Florence Ajimobi Vows Fierce 2027 Battle, Says “PDP Must Go”… Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Oyo State governor Abiola Ajimobi, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is prepared for an intense political contest ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking passionately, she said the party has the financial strength at both state and federal levels to challenge the PDP, describing the coming elections as a “war” the APC must win.

Atiku Blames Senate Over Electoral Act Amendments, Warns 2027 Polls At Risk Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Senate for allegedly frustrating attempts to amend the Electoral Act 2022. He warned that continued delays in the amendment process could jeopardize the credibility of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. The Electoral Act 2022, signed into law in February 2022, currently regulates the conduct of elections across the country. #AtikuAbubakar #ElectoralAct2022 #NigeriaElections #2027Polls

EXCLUSIVE: IGP Egbetokun Defies Tinubu, Approves Police Escorts for INEC Officials Nationwide Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Egbetokun, has reportedly approved police escorts for all INEC officials, including National Commissioners, Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), the Acting Director-General of the Electoral Institute, and other Directors of the Commission across the country. The approval comes despite a directive from President Bola Tinubu ordering the withdrawal of police security personnel from VIPs and government officials. The decision has raised questions about protocol, security, and the independence of law enforcement in electoral matters, especially as preparations for upcoming elections intensify. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters confirm that the continued deployment of police officers to INEC officials has been officially sanctioned by the IGP. No statement has yet been issued by the IGP’s office or the presidency regarding the matter. #IGPControversy #Tinubu #INECSecurity #NigeriaPolitics

2027: ADC Will Bleed After Convention If Atiku Gets Ticket — Baba-Ahmed A former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has predicted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may face internal crisis and possible defections after its convention ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to Baba-Ahmed, several interests within the party could feel sidelined if Atiku Abubakar emerges as the party’s presidential candidate. He warned that such a development may lead to divisions and instability within the ADC. Baba-Ahmed said managing competing ambitions and interests would be crucial if the party hopes to remain united going into the 2027 elections. #2027Elections #ADC #Atiku #NigeriaPolitics

🚨 BREAKING: Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says more than 100 of his supporters have been killed in what he describes as a violent crackdown tied to recent elections. Wine alleges that security forces targeted civilians linked to his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), in a campaign of violence following disputed vote results. Earlier reports also included claims of deadly raids and arrests as tensions mount across Uganda. #Uganda #BobiWine #ElectionViolence #HumanRights #BreakingNews #Fintter

🚨 BREAKING: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday met ex-military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) in Minna, Niger State, in a closed-door meeting amid growing political permutations ahead of the 2027 elections. The brief meeting, held at Babangida’s hilltop residence, has sparked speculation about opposition realignment and emerging coalitions, including talks around Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Both leaders have remained silent on the visit. #BreakingNews #Obasanjo #IBB #NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections

🚨 BREAKING: Ugandan President’s Son Boasts of Killing 22 Opposition Members Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and eldest son of President Museveni, claimed on social media that 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) were killed during the elections and hinted that opposition leader Bobi Wine is next. Wine narrowly escaped a military and police raid on his home in Magere, while some of his family members remain under house arrest. He rejects the election results, calling them fraudulent, and condemns violence against protesters. #Uganda #BobiWine #Muhoozi #ElectionViolence #BreakingNews #HumanRights

Tinubu’s Works Minister Son, Osbourne Umahi, Joins Ebonyi LG Chairmanship Race, Pays N30M Form Fee Osbourne Umahi, 27-year-old son of former Ebonyi Governor and current Works Minister David Umahi, has picked the APC chairmanship nomination form for Ohaozara Local Government, paying N30 million for the expression of interest. Welcomed by party leaders and supporters in Abakaliki, Osbourne pledged to prioritize youth empowerment and continue his father’s infrastructure legacy if elected. The APC primaries in Ebonyi are set for January 25, 2026, amid debates over the high cost of the nomination form. #EbonyiPolitics #UmahiSon #APCElections

Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Warns Conviction May Sway 2027 Elections, Raises Concerns Over Rights Nnamdi Kanu’s legal consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, warns that dissatisfaction across the South-East over Kanu’s conviction could influence the 2027 general elections if not addressed. He highlighted challenges with Kanu’s transfer from Abuja to Sokoto, limiting access to courts and legal support, potentially infringing his constitutional right to a fair hearing under Section 36. Ejimakor stressed that post-judgment processes and appeals require immediate action, with public sentiment in the region signaling growing political unrest tied to the IPOB leader’s case. #NnamdiKanu #IPOB #2027Elections

Fresh Twist in Nigerian Politics: Atiku Haske Organisation Expels Abba Atiku After Joining APC A fresh political drama has erupted as the Atiku Haske Organisation (AHO) expelled Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, over attempts to influence the group’s political direction. The AHO dismissed Abba’s directives as “null, void and dead on arrival” and reaffirmed its loyalty to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Despite the expulsion, the organisation reiterated its support for Atiku Abubakar as a credible leader for the 2027 elections. Abba’s move to join the ruling APC and endorse President Tinubu was described by Atiku as a personal decision, not alarming amid family politics. #AtikuAbubakar #AbbaAtiku #NigeriaPolitics

Take-It-Back Movement Rejects Uganda Election Results, Slams Repression, Killings, Bobi Wine Raid Nigeria’s Take-It-Back Movement has rejected Uganda’s election results, condemning what it calls widespread repression, militarisation, fraud, and killings. The group cited opposition leader Bobi Wine’s claim that security forces raided his home, cut electricity, disabled CCTV, and placed his family under siege, forcing him into hiding. Describing the process as illegitimate, the movement accused authorities of ballot stuffing, mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and targeting opposition candidates. It warned that Uganda’s crisis reflects a wider African pattern of stolen elections and urged the African Union and global community to take firm action against state violence. #UgandaElection #BobiWine #DemocracyUnderAttack

Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye reconcile after feud over 2023 elections Nigerian music stars, Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the defunct P-Square, have resolved their feud months after trading words over the 2023 general elections. The disagreement, which played out publicly in 2023, stemmed from opposing views over the presidential ambition of Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the general election. The feud began after Kuti described Obi as an “opportunist,” a remark that drew a sharp response from Okoye, who questioned Kuti’s relevance and success as an artiste. The exchange escalated into a heated social media confrontation between the two musicians. #fintternews

Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Speaks from Hiding After Election Raid Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has revealed that he escaped a police raid on his home and is currently in hiding, following reports that he was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter on Friday. The developments come a day after elections in Uganda, which were marred by reports of violence and an internet blackout. Bobi Wine’s party had earlier suggested that he had been detained, raising international concern over the safety of opposition figures as the nation awaits election results. #BobiWine #UgandaElections #PoliticalCrackdown #ElectionViolence

Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Speaks from Hiding After Election Raid Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has revealed that he escaped a police raid on his home and is currently in hiding, following reports that he was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter on Friday. The developments come a day after elections in Uganda, which were marred by reports of violence and an internet blackout. Bobi Wine’s party had earlier suggested that he had been detained, raising international concern over the safety of opposition figures as the nation awaits election results. #BobiWine #UgandaElections #PoliticalCrackdown #ElectionViolence

JUST IN: Osborn Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has obtained the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress to contest the chairmanship of Ohaozara Local Government Area ahead of the August local government elections in Ebonyi State.

Umahi’s Son, Osborn Umahi, Picks APC Chairmanship Forms Ahead of Ebonyi LG Polls Osborn Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has obtained the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the chairmanship of Ohaozara Local Government Area. The development comes ahead of the August local government elections in Ebonyi State.#OsbornUmahi #APC #EbonyiPolitics #LocalGovernmentElections

APC Fixes ₦30 Million Nomination Fee for Ebonyi LG Chairmanship Aspirants The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has fixed the nomination form fee for local government chairmanship aspirants at ₦30 million, a figure higher than the total salary earned over a four-year tenure. The disclosure was made by the APC State Chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, while briefing journalists in Abakaliki following a closed-door meeting with party officials from across the state. According to Emegha, the decision was taken after consultations within the party ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in the state.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Seized by Army Helicopter After Tense Election Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken from his home by security forces and flown away in an army helicopter on Friday, according to his party. The incident came a day after elections that were marred by reports of violence. His party said Wine’s private security guards were violently assaulted during the operation, raising fresh concerns over human rights abuses and political repression in Uganda. #BobiWine #UgandaElection #AfricaPolitics #HumanRights

2027 Elections: How Elite Politics, Insecurity and Weak Institutions Threaten Nigeria’s Democracy As Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections, democratic institutions are coming under growing strain from early campaigns, elite bargaining, party defections, and rising insecurity. Despite INEC’s pledge to deliver credible polls, public trust remains low due to past electoral flaws, security interference, and judicial inconsistencies. With key elections scheduled in 2026, the conduct of INEC, the neutrality of security agencies, and citizens’ vigilance will determine whether Nigeria strengthens its democracy or slides toward electoral authoritarianism. #2027Elections #NigeriaDemocracy #INEC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says removing President Bola Tinubu from office in 2027 is the only way to “take back” Nigeria. ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the current situation as an unprecedented governance crisis, claiming the country has been hijacked. He said the party’s core objective is to dislodge the ruling government as a first step toward restoring effective leadership and rescuing Nigeria from deepening economic and political challenges. #ADC #Tinubu #NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections