
NIGERIA’S 2027 BATTLE INTENSIFIES AS OBI DEEPENS GRASSROOTS DRIVE, PARTIES REALIGN AND EFCC CASES SHAKE POLITICAL SPACE
Nigeria’s 2027 political battle is intensifying as Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso expand NDC grassroots mobilisation through markets, town halls and community engagements while the APC, ADC and other parties strengthen their own structures. At the same time, high-profile EFCC cases involving former officials including Godwin Emefiele, Nasir El-Rufai and Ifeanyi Okowa are contributing to wider debate over anti-corruption enforcement and political neutrality. INEC has fixed November 28 for a nationwide mock election to test upgraded BVAS and electronic result transmission systems ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.