Nigeria enters campaign mode — with elections two years away

Nigeria Enters Campaign Mode With Elections Still Two Years Away

By Testy Gossip

Nigeria’s political landscape is already heating up as the country edges closer to the 2027 general elections, despite being two years away.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Bola Tinubu, has begun laying groundwork for a possible re-election bid, while opposition parties are intensifying their strategies. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi are reportedly exploring new alliances under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), raising speculation of a strong opposition coalition.

Analysts fear that early politicking may overshadow urgent governance priorities such as tackling inflation, insecurity, and unemployment. However, party loyalists argue that the momentum is necessary to mobilize grassroots support ahead of what is expected to be a fiercely contested election.

As the campaigns quietly begin, Nigerians are watching closely to see whether political maneuvering will bring solutions to pressing challenges — or simply deepen divisions in the lead-up to 2027.Testy Gossip