Exclusive: I’ll put education, healthcare first in Delta— Johnson
By Julian Osamoto Labour Party governorship candidate for Delta State, Dr Barry Johnson, says education, healthcare, infrastructure and security would be the immediate priorities of his administration if elected in 2027. In this exclusive interview with Democracy Radio, he outlines his governance agenda and discusses plans for women, young people and persons with disabilities. Q: […]
2027 Polls: Survey Shifts Focus From Voters to Parties
By Juliet Onwurah As political parties begin positioning for Nigeria’s 2027 general election, a new nationwide survey is urging them to look inward, arguing that the biggest barrier to electing more women, young people and persons with disabilities is not voter bias but the parties’ own candidate selection processes. The findings, released in Abuja by […]
Rivers Women Group Backs Wike-Led Rainbow Coalition
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A political pressure group, Rivers Women Unite for Sim (RWUS), has declared support for the Renewed Hope Family and Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The group also endorsed the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, and other APC candidates. […]
Group Urges Youths to Complete PVC Registration Ahead of Polls
By Julian Osamoto Pamia Africa, an advocacy group, has urged young Nigerians to complete their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration ahead of future elections, stressing that online pre-registration alone does not qualify anyone to vote without completing biometric capture by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group who delivered the message during a voter […]
COPDEM Urges INEC To Extend Voter Registration
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and keep it open until at least 90 days before the 2027 General Elections. it cited that this is in line with a Federal High Court […]
Reps Urge Youths to Shape Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on Nigerian youths to take centre stage in shaping the country’s democratic future by actively participating in the 2027 general elections, describing them as the most influential force in determining the credibility and outcome of the polls. The appeal was made on Thursday at the Youth […]
INEC Seeks More Funding Ahead of 2027 General Elections
By Zainab Bakare The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called for increased funding, improved staff welfare and greater investment in electoral infrastructure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the appeal in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal […]
Gadgi Accuses Opposition of Politicising Insecurity
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gadgi, has accused opposition politicians of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on a National Television on Tuesday, the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State alleged that some critics were using the country’s insecurity […]
APC Lawmaker Seek Rival’s Disqualification Over Primary
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disqualify the declared winner of the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II primary, alleging he was constitutionally ineligible to contest. Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency, said the party should enforce Section 88(1) of the […]
Focus on Security, Not 2027 Politics, Minority Reps Tell Tinubu
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend all activities related to the 2027 general elections and immediately concentrate on tackling the country’s worsening security and economic challenges. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly, Minority Leader, Rep. Fred Agbedi, said Nigeria was facing […]