- Political disputes are affecting the national political landscape of Nigeria.
- Leadership in Nigeria is facing criticism regarding failures and worsening conditions, targeting both the current leadership and the administration of Muhammadu Buhari.
Tinubu's viability is questioned in Lagos, while Atiku Abubakar is expected to inherit Buhari's block votes.
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Updated Jul 4
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What happened
Tinubu's viability is questioned in Lagos, while Atiku Abubakar is expected to inherit Buhari's block votes.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Atiku Abubakar rejected Tinubu's running mate attempt and conditionally supported Buhari, prompting a negotiation effort.Sub-event
Political viability of Tinubu questioned in Lagos; Atiku expected to inherit Buhari's votes.1 source
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Leadership in Nigeria is facing criticism regarding failures and worsening conditions, targeting both the current leadership and the administration of Muhammadu Buhari.Also in this story
- Femi Adesina commented on the decline of leadership in Nigeria, citing Muhammadu Buhari as an example of unfulfilled promises.
- The current leader, alongside predecessors like Buhari, is managing the cumulative insecurity burden in Nigeria, which includes issues in the Niger Delta.
- Dasuki advises Tinubu on strengthening relations with Niger Republic while representing his constituency in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
- Maidoki defected from the All Progressives Congress to the African Democratic Congress and plans to return to the Senate.
Within Political disputes are affecting the national political landscape of Nigeria.
The entities involved
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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Atiku Abubakar
Nigerian politician
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Muhammadu Buhari
former President of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and 2015 to 2025 (born 1942–2025)
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