2027 Election: Experts, Analysts, Others Raise Fresh Concerns as Nigeria Marks Independence Day

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As Nigeria prepares to mark 66 years of independence on October 1, another question is beginning to dominate the political space: what will happen to the country’s democracy as the battle for the presidency ahead of the 2027 election gathers pace?
The question comes at a crucial time, with political parties already positioning themselves for the next general election.
LEADERSHIP reports that the 2027 presidential race is already reshaping political alliances, driving fresh mobilisation and exposing growing tensions within the country’s political sp...