- 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)
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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
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu is challenging Peter Obi's support base in the South-East region.
- NDC has called on voters to support Peter Obi in the upcoming elections.
- Chukwuma Soludo publicly backed Bola Ahmed Tinubu's bid for re-election in Nigeria.
- Peter Obi formally challenged Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.
- Alleged discussions concerning Nigeria's political future, including calls for Peter Obi to step down, amidst insecurity in the South-East and issues related to World Bank borrowing.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- dailypost.ng2027: Obasanjo working for Tinubu, support for Obi-Kwankwaso smokescreen — Malaolu