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Candidates of the African Democratic Congress in Nigeria are urging party leaders not to neglect those who helped build the party's foundation.

Five new ministers have been appointed in Uttarakhand as part of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's cabinet expansion ahead of next year's assembly elections.

The finance director of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Peter Agada, has resigned, highlighting issues of poor coordination within the group following its involvement in the 2023 presidential elections in Nigeria.

France held the first round of local elections on March 15, 2023, revealing a mixed landscape of political fortunes, especially regarding the influence of traditional parties and the rise of new forces.

Ecuador's Federation of Football (FEF) will hold elections on March 17, 2023, with Francisco Egas as the sole candidate amid legal and political challenges.

The West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2023, a change from the eight-phase elections in 2021, as stated by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Election Commission of India has announced that voting for the Assam Assembly elections will take place on April 9, with results declared on May 4, 2023.

A recent study found that 70% of candidates for Finland's 2023 parliamentary elections experienced harassment during their campaigns, mainly online, with female candidates facing more harassment than their male counterparts.

The Labour Party in Nigeria has confirmed it will participate in the 2027 elections, focusing instead on improving its performance from the 2023 elections.

Cubana Chiefpriest, a Nigerian socialite, has publicly acknowledged his mistake for not supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections.

Peter Obi denies claims that he sought Daniel Bwala's support for his 2023 presidential campaign amid ongoing political tensions in Nigeria.

A recent CBOS survey indicates that both the Civic Coalition (KO) and the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party are losing support compared to 2023, with PiS experiencing a more significant drop.

Nine senators from various political parties defected to the African Democratic Congress, reshaping the political landscape of Nigeria's Senate.

Former National Intelligence Service chief Kim Kyu-hyun has been questioned by police regarding allegations of attempting to influence the Gangseo District mayoral by-election in 2023.

Argentina has granted asylum to a Brazilian man convicted for his involvement in the 2023 pro-Bolsonaro riots, a decision that could influence Brazil's upcoming presidential election.

Chief Tony Nwobodo urges the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, prioritizing performance over regional sentiments.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated military operations against Iran following the October 7, 2023 attack, positioning himself for the upcoming elections by promising to decisively confront Iran.

The Modi government plans to introduce a new bill aimed at enabling 33% reservation for women in the 2029 elections, following the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in December 2023.

Troels Lund Poulsen, despite being largely behind in polls against Mette Frederiksen, managed a narrow victory in their recent debate before the Danish elections.

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential aspirations are gaining traction, showing significant voter support despite initial doubts about his candidacy's viability.

Germany's regional elections kick off in 2023, testing the coalition led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz while the far-right AfD increases its support amid historic defense spending changes in Europe.

The Revolución Ciudadana political movement in Ecuador is facing four complaints regarding its campaign accounts from the 2023 presidential elections, leading to a provisional suspension of its electoral activities for nine months.

The Ecuadorian National Electoral Council (CNE) has brought a complaint against Luisa González and other members of the Citizen Revolution party for alleged mismanagement of campaign accounts from the 2023 early elections, with a tribunal hearing held to discuss the allegations.

A recent poll reveals that the Popular Party (PP) is losing ground to Vox, with both parties projected to lose seats in the upcoming elections.

Manitoba's election commissioner found that the Progressive Conservatives violated provincial laws by using a legislative room for campaign activities before the 2023 provincial election.

Former Ukrainian Armed Forces leader, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, harshly criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team over the failure of the planned counteroffensive in 2023, with analyst Rainer Saks suggesting this criticism may be strategically timed for upcoming elections.

The Nigerian Senate has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual collation as a backup, amid a contentious debate involving 15 opposing lawmakers.

A recent survey examines the Polish public's perception of Włodzimierz Czarzasty’s performance as the new marshal of the Sejm following his election after the parliamentary elections on October 15, 2023.

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, called for Nigerian unity in the upcoming 2027 elections to address decades of poor governance.

Supporters of Peter Obi are mobilizing for the 2027 elections to prevent a repeat of issues faced in the 2023 presidential elections.

The Israeli government's aggressive actions surrounding the Al-Aqsa Mosque appear to be a strategy aimed at influencing upcoming elections in October 2023.

The Electoral Justice of Pará has restricted vice-governor Hana Ghassan's use of personalized caps in her public and social media appearances as part of campaign regulations.

The four left-wing parties in Spain announce a coalition for the upcoming general elections, but struggle over whether Yolanda Díaz should lead it.

The Estonian Riigikogu's presidential election rounds are scheduled for September 2 and 3, 2023, following a gathering of the elder council to discuss the election organization.

The Estonian Riigikogu will hold rounds for the presidential elections on September 2nd and 3rd.

Opposition councilors in Móstoles describe a female council member's transition from a vibrant political figure to one who feels excluded and invisible in her role after the 2023 elections.

The Spanish government acknowledges a setback after recent regional elections but believes it can recover before the general elections in 2023.

The National Assembly, with votes from the officialist party Acción Democrática Nacional, approved a resolution urging the Prosecutor's Office and several electoral authorities to expedite investigations into the funding of the 2023 election campaign of the Ciudadano Revolution.

A new report by a Republican-controlled U.S. House Judiciary Committee claims that the European Commission has been censoring political speech on social media globally, impacting the 2023 Slovak parliamentary elections as a prime example.

The article discusses the electoral success of New Democracy and the strategic positioning of its main opponents, SYRIZA and PASOK, in the context of Greek political dynamics from 2019 to 2023.

Due to the quick-paced 2023 House of Representatives election, staffing agencies in Tokyo are in a race to secure manpower for polling and counting stations.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced the first direct elections for the Palestinian National Council, set for November 1, 2023, in response to pressure from the United States.

In Angüés, a town of just over 400 inhabitants in the province of Huesca, an electoral group made up entirely of women has been governing since 2019 and maintained its absolute majority in the 2023 elections.

In the podcast "Rzecz w tym", Marzena Tabor-Olszewska discusses with Artur Bartkiewicz the implications of internal conflicts, factional arrangements, and possible political scenarios following the elections.

The discussion highlights the disintegration of the political center in Poland, which was a key factor in the 2023 election victory, and notes that the ruling coalition appears preoccupied with internal issues as they face various crises.

In Sweden, the number of asylum applications dropped by 30% in 2023, reaching the lowest level since 1985, while the right-wing government plans to tighten regulations ahead of the uncertain general elections in September.

Adif disregarded internal complaints regarding rigging by José Luis Ábalos months prior to his reinstatement by Pedro Sánchez as a candidate for the 2023 general elections, despite prior warnings from officials about the corruption scheme.

Myanmar's military junta is setting the stage for elections on December 28, 2023, amidst widespread skepticism regarding their legitimacy and fairness due to the current political repression and ongoing conflict in the country.