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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Nigerian presidential election: Alliances, security, and political maneuveringAlso in this story
- Julius Abure announced his readiness to align with either Bola Tinubu or Atiku Abubakar, while vowing to mobilize against Peter Obi.
- Political discussions are currently focusing on candidates' ideas and policies in Enugu State.
- 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.
The entities involved
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Atiku Abubakar
Nigerian politician
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
- The Nigerian federal government launched a social protection initiative, with Oluremi Tinubu speaking under President Tinubu's leadership.
- The leadership in Nigeria, including Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has proposed the establishment of state police forces to tackle ongoing security challenges across the country.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
Related events
- The Trump administration has shifted its stance on Nigeria, moving from a critic to an admirer of President Tinubu's leadership, accompanied by discussions of potential US aid and political support.
- A movement (TMG) is actively opposing the economic policies of the Tinubu administration and promoting Atiku Abubakar's candidacy.
- During his political campaign, Nigeria's President Tinubu rejected the return of subsidies from Egypt.
- Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, is challenging the current administration's economic policies.
- Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, challenged Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
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