Some Presidential candidates of political parties on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Abuja, signed a Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to conduct their campaigns peacefully and respect the democratic process before, during, and after the elections. The Peace Accord, therefore, seeks to establish a common commitment to peaceful political competition. The signing of the accord held at the International Conference Center, Abuja, was organized by the National Peace Committee, as political...

… Says God, Osun Voters Made His Victory Possible Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied claims of any alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Saturday’s Osun State gubernatorial election. Adeleke, in a statement on Tuesday, signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that he had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during, and after the governorship election. According to the governor, God and Osun voters made his victory possible, even...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun governorship election if he had chosen to deploy the power and influence of the Federal Government. Wike, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the outcome of the August 15 election showed that Tinubu allowed the poll to proceed without federal interference. The Minister spoke...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has warned political parties and candidates against inflammatory campaigns, violence, and disinformation as political activities for the 2027 general elections enter a critical phase. Amupitan spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the signing of the First National Peace Accord for the 2027 elections, where he urged political leaders to ensure that their supporters and campaign organisations abide by the commitments contained in...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing his life as one marked by service, leadership, and enduring contributions to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued to mark Babangida’s birthday on Sunday, Jonathan, on behalf of his family, warmly felicitated the former military leader and acknowledged his years of service in the military and public sector. Jonathan said Babangida’s tenure as Head...

…Seek Release Of Kanu, Maisango The presidential candidates of the Accord Party, African Action Congress (AAC), and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have resolved to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in what could become a significant realignment of Nigeria’s opposition politics. The three candidates, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of Accord, Mr. Omoyele Sowore of AAC and Prince Adewole Adebayo of SDP, reached the resolution after a meeting in Port Harcourt, where they deliberated on Nigeria’s democracy,...

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that the Osun poll is a precursor to the 2027 general elections and a reflection of the people’s democratic wishes. Atiku, in a statement on Sunday from his media office, congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the voters in Osun State for the successful conduct of the state’s governorship election, saying that Osun voters have set a good example of...