zone projects, predicted his 2027 win, detailed state abattoir upgrades, new bridges and roads, and condemned opposition parties for lacking ideology.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru Replaces Cabinet Members, Swears In Two New Commissioners

    Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Prof. Omari Omaka as education commissioner and Sylvester Nwite as environment commissioner, while redeploying several ministers to boost

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Denies Tinubu Handing State to FCT Minister Wike

    Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru dismissed claims President Tinubu handed the state to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, affirming APC control ahead of the 2027 election; PDP factions reacted both critically and support

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Nigeria's PDP faction led by Wike issues certificates of return amid internal crisis

    Nigeria's PDP split sees the Wike‑aligned faction claim sole legitimacy, issuing certificates of return to candidates in Adamawa, Kwara and other states while rival factions petition police over disputed INEC‑a

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 36 sources

    Nyesom Wike’s Road Projects Transform Abuja under Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ Agenda

    Tinubu’s administration, led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, commissioned several Abuja road projects—including the N16‑Ring Road III interchange and Mabushi collector roads—promoting the Renewed Hope agenda and a

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    PDP Candidates Victor Evivna and Michael Idoko Receive Certificates of Return in Nigeria

    PDP candidates Victor Evivna (Rivers governorship) and Michael Idoko (Kogi assembly) received Certificates of Return, pledging development and representation ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming elections.

24. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Re-elected, Receives Praise; Ebonyi PDP Candidate Endorsed

    Kogi Governor Ododo praised Ekiti’s re‑elected Governor Oyebanji, while Ebonyi communities endorsed PDP’s Ifeanyichukwuma Odii for the 2027 governorship race.

25. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Nigeria's INEC Issues Certificates of Return to Bye‑Election and Ekiti Gubernatorial Winners

    INEC issued Certificates of Return to winners of June 20 2026 bye‑elections in five Nigerian states, to Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji and deputy, and to Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, formalising their new‑t

26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    Biodun Oyebanji Re‑elected Governor of Ekiti State in Landslide Victory

    INC declared Biodun Oyebanji (APC) winner of Ekiti’s governorship with 319,224 votes, a historic re‑election. Leaders praised the result, while PDP and ADC candidates rejected it, citing irregularities.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 27 sources

    Biodun Oyebanji Re‑elected Governor of Ekiti State

    INEC declared APC’s Biodun Oyebanji winner of Ekiti’s governorship with 319,224 votes, making him the state’s first back‑to‑back re‑elected governor; President Tinubu and other leaders praised the peaceful vote

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 40 sources

    Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji Wins Landslide Re‑election

    Incumbent APC governor Biodun Oyebanji won Ekiti's governorship with 319,224 votes, sweeping all 16 LGAs and defeating PDP’s Wole Oluyede (40,543). Voter turnout was 384,940 accredited; election praised for its

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji Secures President Tinubu and Former Kogi Governor Bello’s Backing

    Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello and President Bola Tinubu campaigned in Ekiti, urging the Kogi community and voters to overwhelmingly support incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the June 20 gubernatorial re

30. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji Leads Campaign Ahead of Ekiti State Governorship Election

    Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji seeks re‑election in Ekiti with Tinubu’s backing; INEC reports 1.06 m voters and 97 % PVC collection; five‑party opposition coalition forms; vote‑buying allegations surface.

31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Nigeria's Mbah, Oborevwori Highlight Performance for 2027 Election

    Governors Peter Mbah (Enugu) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta) tout fiscal growth, security cuts, infrastructure projects and youth reforms as they position for Nigeria’s 2027 state elections.

32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Rejects Claims Tinubu Handed State to Wike

    Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru denied rumors that President Tinubu gave the state to PDP leader Nyesom Wike, saying “Ebonyi is not for sale” at a rally supporting his re‑election.

33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Welcomed by Communities Ahead of 2027 Re‑election

    Enugu Governor Peter Mbah received hero’s welcomes in Idodo and Ozalla, with crowds praising roads, schools and health projects and endorsing his 2027 re‑election bid.

34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Ebonyi state to adopt President Bola Tinubu as sole 2027 presidential candidate

    Nigeria’s Minister of Works David Umahi said Ebonyi will adopt President Bola Tinubu as its sole 2027 candidate, praising Tinubu’s infrastructure projects like the Trans‑Sahara Superhighway that aim to boost a‑

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigerian Governors Adeleke and Soludo Endorse President Tinubu for 2027

    Governors Ademola Adeleke and Chukwuma Soludo publicly endorse President Bola Tinubu for a 2027 reelection, citing regional unity and development funding.

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Nigeria's Governors Adeleke and Abiodun Back President Tinubu's Re‑Election

    Osun Governor Adeleke backs President Tinubu for a second term, citing power rotation, while Ogun Governor Abiodun pledges 95% of state votes to Tinubu for 2027, praising reforms and outlining security and dev​

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's APC mobilises 4 million canvassers for President Tinubu's 2027 re‑election

    Nigeria's APC, via the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, will deploy over 4 million canvassers across all polling units to promote President Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election, highlighting reforms and infrastructure projects.

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    President Bola Tinubu Promotes Lagos Business Hub, Ekiti Innovation Zone and Calls for Youth Peace

    President Bola Tinubu touted Lagos as Africa’s business gateway, hailed the Ekiti Knowledge Zone as a future innovation hub creating up to 100,000 jobs, and urged Lagos youths to avoid thuggery.

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria governors mobilize support for President Tinubu and Ekiti Governor Oyebanji

    Nigerian governors urged prayers for President Tinubu’s leadership and rallied ethnic groups to support Ekiti Governor Oyebanji’s re‑election on June 20.

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Enugu East APC Endorses President Tinubu and Governor Mbah for 2027, Donates N300 million

    Enugu East APC rally backs President Tinubu and Governor Mbah for 2027, pledging ₦300 million and urging voter registration.

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria Youth Groups Mobilise Millions in Support of President Tinubu

    Two Nigerian youth groups – the Christian Youth Movement (1.2 M members) and Bridge for Renewed Hope – pledge massive support for President Bola Tinubu, targeting millions of votes ahead of the 2027 election.

42. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Delta Governor Oborevwori urges support for President Tinubu in 2027 election

    Delta Governor Oborevwori lauded former First Lady Edith Okowa’s humanitarian work and warned Delta voters that supporting President Tinubu in 2027 is essential, citing family ties and economic reforms.

43. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Osun Governor Adeleke Endorses President Tinubu for 2027 Reelection

    Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a 2027 second term, citing moral and development reasons and praising federal road projects in the state.

44. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    President Bola Tinubu Secures APC Primary Win with Over 10 Million Votes, Praised by Lagos Governor

    Bola Tinubu wins APC primary with over 10 million votes for the 2027 election; Lagos Governor Sanwo‑Olu hails the result as a sign of party confidence and praises Tinubu’s economic reforms.

45. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Nigeria President Bola Tinubu says reforms have cost him sleep and weight

    Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu said economic reforms have cost him sleep and weight while celebrating his APC primary win with over 10.9 million votes.

46. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 36 sources

    President Bola Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary with Near‑Unanimous Support Across Nigeria

    President Bola Tinubu won Nigeria's APC presidential primary with near‑unanimous votes in multiple states, while challenger Stanley Osifo received virtually none; the contests were deemed peaceful and a sign of

47. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Nigeria's APC primaries see withdrawals over alleged violations and intimidation

    APC candidates Pantami and Elliot withdraw from primaries over alleged violations and intimidation.

48. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Katsina Minister Launches Grassroots Group to Back Tinubu and Dikko

    Katsina minister launches grassroots mobilization group to back Tinubu and Dikko before the 2027 election.

49. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    President Bola Tinubu pledges diaspora assistance while APC highlights Nigeria’s reform progress

    Tinubu reassures Rwanda‑based diaspora on passport services and reforms; APC chair points to rising trade, oil output and grid upgrades as recovery signs.

50. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's Tambuwal endorses Faruk Malami‑Yabo for Senate as he retreats from local politics

    Former Sokoto governor Tambuwal backs Faruk Malami‑Yabo for Senate and steps back to mentor youth, noting a potentially fragmented 2027 election.

51. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Desmond Elliot apologises to Tinubu chief of staff over Lagos Assembly crisis

    Desmond Elliot apologises to President Tinubu’s chief of staff after his alleged role in the Lagos Assembly impeachment nearly cost the staffer his job.

52. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    APC Primaries in Taraba and Benue Hit Setbacks as Consensus Fails and Appeals Cleared

    APC's Taraba consensus collapses, prompting direct primaries, while Benue appeal panel reinstates 11 disqualified aspirants.

53. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    President Bola Tinubu Gains Grassroots Backing in Lagos via EKO57 and Agege Mobilisation

    Grassroots groups and a Lagos lawmaker rally to back President Tinubu’s re‑election, citing local development projects.

54. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ben Ayade quits Cross River North Senate race, triggering APC feud

    Ben Ayade drops Cross River North Senate bid after Tinubu’s request; senator Jarigbe accuses him of lying, sparking APC feud.

55. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    APC aims for 10 million Southwest votes for Tinubu as Abia Central backs Onuigbo ahead of primaries

    APC South-West targets 10m votes for Tinubu in 2027; Abia Central APC urges leadership to back Sam Onuigbo ahead of primaries.

56. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Stakeholders press for inclusive representation ahead of 2027 polls as APC candidate declares Osun West bid

    Stakeholders press for inclusive representation ahead of 2027 elections as APC aspirant Ogunbiyi declares Osun West bid.