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What the official bodies and campaigns said.

Statements about the 2027 election from INEC, the security agencies and the presidential candidates' campaigns, taken from their own official websites, their official YouTube channels, and their posts on X that official websites embed or readers send in. Each links to the original. They are shown as what each body said, not as established fact.

How many statements a channel has here depends on whether its website can be read automatically, not on how active it is. Several campaigns and agencies publish no readable feed; they are listed below with the reason.

116 statements, checked 24 Oct 2026.

  1. 21 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    ADC Warns that President Tinubu May Introduce Fuel Surcharge if Re-elected

    “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that the implementation of a 5% fuel surcharge could push petrol prices above ₦1,500 per litre, further increasing the cost of living for Nigerians.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  2. 19 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    The Power of Citizen Feedback in Improving Public Services

    “Public services play a vital role in everyday life, from healthcare and education to roads, sanitation, water supply and transportation. However, improving these services requires more than government policies and financial investment. It also requires listening to the people who depend on them.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  3. 19 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    ADC National Youth Leader Balarabe Rufai Condemns Alleged Harassment of Party Members in Kaduna

    “The National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Balarabe Rufai, has condemned the alleged harassment and arbitrary detention of ADC members and political stakeholders in Kaduna State, calling for respect for citizens’ rights, due process and accountability.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  4. 15 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    Why Citizen Engagement Is Essential to Building a Stronger Democracy in Nigeria

    “Democracy is about more than elections. It is also about ensuring that citizens can express their concerns, influence public decisions and hold political leaders accountable. In Nigeria, where challenges such as unemployment, insecurity and rising living costs affect millions, citizen engagement is essential to building a more responsive and effective system of governance.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  5. 15 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Campaign

    Statement on the official website

    Atiku Abubakar Launches Ask AA Portal to Engage Directly with Nigerians-askatiku.ng

    “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is set to launch Ask AA , a technology-driven citizen-engagement platform designed to give Nigerians direct access to him on issues affecting the country. The link to this portal is askatiku.ng.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  6. 14 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Security, Campaign, Registration and voter cards

    Statement on the official website

    Atiku Urges Nigerians to Collect PVC, Pledges Affordable Living and Better Security

    “ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and use their votes to demand change, promising to work towards reducing the cost of living and restoring security across the country.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  7. 14 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    Building an Inclusive Nigeria: Why Persons with Disabilities Must Be Part of the Political Conversation

    “A truly inclusive democracy is one in which every citizen has the opportunity to participate, contribute ideas and influence decisions that shape the country's future. In Nigeria, achieving this requires ensuring that persons with disabilities are meaningfully included in political discussions, electoral processes and public decision-making.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  8. 12 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Security

    Statement on the official website

    What Is Good Governance? 7 Things Every Nigerian Should Expect from Government

    “Good governance should be more than a political slogan. For ordinary Nigerians, it should be visible in the quality of public services, the security of communities, the strength of institutions and the opportunities available to citizens.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  9. 8 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Campaign

    Statement on the official website

    Amaechi Takes ADC South-South Mobilisation to Warri, Engages Delta Stakeholders

    “The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has taken the party’s South-South mobilisation to Delta State, engaging party leaders, stakeholders and supporters in the Warri area as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  10. 8 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    Why Political Accountability Should Matter More Than Political Loyalty

    “In a democracy, political loyalty has its place. Parties need committed members, citizens need political convictions, and leaders need supporters who believe in their vision. But loyalty should never become a reason to excuse poor leadership, defend wrongdoing or ignore failures in government.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  11. 3 Oct 2026 · Labour Party (LP), national website (LP) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    Labour Party Youth Leaders Proposes Allignment With APC, To Support President Tinubu’s Re-Election With City Boy Movement And Tinubu Support Group.

    “Abuja, Nigeria – The Youth Wing of the Labour Party has initiated discussions on a proposed political alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Renewed Hope Movement, the City Boy Movement and Tinubu Support Groups to declare support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.”

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  12. 2 Oct 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Campaign

    Statement on the official website

    Four Key Messages from Atiku Abubakar’s Independence Day Address on Nigeria at 66

    “Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, used Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assessment of the country’s economic progress, arguing that headline economic indicators must ultimately translate into better living conditions for Nigerians.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  13. 30 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    ADC Women Launch ‘One Woman, 10 Votes’ Initiative to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilisation

    “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched the “One Woman, 10 Votes” Initiative , a grassroots mobilisation programme designed to strengthen women’s participation in the political process and deepen voter engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  14. 30 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Security

    Statement on the official website

    Atiku Abubakar Calls for Release of Five Borno Men Over ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-Shirts

    “Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of five Nigerians reportedly arrested in Borno State in connection with T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go.””

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  15. 29 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Campaign

    Statement on the official website

    Atiku Receives TMG Convener, Endorses Nationwide Campaign Following Online Poll

    “Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has received Barrister Abba Hikima, one of the leading conveners of the Tinubu Must Go (TMG) Nationwide Campaign, following the conclusion of the movement’s recent online poll.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  16. 29 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Campaign

    Statement on the official website

    ADC Disputes APC Claim Over Alleged Defection of House of Assembly Candidates

    “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that serving or prospective ADC House of Assembly candidates from Jigawa, Plateau, Taraba and Zamfara States defected to the ruling party.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  17. 23 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Campaign

    Statement on the official website

    Atiku Abubakar Says SBM Survey Shows 67.4% of Nigerians Want Petrol Subsidy Restored

    “Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that a new SBM Intelligence survey highlights widespread dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s petrol pricing policy and growing demand for relief from rising living costs.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  18. 23 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Other

    Statement on the official website

    ADC: Tinubu, Shettima’s Absence Raises Constitutional Questions as Party Demands Clarity on Acting President

    “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has questioned the constitutional basis of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s extended stay outside Nigeria, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima also abroad, and demanded clarification from the Presidency and National Assembly on who currently exercises the constitutional powers of the President.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  19. 21 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Security, Campaign

    Statement on the official website

    Atiku Abubakar Calls for Accountability After Deaths of 37 Suspected Miners in Niger State

    “African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, while calling for accountability and greater protection for vulnerable Nigerians.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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  20. 18 Sept 2026 (year not printed on the page) · ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU) (ADC) · Registration and voter cards

    Statement on the official website

    ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged PVC Collection Operation Ahead of 2027 Elections

    “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over reports of an alleged organised operation to purchase and collect Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from citizens in parts of Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections.”

    Day and month as published; the page gives no year. The year follows from the item's place in the site's date-ordered sitemap.

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The official channels

Where each statement comes from, and the social media accounts each body's official pages link to. Posts on X are included when an official website embeds them or a reader sends one in; account timelines are not collected, because the platforms offer no free access, so this is not every post an account makes.

  • Electoral commission

    Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

    WebsitePress releasesX @inecnigeriaFacebook inecnigeriaInstagram inecnigeriaYouTube @InecNigeriavideos

    Statements collected automatically from the website. The site offers no RSS, WordPress REST API or sitemap (/feed/, /wp-json/, /sitemap.xml and /robots.txt all return 404). The press index page is read as published: each card gives the date, title, link and INEC's one-line summary. Many releases are published as images, so the summary on the index is used as the excerpt (excerptFrom). Cards without a date are not recorded.

  • Security agencies

    Nigeria Police Force

    WebsiteX @PoliceNGFacebook ngpolice

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. On 2026-10-24 every request (home page, robots.txt, /feed/, /wp-json/) was answered with HTTP 429 and a 'Vercel Security Checkpoint' browser challenge. The challenge is not bypassed, so no feed is read and no social handles could be confirmed from the page source.

  • Security agencies

    Nigerian Army

    WebsitePress releasesX @HQNigerianArmyFacebook NigerianArmyInstagram hqnigerianarmyYouTube Nigerian ArmyTV

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No RSS, sitemap or robots.txt (all 404). The news page is filled in the browser from an API at a private network address (10.255.15.3), which is not reachable from the internet, so there is no free feed to read.

  • Security agencies

    Department of State Services (DSS)

    Website

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. robots.txt allows all, but the home page and /wp-json/ answer with HTTP 307 and a Sucuri 'JavaScript is required' challenge; /feed/ returns 404. The challenge is not bypassed, so no feed is read and no social handles could be confirmed.

  • Security agencies

    Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

    WebsitePress releasesX @official_NSCDCFacebook NSCDCYouTube @OFFICIAL_NSCDC

    Statements collected automatically from the website. WordPress REST API and RSS (/feed/) both open; robots.txt allows posts. On 2026-10-24 the newest post was dated 2026-02-28.

  • Security agencies

    Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No official website with a press page found: nsa.gov.ng and onsa.gov.ng do not resolve; ctc.gov.ng (National Counter Terrorism Centre, under ONSA) timed out on 2026-10-24. Per the brief, ONSA is included only if it has a press page; it is kept here with feed none so the gap is visible.

  • Candidates' campaigns · AA

    AA presidential campaign (RUFAI ADEKUNLE OMO-AJE)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No official party or campaign website found. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/action-alliance-aa) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · ADP

    ADP presidential campaign (ABBAS-BIN ALIYU)

    Website

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. adp.ng ('ADP: One Destiny') is a single-page app: every path, including /robots.txt, /feed/, /sitemap.xml and /wp-json/, returns the same empty shell page, so there is no feed and no page source to read handles from. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/action-democratic-party-adp) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · APP

    APP presidential campaign (YUSUF KABIRU)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No official party or campaign website found. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/action-peoples-party-app) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · AAC

    AAC presidential campaign (SOWORE OMOYELE)

    WebsiteX @aacpartyYouTube @AACPartyGlobalYouTube African Action CongressFacebook share/16rnsfFQSc

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. aacparty.org redirects to aacparty.com. Its sitemap lists only fixed pages (about, policies, events, contact, register, donate), all with lastmod 2024-01-01; no news or press pages, no RSS or REST API. No social links in the home page source. sowore.com is a parked domain. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/african-action-congress-aac) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · ADC

    ADC presidential campaign (ABUBAKAR ATIKU)

    WebsitePress releasesX @ADCNigFacebook adcnigInstagram adc_nig

    Statements collected automatically from the website. Party site (it describes itself as the 'Official site of ADC'); it carries the Atiku campaign's statements. No RSS or REST API; the sitemap lists news pages oldest first. News pages show the day and month but not the year, so the year is taken from the item's place in the sitemap (see dateNote on each item). robots.txt disallows URLs with query strings, so the paged news list is not read. www.atiku.org now serves unrelated gambling content and is not used.

  • Candidates' campaigns · APC

    APC presidential campaign (TINUBU BOLA AHMED)

    WebsiteX @allprogressivesFacebook voteapc

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. The site answers every path (including /feed/, /wp-json/ and /home/category/press-release/) with its home page; the sitemap (sitemaps.xml) lists only go.php redirects. No feed, and the newest dated item on the home page is from 2023. No dedicated 2027 campaign website found. The home page links only a generic facebook.com address, so no handle is listed. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/all-progressives-congress-apc) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · APM

    Allied Peoples Movement (APM), national website

    WebsitePress releases

    Statements collected automatically from the website. Party site (title 'APM: Allied Peoples Movement'), WordPress REST API open. Its only social link points to the theme maker (xpeedstudio), so no handle is listed. The candidate's own campaign site is listed separately (apm-makinde-campaign).

  • Candidates' campaigns · APM

    Seyi Makinde presidential campaign (APM)

    WebsitePress releasesX @RESETNIGERIAMOVInstagram resetnigeriamovementTikTok @reset.nigeria.mov

    Statements collected automatically from the website. The site describes itself as the 'Official Website of Seyi Makinde Presidential Campaign 2027'. WordPress REST API and RSS open. The press release page is a static page; the REST API had 2 posts on 2026-10-24.

  • Candidates' campaigns · BP

    BP presidential campaign (ADENUGA SUNDAY)

    WebsiteX @TheBOOTPartyFacebook TheBOOTPartyInstagram TheBOOTPartyYouTube UCN5phM_Tj4FZ_LNndmUlhbAYouTube BOOT Party: Because Of Our Tomorrow

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. Party site ('BOOT Party Nigeria'); /feed/, /sitemap.xml, /wp-sitemap.xml and /robots.txt all redirect to the home page, so there is no feed. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/boot-party-bp) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · DLA

    DLA presidential campaign (ADEBISI MOSES OLUSOJI)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No official party or campaign website found. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/democratic-leadership-alliance-dla) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · LP

    Labour Party (LP), national website

    WebsitePress releasesX @NgLabourFacebook NigeriaLabourPartyInstagram nglabourpartyYouTube LabourPartyNig

    Statements collected automatically from the website. Party site, WordPress REST API open; robots.txt sets Crawl-delay: 30, which the watcher honours. A July 2026 post on this site names Prince Kennedy Ahanotu as 'Labour Party 2027 Presidential Candidate', while INEC's list names OKEREKE SUNDAY CHIBUZO; both are kept as published. The site also links @Kennedy4Aha, not listed here because it is a person's account, not the party's.

  • Candidates' campaigns · NDP

    NDP presidential campaign (OKWORI ADA ELIZABETH FREDRICK)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No official party or campaign website found. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/national-democratic-party) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · NRM

    NRM presidential campaign (OKEREKE NKEM ESTHER)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No official party or campaign website found. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/national-rescue-movement-nrm) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · NDC

    NDC presidential campaign (OBI PETER GREGORY)

    Website

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. ndcnigeria.com (title 'Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)', listed on Wikipedia) has no robots.txt, sitemap, RSS or REST API (all 404) and no news pages in its HTML; no social links in the page source. No Peter Obi campaign website found. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/nigeria-democratic-congress) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · PDP

    PDP presidential campaign (ONOR SANDY OJANG)

    WebsitePress releasesFacebook officialpdpnig

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. The sitemap lists about 250 news pages, but their HTML carries only the headline and a shortened meta description: no date and no statement text (the text is loaded in the browser). With no date and nothing to check an excerpt against, nothing is recorded. Social links in the page source are bare twitter.com/facebook.com/instagram.com addresses with no handle. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/peoples-democratic-party-pdp) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · PRP

    PRP presidential campaign (DUKE DONALD)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. prpnigeria.ng (listed on Wikipedia) does not resolve; prp.org.ng returns 403 to every request. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/peoples-redemption-party-prp) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · SDP

    Prince Adewole Adebayo presidential campaign (SDP)

    WebsitePress releasesX @Pres_AdebayoFacebook Adebayo4PresidentInstagram pres_adebayoTikTok @princeadewoleadebayoYouTube @PrinceAdewoleAdebayo

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. Candidate's own site (Squarespace). Its sitemap lists only fixed pages; the media page links to news articles published by others, not to the campaign's own statements; there is no blog feed. sdp.com.ng serves unrelated content and sdp.org.ng timed out. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/social-democratic-party-sdp) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · YPP

    YPP presidential campaign (AGADA PETER ADA)

    WebsiteX @yppnationalFacebook yppnational

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. ypp.ng (listed on Wikipedia) returns 403 to every request, including robots.txt, so it is treated as closed to automated reading. INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/young-progressive-party-ypp) lists the official website as N/A.

  • Candidates' campaigns · ZLP

    ZLP presidential campaign (NWANYANWU DANIEL DABERECHUKWU)

    Statements are not collected automatically: no free feed was found on the website. No official party or campaign website found (zlp.org.ng does not resolve). INEC's party page (https://inecnigeria.org/parties/zenith-labour-party-zlp) lists the official website as N/A.