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🏛️ Tinubu issues directive ahead of 2027 elections

• President Bola Tinubu has ordered all political appointees who want to contest in 2027 to resign by March 31, 2026. 
  👉 This is a major move to prevent abuse of office and signals that 2027 politics has already started.

🗳️ Labour Party fixes presidential primary

• The Labour Party has announced a date for its presidential primary, part of early preparations for 2027. 
  👉 Shows opposition parties are already mobilizing.

⚔️ Opposition divisions continue

• Omoyele Sowore says he won’t align with figures like Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar. 
  👉 Indicates fragmentation in the opposition, which could benefit the ruling party.

🏢 Kano deputy governor impeachment drama

• The Kano State deputy governor is facing impeachment, awaiting political backing before responding. 
  👉 Another sign of internal state-level political crisis.

🏛️ APC internal politics heating up

• APC stakeholders say they will only support “credible aspirants” ahead of upcoming elections. 
  👉 Suggests intense internal competition within the ruling party.

🧭 Northern political succession battles

• Political tensions are rising in North-Central states as aspirants position themselves for primaries (April–May 2026). 
  👉 Expect more defections and alliances soon.

🗣️ Criticism of Tinubu over insecurity

• Rotimi Amaechi has accused Tinubu’s government of failing to tackle insecurity effectively. 
  👉 Security remains a major political attack point.

🧩 Big political trend (Tribune-style summary)

• 2027 election race has already begun

• Opposition is divided

• APC facing internal competition

• Security issues driving political criticism