{"id":100111,"date":"2026-05-06T14:03:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=100111"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:35:15","slug":"2027-do-minor-parties-stand-a-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/2027-do-minor-parties-stand-a-chance\/","title":{"rendered":"2027: Do Minor parties stand a chance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xa8at2c\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nNigeria&#8217;s political landscape is buzzing with over 20 registered parties, but will they truly impact the 2027 elections? The recent registration of the Democratic Leadership Alliance is just one piece of the puzzle.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the major players like APC and PDP, a multitude of smaller political parties exist. The question remains: can these parties move beyond being mere names on paper and become active forces in the nation&#8217;s political future?<\/p>\n<p>As 2027 approaches, Nigeria has a wealth of options to consider for its democratic journey. It&#8217;s time to explore whether these less prominent parties can seize their moment and offer genuine alternatives to voters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria&#8217;s political landscape is buzzing with over 20 registered parties, but will they truly impact the 2027 elections? The recent registration of the Democratic Leadership Alliance is just one piece of the puzzle. Beyond the major players like APC and PDP, a multitude of smaller political parties exist. 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