2027

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 13, 2026, for the hearing of an application by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has backed Peter Obi’s bid for the presidency in 2027, warning that he would no longer support the former Anambra State governor if he accepts a vice-presidential position.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over its failure to disclose the limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act 2026.

One month after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officially lifted the ban on presidential campaigns on August 19, 2026, electioneering is yet to get competitive.

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi are going through the same public spat every election cycle.

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has restored the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), clearing a major legal hurdle confronting the political platform of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.

Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has visited former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in a development that has generated fresh political interest as parties and political actors intensify preparations and consultations ahead of the 2027 general election.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has rejected the suggestion that he would pursue Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike if he wins the 2027 presidential election.

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has declared that it is willing to participate in the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, but will not sacrifice its ideology, identity or core principles for the alliance.