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ADC Unveils Governorship, Deputy Candidates in 28 States
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Preparations for the next year’s governorship elections continue to garner momentum as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the…
Lagos governorship candidates speak on education, housing, healthcare, Yoruba cultural preservation, business protection plans
The meeting, organised by The Platform Nigeria, brought together governorship candidates from different political parties to respond to questions from young Lagos residents. The post Lagos governorship candidates speak…
2027: Oyo AA governorship candidate denies stepping down
The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Olaniyi Olaigbe, has dismissed rumours making the rounds that he has stepped down... The post 2027: Oyo AA governorship candidate denies stepping down appeared…
Kano NDC governorship candidate condemns murder of public commentator
The Kano State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo The post Kano NDC governorship candidate condemns murder of public commentator appeared first on Tribune…
Governorship candidates sign peace accord in Adamawa
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, candidates of political parties contesting the election have signed a peace accord in Yola.... The post Governorship candidates sign peace accord in Adamawa appeared first on…
NDC governorship candidate targets $200bn Rivers GDP if elected
Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, has promised to grow the State’s estimated read more NDC governorship candidate targets $200bn Rivers GDP if elected
Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Oyo backs Adekanmbi for 2027 governorship
The Oyo State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has declared its support for the governorship ambition of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate, Abimbola Adekanmbi, ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship…
Supreme Court verdict will not derail my 2027 governorship bid — Shehu Buba
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State for the 2027 general elections, Sen. Shehu Buba Umar, The post Supreme Court verdict will not derail my 2027 governorship bid — Shehu Buba…
APC governorship campaign organisation tackles Makinde over use of increased federal allocations
The campaign organisation of the APC’s governorship candidate in Oyo said Mr Makinde is crueless over is ‘more money no hunger’ comment. The post APC governorship campaign organisation tackles Makinde over use of…
2027: NDC Dismisses Claims It Lacks Governorship Candidates In 12 States
The party said it has duly nominated candidates for governorship elections in all 28 states where the polls will be held in 2027. The post 2027: NDC Dismisses Claims It Lacks Governorship Candidates In 12 States…
Jigawa 2027: ADC guber candidate promises governance reset
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Jigawa State, Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu, has described his 2027 governorship bid as a “rescue mission” aimed at resetting governance and improving the…
2027 election: Fresh crisis rocks Oyo SDP as governorship candidate heads to court
Oyo SDP governorship candidate has dragged his party to court ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the reason behind the legal action now emerging.
PRP rejects allegations linking Bauchi governorship candidate to banditry
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has rejected allegations linking its Bauchi State governorship candidate, Senator Shehu Buba, to banditry and kidnapping activities. The party, in a statement issued by its National…
2027: National Youth Council Backs Eshor For Delta Governorship
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has endorsed the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Delta State, Engineer Isaac Eshor, ahead of the 2027 general election. President of the…
SDP replaces Nasarawa governorship candidate
The development comes days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) listed Mr Angbazo as the SDP candidate The post SDP replaces Nasarawa governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Why I decided to run as deputy governorship candidate to GRV — ADC’s Gbadamosi
According to him, GRV approached him and stressed the need for all hands to be on deck to achieve their political objective. The post Why I decided to run as deputy governorship candidate to GRV — ADC’s Gbadamosi…
Breaking: Court takes action on the ADC governorship primary controversy
Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, has made a major pronouncement on the crisis rocking governorship primary of the ADC. You should read the details.
Haske joins APM, sets sight on a new Adamawa
Speaking at the event, the National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, described Haske, who clinched the APM governorship governorship candidate, as a leader whose political philosophy aligns closely with the…
2027: INEC list sets stage for Kwara governorship race
Thirteen candidates are now in the race in what political observers have described as a potentially fiercely contested election. The post 2027: INEC list sets stage for Kwara governorship race appeared first on Tribune…
APM's Laja Adeoye vows to reset Lagos as 2027 governorship campaign kicks off
Laja Adeoye launches Atunto Eko 1.0 for the 2027 Lagos governorship race, targeting every ward with plans for education, healthcare, housing and security.
2027: APC inaugurates guber campaign in Adamawa, pledges economic overhaul
Following the lifting of the ban on political campaigns for governorship and state assembly elections, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Tijjani Galadima has officially launched his 2027…
Kano govt urges peaceful, issue-based 2027 campaign
The Kano State Government has called on political parties, governorship candidates and their supporters to ensure peaceful, responsible and issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. “Let us campaign…
2027: Kwara NDC governorship candidate flags off campaign
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kwara state, Professor Abdulmumeen Olayinka Ajia, has flagged off his campaign programme ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with…
Wali: I’ll continue from where Buni stopped
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Baba Malam Wali, has pledged to sustain and build on the achievements of Governor Mai Mala Buni if elected in the 2027 governorship election.…
2027 elections: NDC reveals governorship candidates in 12 states amid viral reports, see full list and details
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reacted to viral reports that it lacks governorship candidates in twelve states. Legit.ng has the details.
Ekiti: PDP’s Oluyede Withdraws Petition against Gov Oyebanji’s Re-Election
The Ekiti Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has struck out the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party’s candidate in the June 20, 2026 governorship poll in the state, Dr Wole
2027: NDC Names 28 Governorship Candidates, Rejects Claims Of Missing States
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports that it does not have governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party, in a statement issued on Saturday by its National…
Ekiti Governorship Poll: PDP’s Oluyede withdraws petition against Gov Oyebanji’s re-election
Mr Oluyede said his action was predicated on the appeal made to him by individuals he described as "important people" and out of respect for President Bola Tinubu. The post Ekiti Governorship Poll: PDP’s Oluyede…
Governorship, Assembly Campaigns Kick Off, Yari Parleys Lawal, Traditional Leaders
The Governorship and State Houses of Assembly campaigns commenced on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in line with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable and schedule of activities for next year’s…
Onawo Emerges Nasarawa APM Guber Candidate
Barely weeks after dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its governorship primary, Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Nasarawa…
Benue Protest: Peter Obi Will Lead Nigeria To A Better Future — ADC Governorship Candidate
The Benue State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Terhemba Shija, has declared that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the Nigerian capable of leading the country…
PDP Governorship Camp In Niger Aligns With Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
By Eneole Otorkpa, Abuja A faction of political supporters associated with Niger State’s PDP governorship candidate, Alhaji Muhammad Mamman Nami, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu as he prepares to seek…
APC, PDP Petition Against Governor Adeleke’s Re-election at Osun Tribunal
• APC legal team denies move Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has formally commenced proceedings, treating disputes from the August 15 governorship election. It
2027: Meet the Contenders for Nigeria’s Presidency, Governorships
Our Correspondents With the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections fixed for Saturday, February 6, 2027,
Benue PDP candidate: No law says a governor must rule for 8 years
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, on Monday expressed confidence that a sitting governor will lose the 2027 governorship election. Aondoakaa said the…
Tension as powerful opposition leader run fresh governorship primaries
A popular and influential opposition party has declared a fresh governorship primary elections in two major states. You should see the states and the party's reason.
Mbah faces 14 challengers in 2027 Enugu governorship race
ENUGU — Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State will face 14 other candidates in the 2027 governorship election as political parties position themselves for control of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission…
Suggestive viral photo: Seyi Makinde knocks APC governorship candidate
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo, has taken a jibe at Sharafadeen Alli, the 2027 APC governorship candidate in the state, over his suggestive viral photo.
Breaking: Tension as terrorists bomb APC governorship candidate convoy
There is tension and anxiety as terrorists reportedly ambushed the convoy of the APC governorship candidate in Borno. You should see the extent of the explosion.
Ekiti Guber: Tribunal strikes out Oluyede’s petition against Oyebanji
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has struck out the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr Wole Oluyede, challenging the…