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Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027

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Political activity in Nigeria is intensifying as the 2027 general elections approach, marked by significant party realignments and candidate announcements. In Kano, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a major influx of members, including former Senators Rufa’i Sani Hanga and Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, alongside over 136,000 supporters from the NNPP and NDC. Governorship contests are taking shape across several states. In Oyo State, the APC has named Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli as its governorship candidate. In Nasarawa State, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) selected former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu following a substitution primary, while in Gombe, former PDP National Treasurer Ahmed Yayari endorsed APC’s Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna. Presidential ambitions are also evolving. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, running as the 2027 presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has called for a new petroleum pricing framework. Peter Obi of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) continues to emphasize electoral integrity, urging supporters to safeguard votes. However, Obi’s movements have faced physical challenges; during a visit to Benue State on September 8, 2026, his convoy was obstructed on the Makurdi-Gboko Federal Highway. Obi described the obstruction as “unacceptable,” opting not to force his way through to avoid violence. The Benue State Police Command arrested 46 suspects following the blockade. The NDC has accused an aide to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia of involvement, a claim the state government denies. Some pro-Tinubu coalitions and Seyi Makinde have condemned the incident, with accusations that the APC is using intimidation to stifle opposition. Efforts to unify the opposition face hurdles, as the G-100 coalition’s attempt to establish a single consensus candidate has met resistance from Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Seyi Makinde. Meanwhile, the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election.

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