2027 elections

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s guidelines for the 2027 general elections, overturning a previous Federal High Court judgment that had nullified them.

The Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party have affirmed they met the deadline for uploading their 2027 election candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal.

Senior All Progressives Congress (APC) figures in Bauchi State, including Senator Shehu Buba and local leaders from Misau, have defected to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The All Progressives Congress has faulted opposition parties for missing the initial deadline for submitting candidate lists, following INEC's decision to extend the window for nominations ahead of the 2027 elections.

Bishop David Oyedepo and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) are urging Nigerians to obtain Permanent Voter Cards, emphasizing civic duty and the role of voters in shaping the nation's future.

The People's Democratic Party has uploaded its presidential, vice-presidential, and National Assembly candidates to the INEC portal, ahead of the extended July 14 deadline.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections by three days, now due by midnight on July 14, 2026.

Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, has extended by three days the deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, following an appeal from the Inter-Party Advisory Council.

President Tinubu reaffirms Vice President Shettima as running mate for 2027, with the presidency citing governance continuity and national unity. The MPA endorses the pair, urging focus on performance over religion.

Nigeria's Works Minister David Umahi has downplayed Peter Obi's 2027 presidential prospects, while Obi himself raised concerns over his safety and political future.

The All Progressives Congress has confirmed replacing several candidates ahead of the 2027 elections, sparking internal tensions in Ondo State.

INEC and ICPC have launched a joint training initiative for staff aimed at ensuring a corruption-free 2027 general election in Nigeria.

Discussions between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and businessman Alfred Wanjigi Wamunyoro are fueling speculation about leadership dynamics within Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Political parties in Nigeria are intensifying preparations for the 2027 elections amid legal disputes, candidate credential debates, and internal party tensions.

As Nigerian political parties confirm candidates and review primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, the PDP has raised alarms over declining public confidence in INEC, while the Labour Party confirms receipt of its access code for candidate uploads.