- Calls for credible and transparent elections in Nigeria.
- Political figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, are contesting the Nigerian presidential election and seeking counsel from former president Olusegun Obasanjo.
Allegations surface that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's support bases are smokescreens for ambitions related to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
Allegations surface that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's support bases are smokescreens for ambitions related to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rabiu Kwankwaso is contesting the presidency against Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Sub-event
Claims suggest Obi and Kwankwaso are working against their stated goals for Tinubu's ambition.1 source
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The entities involved
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Peter Obi
Nigerian politician and businessman (born 1961)
- The government of Anambra State has begun scrutinizing the financial claims made by Peter Obi regarding his tenure as governor.
- The ongoing dispute involves claims by the Anambra State government regarding the financial profile and obligations left by Peter Obi's administration during his tenure as governor.
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Rabiu Kwankwaso
Nigerian politician
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
Related events
- Seriake Dickson discussed his relationship with the support bases of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
- A fake circular has been promoted regarding the leadership ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, whose office is led by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
- Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have formed a presidential ticket in Nigeria, amidst the ongoing political landscape.
- The FDP has urged Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar to shelve their presidential ambitions and support Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
- Minister of Works David Umahi publicly supports Bola Tinubu's bid for a second term while opposing Peter Obi.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- dailypost.ng2027: Obasanjo working for Tinubu, support for Obi-Kwankwaso smokescreen — Malaolu