2027 Elections
5 LAS News stories tagged “2027 Elections”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Tinubu launches 2027 campaign in Kaduna, blames rivals for national poverty
President Bola Tinubu officially launched the APC's 2027 presidential bid in Kaduna, accusing opposition leaders of creating the country's hunger and poverty while defending his administration's economic record.
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LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 17:19 WAT · 2 sources
Kaduna Governor Sani Accuses Opposition of AI-Driven Campaign Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has warned APC supporters that opposition parties are utilizing artificial intelligence for their 2027 election campaigns. He also challenged a northern opposition candidate to demonstrate their track record in road infrastructure development.
LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 17:18 WAT · 3 sources
SGF Akume urges Northerners to support Tinubu for full eight-year tenure
Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has advised Northern politicians to abandon 2027 presidential ambitions and allow President Tinubu to complete his two terms.
LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 14:05 WAT · 2 sources
NDC moves inauguration of campaign council to 26 October due to presidential candidate’s overseas engagement
The Nigeria Democratic Congress postponed the launch of its National Campaign Council from 20 October to 26 October 2026, citing Peter Obi’s tight schedule abroad, and urged members to stay focused on the 2027 election campaign.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 4 sources
Accord Party doubts Rainbow Coalition’s electoral prospects in Kwara for 2027
The Kwara State chapter of the Accord Party says the Rainbow Coalition lacks grassroots backing and presents contradictory positions, leading it to predict the alliance will not win votes in the 2027 elections. The party attributes the coalition to elite manoeuvring rather than voter appeal.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 14:15 WAT · 3 sources