Opposition political parties in Edo State, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP), have issued a stern warning against escalating political violence, harassment, and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan warns that fake audio and video announcements generated by AI could be deployed on election eve to falsely declare a postponement of the 2027 polls.
Former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson has publicly called out Governor Douye Diri, accusing him of selling out the PDP to the APC and promising a major political showdown in 2027.
Speaking at an APC town hall in Abakaliki, Minister of Works David Umahi declared himself the “lion of the South-East,” dismissed Peter Obi’s four-year presidency plan, and urged the region to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027.
Datti Baba-Ahmed has warned Peter Obi’s supporters against attacking him over ticket debates, claiming he has more damaging things to reveal.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says residents nicknamed him ‘Okpe’s Baby’ due to his administration’s performance in infrastructure and prompt salary payments.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the Federal Government’s N50,000 monthly cash relief as a political gimmick, asserting that President Bola Tinubu is reacting in panic to opposition momentum.
Catholic Cleric Cardinal John Onaiyekan has called on Nigerian opposition political parties to unite ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that split votes will deny voters a credible alternative.
NDC Campaign DG Ibrahim Abdulkarim states the party has secured internal measures to protect votes against election-day thuggery, citing NBC broadcast rules for keeping details confidential.
Governor Ademola Adeleke clarifies that Osun State voters will back APC for the presidential election but strictly support Accord Party candidates for National and State Assembly seats in 2027.
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