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Anambra Govt Tells Voters to Resist Peter Obi Ahead of 2027 Election

October 5, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

The Anambra State Government has urged voters in the state to reject the presidential bid of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 general election, accusing the former governor of working against the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The state government made the call on Monday through its official X account, managed by the New Media Office of Governor Charles Soludo. In a strongly worded post directed at APGA supporters, the government accused Obi of abandoning and working to weaken the party that produced him as governor. It wrote, “A betrayal alert for Ndi APGA. Since 2014, Obi has had one mission: to destroy the party that made him.” The government also alleged that while President Bola Tinubu supported APGA, Obi backed opposition interests against the party. “Do not be deceived by a man who abandoned his own house. Anambra is APGA. Ndi APGA, defend your home, resist the NDC,” the post added. The development comes amid growing political differences between Obi and Soludo ahead of the 2027 election. Soludo has publicly expressed support for Tinubu, citing their long-standing friendship and the President’s economic reforms. APGA has also formally adopted Tinubu as its preferred presidential candidate for 2027 and decided not to field its own presidential candidate. APGA National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, previously explained that the party’s decision followed consultations within its leadership and a resolution of its National Executive Committee. The latest clash also comes against the backdrop of a recent disagreement between Obi and Soludo over financial obligations linked to projects implemented during Obi’s tenure as Anambra governor. Obi had rejected the description of the obligations as “debt owed by Peter Obi,” arguing that the facilities in question were largely World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development programmes negotiated by the Federal Government and accessed by states through subsidiary arrangements. He also maintained that the figures being cited should be separated into approved amounts, funds actually drawn and outstanding balances at the time he left office. Obi further stated that he did not personally approach any financial institution to borrow money or issue a bond on behalf of Anambra State. The former governor has yet to publicly respond to the Anambra Government’s latest allegation that he betrayed APGA. The latest exchange further highlights the growing political divide between Obi and the Soludo-led APGA camp as political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election intensify.

2027 Election: Only God, Tinubu Know What Will Happen — Galadima

September 25, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has expressed uncertainty over the outcome of the 2027 presidential election, saying only God and President Bola Tinubu know what will happen. Galadima made the remark on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed the NDC’s preparations and the party’s presidential ticket involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Galadima Raises Concerns Over 2027 Election Asked whether he expected the 2027 election to be free and fair, Galadima alleged that recent developments involving opposition politicians had raised concerns about the electoral process. “If you are dealing with criminals and fraudsters like these ones we have, you can’t be sure of anything. “Only God and Tinubu know what will happen to this election,” he said. Galadima also alleged that opposition politicians and supporters had faced attacks in different parts of the country, citing incidents in Enugu, Benue and Kaduna. Despite his concerns, he expressed confidence in the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, saying the pair would win if the election was conducted freely, fairly and transparently. “Obi and Kwankwaso will win this election if it is free, fair and transparent, unless somebody decides to use the machinery of government and take it away from them,” he said. Obi, Kwankwaso Ticket Is a ‘Healing Ticket’ Galadima disclosed that he chairs the coordinating strategic committee working on the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket and said the committee was harmonising the political blueprints of both politicians. He said the former Anambra and Kano governors bring different experiences to the ticket and complement each other. “Peter Obi may be more conversant with issues in Anambra, more than Kwankwaso. And Kwankwaso may be conversant with certain issues in Kano, more than Obi. So they complement each other in every move,” he said. Galadima described the proposed administration as a “healing ticket” and said its priorities would include national unity, public confidence in government and security. “We are not going to run a divided government of one belonging to Kwankwaso, one belonging to Peter Obi. No, we are running a Nigerian government. That is why we called this ticket a healing ticket for Nigeria,” he said. He also argued that opposition parties did not necessarily have to present a single candidate against Tinubu, saying political parties could pursue their arrangements within the law.

Obi: Anyone Who Rigs Election Under My Government Will Go to Jail

September 25, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed that anyone who rigs an election under his administration will be jailed, regardless of the number of votes involved. Obi made the declaration during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while discussing electoral integrity, opposition politics and democratic governance ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “I’ve said it, and I’ll say it again: if I am the serving president of this country, whoever rig elections will be in jail. Even for one vote, you will be in jail,” Obi said. Obi Promises Support for Opposition Parties Obi also pledged that opposition parties would not be harassed under his administration, saying they would be involved in decisions on matters of national importance. “No political party will be harassed; we will support them,” he said. “We will be working with opposition political parties if there’s a matter of state where we have to take a decision… We will invite all opposition. “It’s a country, everyone is involved, and I want to involve everybody.” He added that opposition members would remain involved in government decisions even when the president travels outside the country. Obi also promised to remain accessible to Nigerians and spend most of his time in the country. “Nobody will look for me and say, ‘Where is Peter?’ I won’t be on holiday; I must be in Nigeria.” Obi Recalls Allowing Opponents to Campaign in Anambra The NDC candidate criticised alleged restrictions on opposition campaign activities in some states, saying candidates should be allowed to campaign regardless of political affiliations. He recalled that, as Anambra governor, he allowed political opponents to campaign freely in the state. Obi cited former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu as examples of politicians who campaigned in Anambra while he was governor. “That’s democracy, because I wanted the people to vote. There was no issue,” he said. Obi Rejects Anambra Debt Claims Obi also rejected claims that he left Anambra State with $123 million in debt when he left office in March 2014. “Let me categorically state again: I, Mr. Peter Obi, did not approach any financial institution to borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra State in the eight years that I was in government.” He said his administration left without unpaid salaries, gratuities, pensions or verified obligations to contractors and suppliers whose work had been completed. Obi said the World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) facilities cited in the debt controversy were development programmes obtained through the Federal Government and accessed by participating states through subsidiary arrangements. He put Anambra’s external debt at about $18 million when he assumed office and about $30 million when he left in March 2014. He also claimed that more than $150 million in dollar-denominated funds had been left in investments, generating about $10 million annually. The Anambra State Government has disputed Obi’s account, previously claiming that outstanding loans linked to past administrations stood at about ₦127.37 billion as of June 30, 2026. Obi urged ARISE NEWS to independently verify the figures with the World Bank and Nigerian banks, saying he had presented documents supporting his position. Obi: ‘I Have No Dispute With Soludo’ On his relationship with Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Obi said there was no dispute between them. “I don’t have any dispute, talk less of being bitter, with my very respected elder brother, Governor Soludo. “We remain brothers. He’s the governor of my state, and I respect him.” Obi Questions Tinubu’s Absence Obi also questioned President Bola Tinubu’s absence from Nigeria, arguing that the president’s physical presence is important during periods of crisis. “The CEO being present is critical at a time of crisis, not delegation. “Yes, you have a chain of command, but where is the president? Nigerians ought to know.” Obi Disowns Reported Kwankwasiyya Campaign Council On reports of an Obedient Kwankwasiyya campaign council, Obi said the group did not have his approval. “I was not aware, and that’s why I’m disapproving it here,” he said. He, however, remained open to discussions on opposition cooperation, including the possibility of a presidential candidate stepping aside as part of broader talks. “When he comes, I’m not desperate to be president; I’m desperate to see Nigeria work. When he comes, it’s a discussion.” Obi urged opposition parties to focus on free and credible elections, preventing violence and campaigning on issues affecting Nigerians. “What I’m saying is that we should all come together and save democracy, ensure that election is free, fair, and credible, violence-free, and that we campaign on issues affecting ordinary Nigerians.”

Obi Insists He Left Anambra Debt-Free, Rejects Government’s Claims

September 25, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has insisted that he left Anambra State without outstanding debts when he ended his eight-year tenure as governor in 2014. Obi made the claim on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, while responding to allegations by the Anambra State Government that his administration left loans and other financial liabilities for successive governments to service. Obi Explains Loan Controversy Obi said he did not approach any financial institution to borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of the state during his tenure. “Let me categorically state again: I, Mr Peter Obi, did not approach any financial institution to borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra State in the eight years I was in government,” he said. He also maintained that the state was not owing salaries, pensions, gratuities or contractors whose projects had been completed, certified and verified when he left office. On the loans being attributed to his administration, Obi said some of the funding arrangements involved Federal Government-supported multilateral financing and argued that undrawn funds should not be regarded as debt incurred by his administration. He specifically cited the World Bank-backed State Education Programme Investment Project (SEPIP), saying its drawdown occurred after he had left office. Anambra Government Disagrees The Anambra State Government has disputed Obi’s position, saying his administration left eight external loan obligations. The state government said the outstanding balance stood at about N127.4 billion as of June 30, 2026, based on figures it attributed to the Debt Management Office. Obi, however, rejected the claim and maintained that he left the state in a strong financial position. He also cited former Debt Management Office Director-General Abraham Nwankwo, who he said had publicly described him as the only governor who did not visit the DMO for approval to borrow money during Nwankwo’s tenure. The dispute over Anambra’s finances has continued to feature prominently in the political debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

I’ll Never Support Uzodimma for Senate President — Wike

September 21, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for Senate President after the 2027 general elections. Wike made the statement on Monday during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, amid his ongoing disagreement with Uzodimma and some All Progressives Congress governors over his proposed Rainbow Coalition. Wike Accuses Governors of Seeking Control Wike alleged that some APC governors were seeking to influence the emergence of the next Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives by controlling the lawmakers elected from their states. “APC in their ongoing party primaries, the governors, in their own wisdom, believe that they should be able now to put senators or House of Reps members who they will dictate to who will become the next Senate President or the Speaker,” Wike said. He specifically linked Uzodimma, who chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum, to the reported Senate presidency ambition. Wike Defends Rainbow Coalition Wike maintained that his proposed Rainbow Coalition was not designed to undermine the APC, but to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. He said coalition members should be able to support Tinubu for president while choosing their preferred candidates for other elective positions. Wike also said he had encouraged his supporters to vote for Tinubu despite remaining a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. “It is me, who is telling my own people to vote for President Tinubu of the APC that should be talking about voters being confused on the day of election as to how to differentiate among the three ballot papers, not people in the APC,” he said.

Wike Reveals How G-5 Strategy Helped Obi Win Edo, Cross River in 2023

September 21, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed how the G-5 governors worked to prevent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar from securing votes in some South-South states during the 2023 election. Wike disclosed this on Monday during an interview on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, saying the group deliberately allowed Labour Party candidate Peter Obi to win in Edo and Cross River because the PDP was considered strong in those states. Wike Explains G-5 Strategy According to Wike, the G-5 believed that an Obi victory would hurt Atiku’s chances without significantly benefiting Obi’s presidential bid. “How did he win? When the G-5, we sat, we had our strategy. We said in Edo, PDP is stronger in the South-South. Our problem will be Atiku. Therefore, instead of Atiku to take it, let it go to the Labour Party. That was our strategy. Cross River, the same thing,” Wike said. He said the group, however, stopped Obi from winning Rivers State because of the political implications they believed such a result would have. Wike Questions Obi’s 2027 Prospects Wike said the political circumstances surrounding the 2023 election had changed, including the controversy over the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. He also questioned whether Obi could repeat his 2023 performance in the South-South states in 2027. “In Cross River now, how will Obi win? In Akwa Ibom, how will he win? In Delta, how will he win?” Wike asked. The G-5 comprised Wike, Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, Samuel Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The group opposed Atiku’s candidacy ahead of the 2023 presidential election amid a dispute over power rotation within the PDP.

Osun Shooting: Accord Chieftain Buried as Police Recover Second Corpse

September 14, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

The Osun State Police Command has recovered another corpse from the Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife, bringing the number of deaths linked to Sunday’s shooting at the park to two. The police confirmed the development on Monday as the remains of Olalekan Oyeyemi, a chieftain of the Accord Party in Osun State popularly known as ‘Emir Ajagungbade,’ were laid to rest at his newly completed residence in the Agunbelewo area of Osogbo according to traditional rites. Emir died on Sunday after gunmen opened fire during a clash involving him and a group led by another National Union of Road Transport Workers leader identified by his nickname, Sibi, at the Mayfair Motor Park. A video that circulated on social media after the incident showed Emir lying face down in a pool of blood inside a vehicle. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, later confirmed Emir’s death in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and directed the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, to identify and arrest those responsible. Emir’s death has been linked to moves by some members of the transport union to install him as the next Osun State chairman of the NURTW. Police Recover Second Corpse Providing an update on the incident, the Osun State Police Command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, told journalists that the police had recovered another body from the motor park. “The governor has decided that the park should not operate. The park has not been operating. A corpse was also recovered by the police, and it has been deposited at the morgue. “The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for more investigation. Those being mentioned in connection with the crime, they should go to the nearest Police station to report themselves rather than going to social media to defend themselves. The Commissioner of Police has promised that all those involved will be apprehended and face the law, irrespective of who they are.” Meanwhile, traditionalists conducted Emir’s burial rites in the presence of close family members and priests. His associates, who accompanied his remains from the Osun State University Teaching Hospital in Osogbo, waited outside the premises while the traditional burial rites took place. Hoodlums Attack Hospital Workers Before the hospital released Emir’s remains, suspected hoodlums believed to be associates of the deceased attacked two members of staff after discovering that the workers were recording them with their phones. Our correspondent, who visited the hospital to monitor developments, later observed the arrival of additional police vehicles carrying security operatives. Their presence helped restore calm at the facility. Commissioner Denies Endorsing Emir as NURTW Chairman Meanwhile, the Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele, has denied claims that he summoned NURTW leaders to his residence in Modakeke on Sunday and told them that the state government had endorsed Emir as the next chairman of the union. Two NURTW leaders in Ile-Ife, identified as Gbadagesin and Kazeem Akeem, had made the allegation in videos circulating on social media. Speaking with PUNCH Online, Oyedele dismissed the claim and said the individuals who spoke about the meeting were not present when the issue of the NURTW chairmanship came up. “The person who did the video was not at the meeting I had with them. Had he been there, he would have known that what I told them was not what he said in that video. I was not in the meeting they had in Osogbo last week. After that meeting, which involved transport union members from various branches, they called me on Thursday and said they wanted to come and see me. I told them to come to my office on Monday (today), but they said they could come to my house. “They came around 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. When they got to my house, they told me that they had all agreed that Olalekan Emir should be the next chairman, and they wanted me to support them. I told them that since that was what they wanted, I would present their case before the governor, the Chief of Staff and others when he gets back to the state. That was our agreement before they left. It was two hours after they left my house that I was called that Emir had been killed,” he said. Oyedele appealed to residents to remain calm, assuring them that the government was working to resolve the crisis. The police have meanwhile transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and vowed to arrest and prosecute everyone found culpable, regardless of their status. spokesperson for Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi

Oyo Rising Citizens Forum Sets Date for Governance Dialogue With Senator Alli

September 12, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

The Oyo Rising Citizens Forum (ORCF), a socio-political organisation with a strong network across various sectors and all local government areas in Oyo State, has announced plans to host Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the state, for an interactive governance dialogue. The programme, tagged “A Dialogue on the Future of Oyo State,” will hold on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. prompt at Mercyfield Event Place, formerly known as NULGE Hall, along Onireke Road, Dugbe, Ibadan. The organisers disclosed this in a joint press release signed by Alaba Adebisi and Owolabi Salam. According to the organisers, the initiative will provide a direct and transparent platform for the APC candidate to engage with citizens and present his governance plans, policy direction and vision for Oyo State ahead of the 2027 governorship election. “The initiative is meticulously designed to provide a direct, transparent, and one-on-one platform for the APC flagbearer to engage with the public and explicitly detail his governance blueprint, policy frameworks, and definitive vision for the economic and social trajectory of Oyo State if he is elected as the next executive governor.” The Forum said it organised the programme to give residents an opportunity to understand what Senator Alli intends to offer the people of Oyo State if elected governor in 2027. It added that the dialogue would go beyond conventional political campaigning by focusing on practical solutions to some of the state’s major challenges, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, civil service welfare and agricultural development. The organisers said the programme would bring the candidate together with professional bodies, youth groups, trade unions, media representatives, community leaders and other stakeholders. “By bringing the candidate face-to-face with professional bodies, youth networks, trade unions, media representatives, community leaders and others, the Oyo Rising Citizens Forum intends to facilitate a robust exchange that sets a new benchmark for democratic engagement and accountability in the state.” The Forum also invited members of the press and the general public to attend the event and participate in the discussion on the future of Oyo State.

Makinde Campaign Condemns Alleged Blockade of Peter Obi’s Convoy in Benue••• Accuses APC of Desperation to Silence Opposition Ahead of 2027

September 9, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

IBADAN — The campaign organisation of the Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Engr. Seyi Makinde, has condemned the alleged obstruction of the convoy of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, during his visit to Benue State. The campaign, in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Anthony Ehilebo, described the incident as “unwarranted” and alleged that it was part of attempts to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was reportedly in Benue on Tuesday to visit families affected by the killings in Yelwata when his convoy was allegedly obstructed by suspected state-sponsored thugs. The Makinde campaign described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, alleging that the development represented a new dimension in what it characterised as the ruling All Progressives Congress’ efforts to stifle opposition activities ahead of the 2027 elections. The campaign further linked the incident to Obi’s participation in the inauguration of the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Office on Monday, September 7, 2026, where he joined other opposition figures to express solidarity with Makinde. According to the statement, the ruling APC was “seriously afraid and completely rattled” by recent political developments, which it alleged had resulted in the use of intimidation, harassment and obstruction against opposition leaders. The campaign also faulted the explanation reportedly attributed to the Benue State Government that Obi did not obtain prior permission before visiting the state. It argued that Nigerian citizens have constitutional rights to move freely within the country and associate with others without seeking permission from state authorities. The statement cited Sections 40 and 41(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which provide for freedom of assembly and association as well as freedom of movement, respectively. The campaign said, “Every Nigerian, whether presidential candidate or not, has a constitutionally guaranteed right to enter, live, and move freely within any state in Nigeria to conduct his or her legitimate activity without any prior permission or notice.” It argued that roadblocks and the alleged deployment of thugs to obstruct opposition candidates were inconsistent with the principles of a constitutional democracy. The campaign consequently called on the Nigeria Police Force to commence a full investigation into the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable was brought to justice. It said such action was necessary to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Makinde campaign reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful electoral process, stressing that the reported incident would not deter it from participating in legitimate political activities. “We remain committed to a peaceful electoral process, but it is important to state that we shall not be deterred nor cowed by the antics of those who seek to make peaceful participation impossible,” the statement added

FULL LIST: 2027: ADC Unveils Governorship, Deputy Governorship Candidates in 28 States

September 10, 2026September 4, 2026 by admin

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections across 28 states. The list includes former presidential aide Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, former Kaduna State governorship candidate Isa Ashiru, and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The party also fielded former Delta State governorship candidate Great Ogboru, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina. The candidates were announced in a statement on Friday, with the party saying they would carry its banner and commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a “real alternative” in the 2027 elections. A release by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi also shared on X disclosed this. Other notable candidates include Senator Halliru Dauda Jika in Bauchi, former House of Representatives member Herman Iorwase Hembe in Benue, former House of Representatives member Zakari Mohammed in Kwara and former Nigerian Army officer Brigadier General John Sunday Sura in Plateau. The party also fielded candidates in Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara. In Lagos, Rhodes-Vivour will contest the governorship with Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere as his running mate, while Ashiru will fly the party’s ticket in Kaduna alongside Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku. Ogboru is paired with Afiari Gloria in Delta, while Kaita will contest in Katsina with Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed as his running mate. In Kebbi, Malami will contest alongside Zagi Musa Mohammed. The ADC said the candidates represented its commitment to offering Nigerians an alternative ahead of the 2027 elections. ADC unveiled the candidates ahead of the February 6, 2027 governorship elections. Also, governorship campaigns are scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026. Here is the full list: ADC governor & deputy governor candidates Abia: Governor – Kalu Kalu Agu; Deputy Governor – Alozie Ogidimma Darlington. Adamawa: Governor – Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu; Deputy Governor – Aguwa Kevin Iliya. Akwa Ibom: Governor – Akpanudoedehe John James; Deputy Governor – Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy. Bauchi: Governor – Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika; Deputy Governor – Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir. Benue: Governor – Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe; Deputy Governor – Abba John Abba. Borno: Governor – Babagana Buhari; Deputy Governor – Mamman Dauda. Cross River: Governor – Nkoyo Toyo; Deputy Governor – Okwoche Andrew Adagbor. Delta: Governor – Chief Great Ogboru; Deputy Governor – Afiari Gloria. Ebonyi: Governor – Ukpai Mba Udeh; Deputy Governor – Onwe Daniel Ede. Enugu: Governor – Ocho Obodoze Chukwuma; Deputy Governor – Eze Arinze Christopher. Gombe: Governor – Bala Bello; Deputy Governor – Bala Sani Isa. Jigawa: Governor – Sabo Mohammed Nakudu; Deputy Governor – Musa Ya’u Balarabe. Kaduna: Governor – Isa Mohammed Ashiru; Deputy Governor – Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku. Kano: Governor – Ibrahim Ali Amin; Deputy Governor – Shehu Abdulkadir Bari. Kastina: Governor – Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita; Deputy Governor – Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed. Kebbi: Governor – Abubakar Malami; Deputy Governor – Zagi Musa Mohammed. Kwara: Governor – Zakari Mohammed; Deputy Governor – Olawuyi Julius Olayide. Lagos State: Governor – Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour; Deputy Governor – Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere. Nasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo — Governor; Ahmed Yusuf — Deputy Governor Niger: Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi — Governor; Musa Mamman — Deputy Governor Ogun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe — Governor; Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi — Deputy Governor Oyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke — Governor; Wahab Adeniyi — Deputy Governor Plateau: Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura — Governor; Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus — Deputy Governor Rivers: Gabriel Pidomson — Governor; Okumgba David Amapakaye — Deputy Governor Sokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya — Governor; Isah Bello Ambarura — Deputy Governor Taraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare — Governor; Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan — Deputy Governor Yobe: Kassim G. Gaidam — Governor; Kori Lawan Mohammed — Deputy Governor Zamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf — Governor; Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal — Deputy Governor

Anambra Govt Tells Voters to Resist Peter Obi Ahead of 2027 Election

2027 Election: Only God, Tinubu Know What Will Happen — Galadima

Obi: Anyone Who Rigs Election Under My Government Will Go to Jail

Obi Insists He Left Anambra Debt-Free, Rejects Government’s Claims

I’ll Never Support Uzodimma for Senate President — Wike

Wike Reveals How G-5 Strategy Helped Obi Win Edo, Cross River in 2023

Osun Shooting: Accord Chieftain Buried as Police Recover Second Corpse

Oyo Rising Citizens Forum Sets Date for Governance Dialogue With Senator Alli

Makinde Campaign Condemns Alleged Blockade of Peter Obi’s Convoy in Benue••• Accuses APC of Desperation to Silence Opposition Ahead of 2027

FULL LIST: 2027: ADC Unveils Governorship, Deputy Governorship Candidates in 28 States

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