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The Sokoto State Government has defended President Tinubu's nomination of Professor Mustapha Aliyu as an INEC commissioner, saying the appointment was based on merit and not family ties.
Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State commissioner and APC chieftain, has resigned from the party, saying the decision was personal. He had been a vocal critic of the Muslim-Muslim ticket arrangement ahead of the 2027 elections.
At a judicial inquiry on 17 October, suspended Niger State NSCDC Commandant Suberu Aniviye said the deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody could have been prevented and apologised to families. Niger State reported 37 deaths while a mortuary official testified 33 bodies were received, a discrepancy yet to be resolved.
The Katsina State governor called on APC members to seek forgiveness and unite ahead of the 2027 elections. He urged them to mobilise voters and intensify grassroots campaigns to secure victory for APC candidates.
The Kwara State PDP has dismissed fears that its leaders' support for President Tinubu's re-election bid could harm its National Assembly candidates in the 2027 elections.
A Fulani community in Jigawa endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Namadi for 2027 at a gathering in Dutse led by Shehu Hadejia. The group commended the state government's efforts to promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders.
Rabiu Kwankwaso said in a Facebook statement that he will not step down for Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 race. He accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council of running a smear campaign to mislead voters.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has started nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election, according to Punch. The council said it is relying on President Tinubu's reforms to support his re-election bid.
An Abia youth group known as Great Aba Men has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in 2027, according to the group.
President Tinubu's expanded campaign council has given roles to politicians from parties outside the APC, including PDP, APGA and Accord, according to Premium Times. The report notes this has drawn criticism over party loyalty, amid an ongoing legal dispute concerning Accord's presidential nomination.
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso said the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will not step down its presidential ticket for the ADC or any other party ahead of the 2027 election.
Topa Peter, a PDP chieftain in Ogun State, has disowned reports describing him as a 2027 governorship aspirant. He said his name was used without his consent.
Eight suspended Zamfara State Assembly members who had resigned from the APC met President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, led by Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, and reaffirmed their loyalty to the party, according to a statement from Matawalle's media aide. The lawmakers were suspended in February 2024 over alleged misconduct, with the suspension extended in May 2026.
A memo dated 18 October said the APC campaign council will hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday to adopt a campaign calendar and discuss preparations for the presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for 24 October in Kaduna.
The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Ogun State said it has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election and Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) for the governorship election.
An editorial published by Premium Times says Nigerians expect presidential candidates to present governance plans to address the exploitation of the country's oil resources as campaigns begin.
The Sokoto State Government said President Tinubu's nomination of Prof Mustapha Aliyu as an INEC commissioner was based on merit. The statement comes amid reported scrutiny of the nomination.
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, said adequate security would be provided before, during and after the 2027 general elections. He spoke at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Kano State Chapter.
APC campaign Director-General Abdulaziz Yari sought blessings from the Ooni of Ife and the Emir of Ilorin for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Punch. Yari reportedly predicted victory for the APC in the polls.
Ogun PDP chieftain Peter Topa has disowned reports listing him as a 2027 governorship aspirant, saying his name was used without his consent.
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