The political quest for the presidency ahead of the 2027 election is underway, marked by political attacks and alleged reliance on foreign lobbying firms.
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What happened
The political quest for the presidency ahead of the 2027 election is underway, marked by political attacks and alleged reliance on foreign lobbying firms.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Atiku Abubakar engages a US lobbying firm for reputational standing.1 source
US Senate report and Tribunal examine financial transfers involving Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu.1 source
- Wike commented on the political landscape, stating that a 'G5 strategy' was employed with the goal of preventing Atiku Abubakar from gaining votes.Sub-event
- Peter Obi is facing political attacks from some Igbo politicians in Nigeria.Sub-event
Nigerian politicians are seeking US intervention in their affairs.1 source
Tinubu administration faces political attacks and questions regarding foreign lobbying amid 2027 election quest.1 source
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- Omoyele Sowore, a presidential candidate for the African Action Congress, visited Ekiti State.
- Atiku Abubakar cited Joash Amupitan's critique of INEC regarding the electoral process.
- Peter Obi's supporters are associated with the Obidient and Batist Movements.
- Tinubu seeks approval to borrow funds while Peter Obi criticizes the borrowing policy in Nigeria.
The entities involved
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Atiku Abubakar
Nigerian politician
- The African Democratic Congress affirmed Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate and uploaded candidates to the INEC portal.
- The leadership structure built around Atiku Abubakar is being operationalized, including utilizing profiles like David Mark and focusing on regional support in North West Nigeria.
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
Related events
- A petition has been filed against Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding a 1993 case, with lobbying groups involved and electoral mandates of Lagos cited.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking political influence in Katsina State and aiming for political dominance across Nigeria.
- Tinubu launched a campaign flag-off while his administration implemented economic reforms, drawing criticism from Atiku Abubakar.
- Atiku Abubakar is campaigning for election in Nigeria against the All Progressives Congress.
- Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, is challenging the current administration's economic policies.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- allafrica.com
- tribuneonlineng.com
- nigerianeye.com
- punchng.com
- blueprint.ng
- blueprint.ng
- nationalaccordnewspaper.comPresidency blasts Atiku, says 2027 bid driven by ‘relentless ambition,’ defends Tinubu’s reforms