- 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
- The Rainbow Coalition hosted receptions in Rivers State and Tinubu made appointments benefiting the state, indicating political support for his re-election bid.
- The African Democratic Congress reacted to an INEC ruling on state congresses, noting similar actions against the PDP and urging the judiciary against Tinubu's influence.
Related events
- Seriake Dickson discussed his relationship with the support bases of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
- Olusegun Obasanjo pledged his support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid.
- Adegboyega Oyetola and Ademola Adeleke publicly endorse Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in Nigeria.
- Peter Obi's growing support base is challenging Atiku Abubakar's dominance in the political landscape.
- Laolu Akande discusses the internal tensions and political landscape of Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- dailypost.ng2027: Obasanjo working for Tinubu, support for Obi-Kwankwaso smokescreen — Malaolu