Governors Battle Senators For Tickets

Governors Battle Senators For Tickets

Across Nigeria, at least 10 serving and former governors are moving to take Senate seats ahead of the 2027 elections.

Many of them are in their final term and are using their influence within party structures to secure tickets. This shift is already changing political alignments in several states.

The push comes as party leaders rely on consensus arrangements to pick candidates.

In many areas, sitting senators are being forced to step aside, denied tickets or sidelined entirely. Some governors are getting open backing from party stakeholders, while others are facing resistance.

In states like Imo, Ogun and Gombe, the situation has triggered tension between governors and current lawmakers.

In some cases, lawmakers have withdrawn from the race, while in others, disputes have led to open political clashes.

The process has also raised concerns about fairness and internal democracy.

The development is tied to wider political moves across the country as alliances shift and parties prepare for primaries.

With more governors eyeing Senate seats and party control tightening, the race for 2027 is shaping up to be intense.