2027: INEC says over 103m Nigerians eligible to vote
Nigeria’s voter register has risen to more than 103 million, giving the country a significantly larger voting population ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Nigeria’s voter register has risen to more than 103 million, giving the country a significantly larger voting population ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The update comes weeks after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the electoral commission to recognise and upload the modified logo adopted by the party.
The Presidency's latest statement therefore places the focus on Tinubu's expected return, while the political debate over the length of his absence and the constitutional procedure surrounding presidential authority continues.
The underlying claims over the loans, outstanding liabilities and the financial position inherited by subsequent administrations remain contested by the parties involved.
According to Obi, governors have the right to support candidates of their choice, but other candidates should equally be allowed to campaign and present themselves to voters.
PMP had also argued that it had an interest in the original proceedings but was not joined as a party before the Federal High Court made its earlier order concerning the NDC.
It insisted that political contests should ultimately be settled at the ballot box rather than through intimidation or violence.
It also appeals to Igbo leaders to prevent political disagreements from becoming permanent divisions among the people.
The Niger State NSCDC Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, has already been suspended by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who also ordered a full investigation.
The latest development also raises concerns over the safety of political rallies and marches as rival political groups increasingly take their campaigns and mobilisation efforts into communities across the country.