
A Lagos State lawmaker has declared that President Bola Tinubu and Obafemi Hamzat's tickets are unstoppable in the 2027 elections, according to Punch. The lawmaker also urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to support Tinubu rather than contest against him. The statement was made publicly, reflecting ongoing political positioning ahead of Nigeria's next general election cycle.
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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has officially launched its campaign for Nigeria's 2027 general elections, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. According to Punch, the event featured an inter-faith prayer session marking the start of the party's mobilisation efforts ahead of the polls.
Punch·September 9, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Vanguard reports that, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy Obafemi Hamzat and All Progressives Congress leaders urged residents to reject violence and maintain peaceful conduct before, during and after voting. The Lagos APC also said it would fully mobilise support for Bola Tinubu, Hamzat and its candidates, according to the report.
Vanguard (NG)·September 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Vanguard (NG)·September 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Legit.ng·July 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Legit.ng·July 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's vice-presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, has said that the major contenders expected to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 poll lack the capacity to move the country forward. Baba-Ahmed, who ran alongside Peter Obi in 2023, made the remarks during an appearance on the MicOn Podcast, according to Ripples Nigeria. His comments appear to dismiss Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other potential challengers ahead of the next presidential race.
Ripples Nigeria·September 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM