Politics
‘No Electoral Prize Is Worth a Nigerian Life’ — Akpabio Warns Ahead of 2027 Election
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on political leaders and their supporters to embrace peaceful and issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that no electoral prize is worth the life of a Nigerian.
Akpabio made the call on Tuesday as the Senate resumed plenary after its annual recess, while identifying insecurity, flooding and the high cost of living among the pressing national concerns requiring attention.
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The Senate President expressed concern over the abduction of Nigerians in Marisa and at Dekera Mosque, saying sympathy alone was not enough to address the situation.
He called on security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue those held captive and protect vulnerable communities with renewed vigour.
On the economy, Akpabio urged political and economic leaders to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
Turning to the 2027 elections, he called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns, urging political actors to avoid actions that could lead to violence and loss of lives.
Akpabio stressed that no electoral prize was worth the life of any Nigerian.
Tinubu’s Communications Before Senate
During the sitting, six communications from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were read before the Senate.
The communications included requests for confirmation of appointments, approval of the 2026 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as well as establishment bills.
One of the bills seeks to establish the National Research and Development Fund.
The communications and bills were referred to the relevant Senate committees for consideration and further legislative action.
The Senate also mourned the deaths of former Kogi State Governor Ibrahim Idris and the late Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad Sani.
The latest resumption followed an earlier postponement of the Senate and House of Representatives’ plenary.
The National Assembly had initially been scheduled to resume from its annual recess on September 15, 2026, but the resumption was postponed to September 29 to allow ongoing rehabilitation and renovation work in the legislative chambers to be completed.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, alongside his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will visit Benue State on Wednesday for a town hall meeting as part of efforts to promote their vision for a new Nigeria.
The meeting, scheduled for 10:00 a.m on Wednesday, will take place at Mission House, beside Benue Links Park, Wurukum, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
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The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the NDC presidential and vice-presidential candidates to engage residents of the state and communicate their political vision ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Announcing the visit, Obi described Benue as the Food Basket of the Nation and said the delegation was taking its message of a new Nigeria to the state.
“PO IN BENUE.
“We are taking the message of a New Nigeria to the Food Basket of the Nation today,” the announcement read.
The town hall meeting is part of the party’s political engagement activities as Obi and Kwankwaso seek to build support for their joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
Politics
Shettima Arrives Jigawa for APC Presidential Campaign Rally, Tinubu to Inaugurate Four Projects
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Shettima arrived at the Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi International Airport, Dutse, where he was received by Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, alongside governors from other states.
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The Vice President’s arrival was disclosed on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha.
Those present included Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Members of the National Assembly, senior government officials, APC stakeholders and other prominent political figures from across the country were also present to welcome the Vice President.
Before proceeding to the Dutse Township Stadium for the campaign rally, Shettima is expected to accompany President Tinubu to inaugurate four projects in the state.
The projects include the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, Jigawa State’s agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road project in Dutse.
The initiatives are aimed at strengthening technical education, promoting skills acquisition, improving agricultural mechanisation and enhancing road infrastructure across the state.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Stanley Nkwocha disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, announcing the Vice President’s visit to Ebonyi State for the campaign rally.
The rally is scheduled to take place at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, as part of the APC’s campaign activities under the Renewed Hope agenda.
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The announcement called on residents and party supporters to turn out in large numbers to welcome the Vice President, describing the event as an opportunity for massive political mobilisation.
“One city. Thousands of voices. An atmosphere of incredible energy,” the statement said.
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