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Political party defections and 2027 election preparations

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Political activity in Nigeria is intensifying as parties refine their strategies for the 2027 general elections. The All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to consolidate its position through high-level coordination and ambitious voter targets. Senator Abdulazeez Yari recently met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos to discuss party unity, while APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe expressed confidence in delivering 2.5 million votes in Edo State. To further bolster support, the party has appointed Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro to lead a new generation campaign council in Lagos. In opposition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is focusing on grassroots mobilization. ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi previously warned that opposition leaders could face ‘permanent political retirement’ if President Tinubu secures a second term; however, he has since expressed a willingness to support Tinubu if petrol prices drop to ₦600. In Gombe, ADC governorship candidate Bala-Bello Tinka has pledged free fuel for commercial riders to address economic hardships. Recent shifts indicate significant movement between major parties. In Kaduna State, over 400 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party defected to the APC in the Garun Kurama Ward, citing Governor Uba Sani’s performance in health, education, and security as a motivator. Conversely, in Kwara State, approximately 3,000 APC members from the Alanamu Ward defected to the PDP, expressing confidence in the leadership of former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki. Civic and religious organizations ~~are calling~~ continue to call for electoral stability. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged politicians to avoid weaponizing religion and ethnicity, emphasizing that elections should be a contest of ideas rather than violence. This aligns with previous advice from the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) for citizens to vote based on conscience. ~~Additionally, legal complexities are emerging, including a petition to INEC regarding the PDP candidacy for Osun Central.~~

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