PVC collection has commenced nationwide ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, but turnout was low in several states. While some centres reported smooth operations, voters in parts of Abia and Bayelsa encountered difficulties.
INEC’s Anambra REC, Queen Elizabeth Agwu, has warned political parties and candidates against vote buying ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising to monitor campaign spending and prosecute offenders.
The Obidient Movement has demanded clarification from INEC over Chairman Joash Amupitan’s whereabouts after Rhoda Gumus appeared as Acting Chairman at an AU election meeting.
INEC has confirmed 18 presidential candidates for the January 2027 election, but the opposition’s leading figures remain divided across separate parties with no common strategy.
INEC is set to publish the candidates nominated for the 2027 governorship and state Assembly elections, with polls scheduled across 28 states.
The 34 LGA Supervisory Councillors’ Forum in Katsina has donated ₦5 million to support Governor Radda’s re-election campaign and requested specialised training and official vehicles.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says an unauthorised payment into his private bank account has raised concerns over the security of his confidential banking information.
Tinubu’s decision to retain Shettima as running mate for 2027 has reignited debate over the APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, dividing political stakeholders.
President Tinubu has formally retained Kashim Shettima as his running mate for 2027, as parties race to beat INEC’s nomination deadline.
With INEC’s July 11, 2026 deadline for presidential nomination forms approaching, political parties are racing to complete submissions as Tinubu’s running mate choice remains unannounced.
