Nigeria’s Ruling Party Delays Presidential Primary as 2027 Election Race Intensifies

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 03, 2026

Political economist and civil society leader Prof. Pat Utomi, together with the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), has raised alarm bells over what he describes as an orchestrated effort by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to marginalise opposition parties as the 2027 general election approaches.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2026 party primaries and the 2027 general elections, conversations across Delta South Senatorial District are beginning to take a more serious tone.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

The battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in Delta South Senatorial District is shaping up to be less of a routine primary and more of a political civil war. Three heavyweights are circling the ring: the incumbent, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas; former Isoko South council boss, Malik Ikpokpo; and Warri political strongman, Michael Diden. What is at stake is not just a ticket, but the soul of the APC in Delta South.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 01, 2026

Nigeria is witnessing fresh political tremors as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) escalates efforts to court Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, fueling widespread speculation about a possible defection that could reshape the country’s political landscape.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection, alleging pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), to interfere in its leadership.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 28, 2026

Nigeria’s capital moved into partial lockdown today as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) opened a tense national convention that will determine who controls the party machinery ahead of the 2027 elections.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 23, 2026

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has sparked fresh political speculation after telling Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, that he is “no stranger” to the ruling party’s vision for national development.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 23, 2026

A major political force in southern Nigeria has intensified momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the Oron political bloc in Akwa Ibom State publicly declared support for President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno.