The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally expressed concern that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reached a record-low level of public trust, claiming the body has abandoned its role as an impartial and transparent arbiter. In a statement shared on its official account this Tuesday, the opposition party characterized the commission, led by Professor Joash Amupitan, as a proxy for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging it is working to maintain the current political structure ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The PDP further argued that the commission’s inconsistent application of court orders and a noted lack of transparency regarding electronic result transmission have led voters to lose faith in the electoral process. According to the party, the survival of democracy during economic hardship depends on the public’s conviction that their grievances can be addressed through the ballot, a process that necessitates a truly independent umpire.

In related developments, INEC has begun issuing access codes to nine registered political parties—including the APC, PDP, African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—to facilitate the submission of candidate names for the 2027 general elections. These submissions cover presidential, governorship, and legislative races, excluding off-cycle contests in Kogi and Osun states. Additionally, an anonymous senior INEC official refuted claims that the NDC was blocked from accessing the nomination portal.

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Following a Progressive Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja, governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have evaluated the results of the party’s recent primary elections, the Ekiti gubernatorial race, and various by-elections. Imo State Governor and Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodimma, reported that the APC demonstrated strong performance in these contests.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During the session, the governors reached the following key resolutions:

• Consultation with Party Leadership: The forum plans to hold a meeting with APC National Chairman, Netanwe Yilwatda, and other party leaders to coordinate preparations for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

• Strengthening Democracy: The governors expressed a commitment to addressing challenges within Nigeria’s democratic environment and prioritizing the welfare of citizens.

• Future Strategy: The forum affirmed its intent to continue collaborating with the party’s national leadership to support, strengthen, and align the party’s policies to achieve better outcomes for Nigerians ahead of upcoming elections.

The meeting saw high-level attendance from APC state governors, including those from Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Borno, and several others.

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced that he has finalized his nomination forms for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Obi used the opportunity to challenge the current priorities of Nigerian political leadership, sparked by specific questions found on the nomination form.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Specifically, Obi referenced a section of the form that asks if a candidate has ever been declared a person of unsound mind. This prompted him to question whether today’s political leaders are truly acting with a “sound mind” given the severe challenges facing the nation. He argued that instead of focusing on political maneuvers, a truly sound-minded leadership would treat Nigeria’s existential crises—such as widespread insecurity, kidnappings, food instability, and the frivolous waste of public funds—as a national emergency. He urged that the security, survival, and stability of the country must take absolute priority over partisan advantage.

Furthermore, reacting to another question on the form regarding the submission of forged certificates, Obi called on INEC to increase transparency by publicly releasing the academic credentials of every candidate seeking elective office. He emphasized that such measures are necessary to strengthen public trust in the electoral process and ensure leaders are held to higher standards. Obi concluded by asserting that Nigeria requires a shift away from “politics as usual,” advocating instead for a new era of leadership characterized by character, competence, capacity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to service.