Nigeria's 2027 Governorship Campaigns Kick Off Amid Security Warnings and Political Maneuvering

Nigeria's 2027 governorship election season has officially exploded into action, with candidates from across the political spectrum launching bids and policy platforms this week. In Kebbi, former Attorney General Abubakar Malami kicked off his African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign, attacking the ruling APC government over budget mismanagement, insecurity, and schools shuttered for seven months. Meanwhile, a coalition of seven ADC North West governorship candidates signed a...