Nigeria Digest: Key Events of July 16, 2024

As the 2025 Anambra State governorship election approaches, political candidates are actively campaigning across the state, promising voters various initiatives. While opposition candidates focus on traditional campaign strategies, Governor Soludo emphasizes good governance over political maneuvering.

Opposition parties in Lagos State, including the Labour Party, the Young Progressives Party, and others, have called for the cancellation of the recent local government elections, alleging widespread irregularities, violence, and manipulation.

Former campaign official Ayiri Emami paid tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, highlighting his integrity, infrastructural achievements, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

Rumors of Atiku Abubakar resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been debunked. The former Vice President remains a member of the party despite expressing concerns about its internal conflicts.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that over 295,000 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) remain uncollected in Ondo State, encouraging eligible citizens to pick them up ahead of the 2025 registration exercise.

Leading up to the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other parties are actively preparing their campaigns and strategies.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) begins a new chapter without President Buhari, navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the 2027 elections.

The Forum of Lagos State PDP Local Government Chairmen condemned the recent local government elections, deeming them a charade due to alleged manipulations and violence, and vowing legal action.

The death toll from the attack on Jebbu Binde village in Plateau State has risen above 30, as more bodies were discovered in the aftermath of the violence perpetrated by suspected Fulani extremists.