Nigeria 2027: APC consolidates, VP set, tensions rise

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 14 sources

   Nigeria 2027 Election: Tinubu Secures Endorsements, Opposition Divides

   Tinubu gains endorsements from Accord Party, Benue and Delta APC groups and youth, while opposition struggles to unite; notable defections and security tensions mark Nigeria’s 2027 election buildup.

2. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   APC Candidate Bola Oyebamiji Leads Campaign for Osun Governorship Election

   APC’s Bola Oyebamiji ramps up a policy‑focused campaign for the 2026 Osun governorship race, warns against voter intimidation and pledges inclusive development if elected.

3. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Nigeria's Muslim-Muslim Presidential Ticket Sparks Religious Tension Ahead of 2027 Election

   President Bola Tinubu fields a Muslim‑Muslim ticket with Kashim Shettima for 2027, reviving Christian opposition and claims it hurt his 2023 Lagos performance.

4. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Oyo Rep. Olajide Gives N18.5m to Christian and Muslim Groups

   Oyo lawmaker Olajide donated N18.5 m to Christian and Muslim groups, while Assembly member Akintayo praised APM senatorial candidate Ajadi for supporting a police‑station project.

5. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   ADC outlines agendas for Adamawa and Osun governorship bids

   ADC candidates Omar Suleiman and Najeem Salaam pledge agriculture, infrastructure, security and social services in Adamawa and Osun governorship campaigns.

6. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Osun Governorship Election: Peace Charter Signed, Accord Party Claims Victory Confidence

   Twelve parties signed a peace charter ahead of Osun's Aug 15, 2026 governorship vote; APC and ADC were absent. Accord Party claims confidence of victory and urges voter turnout.

7. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Nigeria APC Governors Choose Running Mates for 2027 Elections

   Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas picks Hajiya Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim as 2027 running mate; Bauchi APC candidate Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar selects Faruk Mustapha. Tickets filed with INEC.

8. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Kashim Shettima confirms APC vice‑presidential candidacy for 2027 election

   Kashim Shettima officially confirmed his APC vice‑presidential candidacy for Nigeria’s 2027 election, presenting the nomination to President Bola Tinubu amid speculation over a possible replacement.

9. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Governor Ahmed Aliyu's APC Machinery Consolidates Sokoto State Ahead of 2027 Election

   Governor Ahmed Aliyu and Senator Aliyu Wamakko’s APC has entrenched a grassroots network across 244 wards in Sokoto State, securing party unity and preparing for the 2027 elections after the PDP governor‑candid

10. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Bauchi State 2027 Gubernatorial Race Escalates with APC Candidate Dispute

    Five candidates vie for Bauchi's 2027 governorship, while APC supporters dispute former Governor Abubakar's claimed candidacy and back Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.

11. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's Allied People's Movement rolls out farmer program and backs Makinde for 2027 presidency

    APM candidate Kabeer Salaudeen launched a farmer‑training program in Saki West, while the party filed its 2027 election slate and says Gov. Makinde will beat Tinubu.

12. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    APC Sweeps Edo State Local Government Elections After Opposition Boycott

    APC won all 18 chairmanships and 192 council seats in Edo State’s local elections after PDP, NDC and ADC boycotted, with the commission calling the poll largely peaceful.

13. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Taraba APC Gains Support Ahead of 2027 Elections

    APC candidate Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad tours Taraba to thank supporters, while former PDP official James Chimin resigns and joins the APC, pledging loyalty to Governor Agbu Kefas ahead of the 2027 elections.

14. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Nigeria APC leaders split over Tinubu‑Shettima 2027 ticket

    APC members clash over Tinubu’s retention of Shettima for 2027: Vatsa warns of Christian voter loss, while Kwankwaso hails northern unity.

15. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Nigeria's President Tinubu Retains VP Kashim Shettima for 2027 Ticket

    President Tinubu keeps VP Kashim Shettima as 2027 running mate, drawing mixed reactions, while Kano Governor Abba Yusuf retains deputy Murtala Garo and Adamawa aspirant Ahmed Galadima rallies support for his 27

16. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun Presents APC Candidate Adeola and Calls for State Police Reform

    Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun presented APC gubernatorial candidate Solomon Adeola to traditional rulers and urged support, while also calling for judicial, funding and institutional reforms for the pending State

17. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 31 sources

    APC Formalizes Tinubu‑Shettima Ticket for 2027 Election

    The APC formally submitted Tinubu’s and Shettima’s nomination forms, confirming the incumbent VP as the 2027 running‑mate and pledging a landslide victory based on 12 million members and highlighted government‑

18. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's APC Organises Committees in Edo and Ondo to Strengthen Party Unity

    The APC set up a committee to woo Edo Governor Obaseki back to the party and, in Ondo, reaffirmed Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership while pledging support for President Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election.

19. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    PDP alliances rally support in Ogun and Oyo for Nigeria's 2027 elections

    PDP-backed candidates Oladipupo Adebutu in Ogun and Bimbo Adekanmbi in Oyo rallied support, emphasizing alliances, youth mobilisation and anti‑rigging pledges ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.

20. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's PDP Announces Lagos and Kwara Governorship Candidates for 2027

    Nigeria's PDP named Lagos candidate Adedeji Doherty with running mate Khadijat Bello and Kwara candidate Bolakale Kawu with running mate Pastor Cornelius Fawenu for the 2027 governorship elections, outlining a

21. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Olusegun Obasanjo urges Ogun APC candidate to focus on development ahead of 2027 election

    Olusegun Obasanjo met Ogun APC candidate Solomon Adeola, urging a development‑focused, agribusiness‑driven agenda and unity within the party ahead of the 2027 governorship race.

22. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    APC establishes reconciliation committees in Oyo and Kwara states ahead of 2027 elections

    APC set up reconciliation committees in Oyo (large panel of elders) and Kwara (five‑member panel) to address primary grievances and boost unity before the 2027 elections.

23. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Ogun and Oyo APC Push for Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections

    APC in Oyo set up a reconciliation committee while Ogun’s candidate Yayi secures Obasanjo and Amosun’s backing, urging unity and grassroots mobilisation before the 2027 elections.

24. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    APC backs reviewed Ondo candidate list as supporters reaffirm Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election push

    APC’s NWC approved a revised Ondo candidate list for 2027, prompting two Tinubu support groups to condemn protests, back the decision and pledge grassroots mobilization for Tinubu’s re‑election.

25. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Nigerian politicians launch local youth projects and grassroots mobilisation drives

    Senatorial hopeful Olufemi Ajadi backs youth and health projects in Oyo, while APC aides launch 396 grassroots mobilisers for Senator Adeola’s 2027 governorship bid in Ogun.

26. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    APC revises National Assembly candidate list for 2027 elections

    The APC’s National Working Committee sent a revised candidate list to INEC, dropping 25‑27 candidates—including former Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam—and prompting protests in Ondo over the changes.

27. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Kwara APC Governor Candidate Yakubu Danladi Receives INEC Nomination Form

    APC presented INEC nomination form to Kwara Governor candidate Yakubu Danladi in Ilorin, marking a key step toward the 2027 election and stressing party unity.

28. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gombe State LG Elections Yield APC Sweep Amid Peaceful Voting

    Gombe State's local government elections were peaceful, with the APC winning all chairmanship and councillorship seats across the state's LGAs and LCDAs.

29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Traditional Rulers Endorse Candidates in Kogi and Osun Ahead of 2026 Vote

    Traditional rulers in Kogi and Osun endorsed APC senatorial hopeful Sam Aro and ADC governorship candidate Najeem Salaam, praising security gains and pledging cooperation ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 elections.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    APC Sweeps Gombe LG Elections and Mobilises 2027 Campaign Across Nigeria

    APC won all Gombe LG seats, while leaders in Kano, Edo and Osun pledged support for Tinubu’s 2027 bid; a seniors’ group aims to mobilise 24 million votes, and the party denied recent violence accusations.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    APC Leaders in Kogi and Edo Call for Unity and Neutral Traditional Rulers Ahead of 2027 Elections

    APC leaders in Kogi warned the governor against politicising traditional rulers, while Edo’s governor urged party unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria APC backs 2027 governorship candidates in Kwara and Adamawa

    APC lawmakers in Kwara endorsed Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu for 2027 governor, while Adamawa APC denied plans to replace candidate Alhaji Tijani Galadima, aiming to curb internal rumors ahead of elections.

33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kwara State APC backs Yakubu Danladi Salihu for 2027 governorship

    Kwara legislators endorse Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu for 2027 governor, while APC aspirants decry a plot to involve traditional rulers in his endorsement.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Ogun 2027 Election: PDP Gains Iyabo Obasanjo as Both Parties Announce Deputy Gov Candidates

    Iyabo Obasanjo rejoined the PDP, while APC and PDP named Kudirat Balogun and Yemi Kolapo as their Ogun 2027 deputy governorship candidates; ADC candidate Sabo Nakudu vows to leave Nigeria if APC wins.

35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    APC governorship hopefuls tout development plans and party unity in Osun and Oyo

    APC candidates Bola Oyebamiji (Osun) and Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo) present development agendas and call for party unity ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Lagos APC Names Hamzat, Sonayon-James for 2027 Gubernatorial Race

    Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu unveiled the APC’s 2027 gubernatorial ticket, naming Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat and Princess Damilola Sonayon‑James as candidate and running mate, and called for broad支持

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Lagos APC selects Damilola Sonayon-James as Hamzat's running mate

    Lagos APC has named Deputy Woman Leader Damilola Sonayon-James as running mate to governorship candidate Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, citing her experience and grassroots appeal.

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Accord Party Announces Lagos Candidates for 2027 Elections

    Accord Party unveiled 27 Lagos candidates for the 2027 elections, reaffirmed support for presidential hopeful Gbenga Olawepo‑Hashim, and launched a campaign focused on social justice, infrastructure and inclus‑

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nigeria's APC urges unity after contested primaries in Nasarawa and Imo

    APC leaders in Nasarawa and Imo, Nigeria, urged members to accept primary results, stress unity, and prepare for the 2027 elections.

40. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Nigeria APC politicians rally support and secure candidacies for upcoming elections

    APC candidates Rodney Ambaiowei and Ugo Ukwueze secure support and tickets for upcoming elections in Bayelsa and Enugu, Nigeria.

41. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Nigeria PDP endorses governorship hopefuls in Taraba and Kaduna for 2027

    Nigeria's PDP named Emmanuel Bwacha as Taraba's 2027 governorship candidate and Usman Bawa ABG as Kaduna's nominee, each outlining anti‑corruption and security agendas.

42. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kwara PDP endorses engineer Kale Kawu as 2027 governorship candidate

    Kwara PDP has named engineer Kale Kawu its consensus 2027 governorship candidate, endorsed by Bukola Saraki, after other aspirants stepped down.

43. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kwara North monarchs thank Tinubu, AbdulRazaq for backing APC 2027 governor candidate

    Kwara North traditional rulers hailed President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq for endorsing APC candidate Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu for the 2027 governorship, calling it a historic move for fairness and unity.

44. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    ADC selects candidates for Nigeria's 2027 Senate and House races

    The African Democratic Congress named Dr. Kazeem Adesina Abidikugu for the Ibadan North East/South East House seat and Senator Ahmed Ogembe for the Kogi Central Senate slot, positioning them for Nigeria's 2027 

45. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Dr. Kadri Hamzat Secures Lagos APC Governorship Ticket

    Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat won the Lagos APC governorship primary with an overwhelming vote count, in a contest hailed as peaceful and idea‑focused.

46. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    APC Announces Governorship and Senate Primary Winners in Ogun, Kwara and Nasarawa

    APC names governorship candidates Yayi (Ogun) and Wadada (Nasarawa) and senatorial winner Adewoye (Kwara South), citing peaceful, consensus primaries ahead of 2027 elections.

47. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat Secures APC Endorsements for 2027 Governorship

    APC members in Lagos, including Surulere and Badagry, endorse Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the party’s 2027 governorship candidate.