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BREAKING: PDP Picks Vice Presidential Candidate

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly selected its National Vice-Chairman for the North-East, Babangida Umaru, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Sandy Onor, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A senior member of the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee disclosed that Onor and the party leadership settled for Umaru after consultations with key stakeholders.

The source, who spoke with The PUNCH on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to publicly discuss the nomination, said the details of both candidates had been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal.

“We deliberated and consulted widely. After the consultations, the presidential candidate and the NWC agreed and settled on Babangida Umaru, who is currently the party’s National Vice-Chairman, North-East, as the running mate and vice-presidential candidate. His details have also been uploaded,” the source said.

INEC fixed 6pm on July 11, 2026, as the deadline for political parties to submit nomination forms for their presidential and National Assembly candidates through its online portal.

The exercise, which began on June 27, involved the submission of Forms EC9 and EC9A to EC9E in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026.

The commission also scheduled the submission of nomination forms for governorship and state Houses of Assembly candidates to begin at 9am on July 18 and end at 6pm on August 8.

The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Jungudo, confirmed that the party had completed the upload of its National Assembly candidates.

He also confirmed that the names of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates had been submitted but declined to officially identify the running mate.

“We have successfully completed the National Assembly uploads, and everything is going very well. We have concluded the National Assembly uploads. Nothing is left. We have also uploaded the presidential and vice-presidential candidates,” Jungudo said.

“As for the name of the vice-presidential candidate, if the information did not come from the national chairman or me, then it is not official.”

Jungudo said the party would focus next on completing the nomination of governorship and state Assembly candidates before setting up committees to coordinate its campaigns.

“Regarding our preparations, you can see that uploading candidates is one of the major steps in the process. Once we are done with the governorship and state Houses of Assembly, the next step is to await the official date for the commencement of campaigns,” he said.

“Between now and then, we are working on the various committees that will spearhead the campaigns.”

He expressed confidence that the party would perform strongly in the elections, insisting that ongoing legal disputes would not distract its leaders, candidates and supporters.

“We are very much prepared, and not even the legal issues constitute any impediment. Everything is going smoothly, and in no distant time, we will make public the various committees that will lead the campaign and take us to victory,” he added.

Jungudo urged the candidates to work closely with party leaders and stakeholders in their constituencies.

“Our candidates should tighten up. They should remember what the national leader said: nobody gives you power on a platter of gold; you have to fight for it.

“They have to sit up, do everything required of them and cooperate with all party leaders and stakeholders at every level.”

He said the PDP was targeting a majority of seats in the National Assembly and state legislatures, as well as governorship victories in at least two-thirds of the states.

“As for the presidential election, we are keeping our strategy close to our chest. However, I can tell you that our candidates are in high spirits, and I want them to maintain that spirit,” he said.

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BREAKING: Tinubu Picks 2027 Running Mate

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The All Progressives Congress on Friday confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over his place on the party’s ticket.

The ruling party also expressed confidence that Tinubu and Shettima would secure re-election as it formally received their nomination forms for onward submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

The nomination forms of Tinubu and Shettima were presented to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, in Abuja by the President’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Ibrahim Masari, during a ceremony attended by members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, the National Assembly, the Federal Executive Council, the APC National Working Committee, state party chairmen and some governorship candidates.

The submission comes ahead of INEC’s 6 pm Saturday deadline for political parties to upload the nomination forms of their presidential and National Assembly candidates through its online nomination portal in line with the Electoral Act, 2026.

Addressing party leaders, the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, described the occasion as the formal presentation of the duly completed nomination forms of the party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

Argungu said Tinubu had earlier emerged as the party’s presidential candidate through its primary election and urged members to remain united ahead of the 2027 poll.

Speaking on behalf of APC governors, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, reaffirmed their support for Tinubu and the party’s leadership.

“We are delighted that this event is coming after a well-organised and thoroughly supervised primary process. We reiterate our commitment to continue supporting President Tinubu and the party,” he said.

Uzodimma urged party members to close ranks behind all APC candidates, expressing confidence that the party would retain power in the next general election.

Receiving the nomination forms, APC National Chairman Yilwatda said the occasion reflected the confidence of party members in Tinubu’s leadership.

He cited the student loan scheme, infrastructure projects and agricultural interventions as some of the achievements of the administration, expressing confidence that the Tinubu-Shettima ticket would secure another term in office.

“We will all come out and mobilise across the six geopolitical zones. I am sure there will be healthy competition among the governors.

“One geopolitical zone has already told me they will deliver the highest number of votes for Mr President. I will be happy to see such competition among the governors as they mobilise their states so that we can see which state will return the highest number of votes for Mr President,” he stated.

Yilwatda added that the party would campaign on the administration’s record in office, saying Nigerians would reward Tinubu’s achievements with another mandate.

Speaking with journalists after the ceremony, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, confirmed that the party had retained Tinubu and Shettima as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

“The presidential candidate of the party is President Bola Ahmed, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and our vice presidential candidate is the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shetima,” he stated.

With the submission of the nomination forms, the APC has formally retained the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for the 2027 presidential election, putting to rest months of speculation over the vice president’s place on the ballot.

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FULL LIST: APC Publishes House of Reps, Assembly Primary Election Winners [ICYMI]

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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has released the names of candidates who emerged victorious in the party’s House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The list, signed by the Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, was published Published in The Nation Newspaper.

According to the document, 24 candidates secured the party’s tickets for the House of Representatives, while 40 candidates emerged for the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The release of the candidates’ list comes amid increasing political activities within the Lagos APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

In recent weeks, the party leadership has repeatedly assured aspirants of a transparent process, following the adoption of direct primaries and consensus arrangements for the elections.

Mr Ojelabi had also warned party members against violence and anti-party activities during the primaries conducted across the state.

The emergence of Mr Obasa for the Agege Federal Constituency is expected to attract political attention within the party because of his influence in Lagos politics and the state legislature.

 

 

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VIDEO: “I Might Not Be Alive for 2027 Election”: Peter Obi Raises Alarm

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Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised the alarm that he was being targeted by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government, adding that he was being targeted.

The 2027 presidential hopeful raised the alarm in an interview with a media personality, Chude Jideonwo, describing his current dilemma as a personal cost for being in the opposition.

His statement reads in part: “The way they are going out, I might not even be alive, not only not being a candidate. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it, deliberately. There is even the possibility that, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive. I know I get frustration everyday, because you do things that you think would be normal; it is not normal any longer.” 

He cited a case in the airport where he parked his car, and the officials came to challenge him not to park at that spot, alleging that there are other cars in the same space.

He also alleged that someone once invited him to a wedding and told him not to appear because he did not want the ruling government to come after him.

You can see the clip of the interview on X here:

 

 

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