Breaking: Nigeria’s 2027 presidency race takes dramatic turn as court postpones Jonathan case, INEC missing at key hearing

Uchechi Okporie

May 11, 2026

Nigeria’s electoral commission is preparing for one of the biggest democratic operations on the African continent after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) revealed plans to recruit about 1.4 million National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members for the country’s 2027 general elections.

Uchechi Okporie

May 07, 2026

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has triggered fresh political speculation across Africa after hinting at a possible return to frontline politics ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2027 presidential election, declaring that the race for the country’s highest office “is not a computer game.”

Uchechi Okporie

May 01, 2026

Nigeria’s electoral momentum is gathering pace as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 20, 2026, as the date for crucial bye-elections across six states, signaling an early political buildup toward the country’s next general elections.

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Apr 09, 2026

Nigerian youths and several civil society organizations on Wednesday staged a protest at the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to declare his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 08, 2026

The demonstration remained peaceful but firm, filling major roads across the capital and amplifying calls for electoral reforms. INEC has yet to issue a formal response, as the nation watches closely to see how the controversy unfolds.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly announced it will go ahead with its scheduled party congresses and a national convention, directly challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) despite ongoing disputes over the legal interpretation of electoral guidelines.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition bloc, formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, has suffered a significant setback as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed key leadership names from its official registry a move that temporarily freezes the party’s operational status ahead of critical primaries.

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.