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David Umahi maintains commitment to 2027 presidential debate with Peter Obi
Minister of Works David Umahi has reiterated his intention to run on the 2027 ballot alongside President Tinubu, following a public disagreement with Peter Obi over a proposed debate.
Nafiu Bala’s ADC Group Submits 2027 Election Candidates to INEC
The Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction of the ADC has officially uploaded its 2027 presidential and legislative candidates to the INEC portal, aiming to prioritize competent leadership.
Umahi Claims Peter Obi Avoided Debate to Shield His Governance Record
Minister of Works David Umahi claims Peter Obi avoided a proposed public debate because he could not defend his past performance as governor against Umahi's record.
APC Labels Opposition Unfit for Governance Following Missed INEC Deadline
The APC has criticized opposition parties for missing the INEC candidate submission deadline, arguing that their inability to handle internal processes proves they are unfit to govern Nigeria.
APC Criticizes Opposition Over 2027 Election Deadline Extension
The APC asserts that opposition parties show a lack of operational readiness after requiring an INEC deadline extension for 2027 candidate submissions.
Parties provide status reports on candidate uploads as INEC deadline looms
Political parties are reporting varied levels of success in uploading candidate data to the INEC portal as the July 11 deadline passes, with internal disputes in the NNPP causing complications.
INEC Nomination Portal Serves as Initial Yardstick for 2027 Election Preparedness
The PDP has successfully registered its primary candidates with INEC as the commission extends the nomination deadline to July 14, highlighting varying degrees of organizational readiness among parties for the 2027 election.
APC Finalizes Candidate Registration for 2027 Elections
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda confirms all 471 party candidates have been uploaded to the INEC portal, shifting focus to election mobilization.
Umahi Claims Peter Obi Avoided Debate to Escape Performance Scrutiny
Minister David Umahi alleges that Peter Obi avoided a performance-based debate to hide his administrative shortcomings, emphasizing that leadership should be measured by concrete infrastructure and institutional progress.
Bishop Oyedepo calls on followers to obtain voter cards for 2027 polls
Bishop David Oyedepo has encouraged church members to register for their voter cards to ensure they can participate in the 2027 general elections.