Atiku Abubakar is fighting to remain on the 2027 presidential ballot as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to review a court judgment that invalidated his nomination. The decision has sparked a flurry of legal activity, with the former Vice‑President’s camp pressing for a swift resolution before the electoral timetable tightens.
In a separate development, former Governor Rauf Aregbesola has lodged a distinct appeal, urging INEC to reconsider the ruling and to ensure that all candidates receive fair treatment under the law. Aregbesola’s petition underscores the broader uncertainty surrounding the nomination process ahead of the upcoming elections.
Delta State has demanded an inquiry into the fatal campaign violence that erupted in the region during the last electoral cycle. State officials are calling for a thorough investigation to identify the parties responsible and to prevent a repeat of the deadly clashes.
Meanwhile, supporters of former President Bola Tinubu have claimed that their campaign mobilised a network of more than 500 vehicles across the country. The claim, which has not yet been independently verified, highlights the scale of Tinubu’s grassroots operations as the campaign season heats up.
These legal and logistical disputes come as Nigeria’s political landscape readies for the 2027 elections, with parties scrambling to secure their positions and address lingering concerns over electoral integrity.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
