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2027 Presidential Election: “I am ready to work with Peter Obi” — Governor Bala Mohammed

Obi said his visit to the Bauchi governor was part of his consultations with stakeholders to address Nigeria’s challenges.

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March 13, 2025

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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed his willingness to work with Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to strengthen opposition politics ahead of 2027 presidential election.

Governor Mohammed bore his mind after a closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House in Bauchi, today.

Mohammed said he admires and respects Obi’s style of politics, adding that the ex-governor of Anambra State has a clear vision of politics and governance.

“We have a lot of respect and admiration for him because of his style of politics, his statesmanship, his versatile nature, and his deep knowledge of the economy and governance.

“Peter Obi has a clear vision of where politics and politicians should be in terms of bringing good governance, impacting the people, and uniting the country. It is always a delight to listen to him because of his deep knowledge and mastery of statistics,” Mohammed said.

Mohammed said his discussions with Obi, whom he described as the face of opposition, covered a range of national issues, including the state of opposition and the crisis in Rivers State.

“I appreciate what he is doing as a leader of the opposition because, whether we like it or not, he is now the face of opposition politics in Nigeria,” the governor said. He also declared his readiness to work with Obi to “close ranks” and strengthen opposition politics in the country.

The governor said, “I want to say clearly that I am ready to work with Peter Obi. We must come together to bring good governance, offer a vibrant opposition with vision and strategy, and rescue this country from mediocrities parading themselves as leaders.

The time has come for us to step out and act with sincerity and focus. Our coming together is a message, and this message will resonate because my fellow governors support this kind of alliance.

”Obi said his visit to the Bauchi governor was part of his consultations with stakeholders to address Nigeria’s challenges.

“Nigerians may wonder why I am here, but I have come to consult with him because he is a critical stakeholder in Nigerian politics,” Obi said.

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Obi emerges NDC’s sole presidential aspirant

The NDC National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, disclosed that following the closure of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, only Obi bought the forms.

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May 19, 2026

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Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, emerged the sole Presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Accordingly, the party, has extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats.

He said that the deadline earlier fixed for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, had been extended to 12 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

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JUST IN: Governor Dapo Abiodun Wins Ogun East APC Senatorial Primary

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May 18, 2026

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been officially declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ogun East Senatorial District.

The primary, held on Monday, saw Abiodun emerge victorious as the party’s candidate for the senatorial seat ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Details of the vote margin and other results from the primary are expected to be released by the APC Ogun State chapter in due course.

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APC primaries: Akpabio returns unopposed

In his remarks, Senator Akpabio expressed gratitude to party faithful for the confidence they have always reposed in him, assuring constituents of continued quality representation and effective leadership at the National Assembly.

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The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been elected as the sole APC candidate in the party primary in the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District.

In a statement from his Media Office on Monday, constituents and party faithful turned out en masse for the affirmation of Senator Akpabio as the candidate for the senatorial district.

Akpabio, who was returned unopposed as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took part in the primary election at his Ward Centre at Methodist School Ukana, Ukana West 11, Essien Udim Local Government Area.

“Although he was the only aspirant, his kinmen trooped out to the Ward Centre to support their son whom they said had given them effective representation in all the previous offices he had held having served as Commissioner, Governor, Minority Leader of the Senate, Minister and presently the President of the 10th Senate.