2027 Campaign Kickoff Marred by Benue Blockade and Party Friction

Official campaigns for governorship and state assembly elections in 28 Nigerian states commenced on Monday, September 8, following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) schedule. Presidential and National Assembly campaigns had already been active since August 19. The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have all fielded candidates across the participating states, marking the formal start of...