Ahead of the official 2027 election campaigns, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential flagbearer Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, convened a high-stakes, closed-door strategy session in Abuja with key party stakeholders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Held on Monday night, the meeting centered on fortifying the party’s electoral structure and harmonizing coordination between the presidential campaign and various state governorship bids. According to an official statement on the party’s verified X handle, leaders reviewed tactical mobilization plans to build a cohesive framework across all ballot levels.

The strategy session brought together roughly 25 NDC governorship hopefuls alongside prominent party figures, including Buba Galadima and state chairmen Mustapha Umar (Kebbi) and Bello Sani Yabo (Sokoto). The gathering underscores the opposition’s aggressive preparations to streamline its machinery ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.

Ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning against thuggery, violence, and intimidation. In a statement released Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, the police declared a zero-tolerance policy for electoral offenses such as ballot snatching, vote buying, and clashes between supporters, emphasizing that both perpetrators and sponsors will face prosecution regardless of their political status.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Furthermore, the Force has officially barred non-state security organizations, including the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), vigilante groups, hunters, and neighborhood watch groups, from participating in any election-related security duties. These groups are prohibited from carrying weapons, guarding polling units, or escorting election materials, with the police stressing that this responsibility lies exclusively with constitutionally recognized agencies. The NPF has deployed a joint security operation involving the Police, DSS, NSCDC, NIS, NCS, and FRSC across all 30 local government areas to ensure a peaceful process. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has directed deployed personnel to remain impartial and professional while the Force urges the public to report any suspicious activities.

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has petitioned the governments of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, requesting that they consider visa bans and other targeted measures against Senator Francis Fadahunsi following his controversial remarks regarding the Accord Party ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Appearing on Arise TV, Adeyanju criticized the statements as going beyond normal political rhetoric and urged all major candidates to explicitly condemn election-related violence. While the Senator previously stated his comments were meant metaphorically to encourage voting opponents out at the ballot box, Adeyanju expressed deep concern over the escalating political tension in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During his television appearance, Adeyanju also evaluated the performances of various participants from the Arise Town Hall meeting, offering critiques of the African Democratic Congress and All Progressives Congress candidates while noting Governor Ademola Adeleke’s presentation of administrative projects. For further details regarding the electoral process, guidelines, and official updates, please consult the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or established news outlets such as Arise News.