Political figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, are contesting the Nigerian presidential election and seeking counsel from former president Olusegun Obasanjo.
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Updated Jun 12
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What happened
Political figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, are contesting the Nigerian presidential election and seeking counsel from former president Olusegun Obasanjo.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and Olusegun Obasanjo are actively consulting and forming a presidential ticket for the 2027 election.Sub-event
- Allegations surface that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's support bases are smokescreens for ambitions related to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Sub-event
- Olusegun Obasanjo, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi are discussing potential political alliances for the 2027 election, with Obasanjo having previously backed Obi in 2023.Sub-event
Obi and Kwankwaso are actively contesting the election and consulting with Obasanjo for strategic advice.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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Olusegun Obasanjo
nigerian president (1999-2007) and military leader (1976–79)
- On August 2, 2026, multiple distinct events occurred: Atiku challenged Obasanjo regarding his public outbursts; Nigeria called for South African compensation for xenophobic attacks; and the APC advised Tinubu to curb excess funds given to governors.
- Under current political pressure, Tinubu's past tenure as Lagos Governor is being leveraged in a political offensive led by Obasanjo and the Alliance for Democracy.
Related events
- Peter Obi is a presidential candidate for Nigeria, having previously served as governor of Anambra State.
- Peter Obi received support from a former vice-presidential candidate.
- An opposition summit was held in Abuja, where Lukman proposed a transition government for Nigeria.
- Rochas Okorocha questioned the viability of Peter Obi's presidency in Nigeria.
- Imo State governor traveled to Abuja for a delegation, while Peter Obi remains a presidential hopeful in Nigeria.