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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan, under the Coalition for Jonathan, have insisted he will run in the 2027 elections. Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori directed a minor cabinet reshuffle as commissioners resigned to pursue political ambitions. Former Minister Isa Ali Pantami submitted his governorship nomination form to the All Progressives Congress. A fresh faction of the African Democratic Congress emerged in Jigawa following parallel congresses.

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