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What APGA must do to win in the 2026 and 2027 Elections Author: Jude Ezeh It is increasingly evident that the political landscape in Nigeria is already shifting toward the 2027 general elections. Public interest in these elections has begun to eclipse attention to more immediate contests, such as the…

Winning the Future: Strategies for Labour Party’s Success in Nigeria’s 2027 Elections. Author: Lydia Pam Dauda Introduction As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) has a crucial opportunity to make a significant impact. With a growing presence in the political landscape, LP can capitalize…

What APC Must Do to Win in 2027 Author: Mr. Mark Omogo As Nigeria approaches another defining election cycle in 2027, the All-Progressives Congress (APC) must recognize that the game has changed. The traditional tactics of vote-buying and last-minute noise no longer guarantee victory. Today’s voters, especially the youth, are…

Suggesting Potential Reforms or Considerations To optimize the delegate system in Nigerian party primaries and mitigate the potential negative impacts of statutory delegate participation, several reforms and considerations could be explored: Review and potentially adjust the proportion of statutory delegates to ad-hoc delegates: Striking a more equitable balance between the…

The Role of Statutory Delegates in Party Stability and Cohesion The role of statutory delegates in maintaining party stability and cohesion is multifaceted, with the potential for both positive and negative impacts. If the perceived influence of statutory delegates leads to primary outcomes that are viewed as unfair or dictated…

Corruption Risks Associated with Statutory Delegates The involvement of statutory delegates in party primaries presents several notable corruption risks. Due to their influential positions within the party structure, these delegates can become primary targets for bribery and inducement by aspirants vying for the party’s nomination. The intense competition and high…

Impact on the Fairness and Inclusivity of Party Primaries The participation of statutory delegates has a notable impact on the fairness and inclusivity of party primaries in Nigeria. Their presence can lead to a dilution of grassroots influence. When a significant portion of the delegates are statutory members, the weight…

The Legal Framework Governing Statutory Delegates The involvement of statutory delegates in Nigerian political party primaries is primarily governed by the Electoral Act 2022 and its subsequent amendments. Initially, the Act did not explicitly include provisions for statutory delegates to participate in party conventions and primaries. This silence led to…

Defining Statutory Delegates and the Context of Nigerian Party Primaries In the intricate landscape of Nigerian politics, political parties serve as the primary vehicles for individuals seeking elective office, given the constitutional absence of independent candidacy. Within these parties, the process of selecting candidates for general elections is a critical…