2027 Election

Nigeria’s major political parties and candidates have signed a National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu urged candidates to focus on policies while rejecting violence, hate speech and divisive rhetoric. INEC warned of...

The FCT Minister says President Bola Tinubu will face a far easier re-election battle than in 2023, insisting the opposition has been “crippled” and “depleted” by divisions, defections and lack of a coherent national strategy. Reacting to Governor...

NUJ Akwa Ibom will hold the exercise from December 9–11, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre, Uyo. The opening session on December 9 will feature governorship candidates. Candidates for other elective positions will participate, culminating in the Senatorial...

The United Kingdom has urged Nigeria to implement far-reaching electoral reforms before the 2027 general elections, warning against vote-buying. While congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, the British High Commission commended Osun voters for their peaceful participation...

August 17, (THEWILL) — The foundation members of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, AD, who gathered in Abuja for a reunion have described the event as unconnected with political matters, even as it is obvious that they held the...

August 17, (THEWILL) — As political campaigns are roaring to life, many states have started rolling out approved fees for the placement of billboards and other campaign materials by candidates. While the constitutional rights of the states to roll...

August 16, (THEWILL) — The proposal by the G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, to host a conference of opposition political parties, with the sole aim of selecting a single presidential candidate to challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu in...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar personally appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja to swear to an affidavit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election. The suit alleges that Tinubu submitted an NYSC certificate...

The European Union has confirmed it will send an Electoral Expert Mission to Nigeria for the 2027 general elections. The mission will comprise two to four independent experts accredited by INEC. The EU rejected reports that it had...