The Nigeria Democratic Congress has reportedly removed its candidate for a House of Assembly seat in Borno State. The move is said to come as the party unveils its 2027 campaign council. No further details on the reason were immediately available.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has reportedly reacted to the NDC's newly released campaign council, which features Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Governor Dickson. Details of his remarks were still emerging.
APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel has shared a video saying he presented Toyota Prado SUVs to selected youth leaders to support the party's election mobilisation. At least seven vehicles appear in the footage, some branded with the APC logo. Israel also thanked First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her continuing support.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has reportedly named its campaign council for the 2027 elections. The list is said to include presidential candidate Peter Obi, his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso and party leader Seriake Dickson.
Some APC supporters were reportedly seen holding sticks and cutlasses as crowds streamed into Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna for the flag-off of President Tinubu's re-election campaign. Many others arrived in party caps and T-shirts, carrying posters of the president. Footage of the arrivals has drawn concern online about safety at campaign events.