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Electoral Act EC8A Caveat Redraws Nigeria’s 2027 Election Battlefield

The Senate’s amendment to the Electoral Act permitting electronic transmission of results—while designating Form EC8A as the primary source in cases of internet failure—has reignited debate over electoral transparency. Civil society groups warn that the caveat could weaken safeguards introduced in 2022, as lawmakers insist the revision balances innovation with operational realities.

Electoral Act Delay Could Affect 2027 Timetable, INEC Warns

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Nigeria’s electoral umpire has raised concerns that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect aspects of the timetable for the 2027 general elections. While insisting on its readiness to conduct the polls, INEC says any late legislative changes may force adjustments, adding urgency to calls for the National Assembly to conclude work on the bill.

Kwankwaso Says “I’m Not for Sale” Amid NNPP Defections and Political Uncertainty

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Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has reaffirmed his political convictions, declaring that he will not compromise his principles for personal gain amid defections from the NNPP. Speaking to supporters in Kano, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement urged early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing loyalty to ideology over political expediency.

Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections.

PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Sule Lamido Accuses Governors of Blocking His Chairmanship Bid

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The Sule Lamido PDP crisis escalated Sunday after the former Jigawa governor accused PDP governors of blocking his bid for national chairman. Lamido claimed he was denied a form and undermined despite a court order, while party allies countered that his claims misrepresent internal decisions. Analysts say the rift threatens PDP stability ahead of 2027.

PDP Firestorm: Wike Camp Rejects Expulsion as Four States Revolt Over Ibadan Convention

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The Peoples Democratic Party has plunged deeper into crisis as Nyesom Wike’s faction rejects its expulsion and four state chapters formally disown the Ibadan national convention. Court orders, rival power blocs, and 2027 calculations now collide, placing the legitimacy of the new PDP leadership and the survival of the opposition party under serious threat.

Wike to PDP Governors: “Your Arrogance Will Bury the Party”

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party faces collapse under the weight of arrogance and impunity from its governors. Speaking during his monthly media chat, Wike said the upcoming convention in Ibadan is illegal and accused state leaders of sidelining major stakeholders in critical party decisions.

Rivers Politics After the Emergency: What Tinubu’s Move Means for Oil, Power, and 2027

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The end of Rivers State’s six-month emergency marks a dramatic reset in Nigeria’s political chessboard. President Tinubu’s decision to restore Governor Fubara may calm immediate tensions, but beneath the surface lies a renewed battle over oil wealth, party control, and the countdown to the 2027 general elections.

Jibrin Expulsion Deepens NNPP Implosion

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Abdulmumin Jibrin’s sudden expulsion by the Kwankwasiyya faction has thrown the New Nigeria People’s Party into deeper turmoil. Jibrin rejected the decision as unjust and vowed to chart a new political path, exposing widening cracks that threaten NNPP’s cohesion ahead of 2027.

North-West Tops Tinubu’s Project List with ₦5.97tr — Lamido Warns No Northerner Will Back Tinubu in 2027

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The Federal Government says the North-West is the largest beneficiary of President Tinubu’s capital projects, with ₦5.97 trillion allocated. But ex-Jigawa governor Sule Lamido has fired back, declaring that no “right-thinking northerner” will vote for Tinubu in 2027 after years of hardship, insecurity, and betrayal under APC rule.