- 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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Tinubu's viability is questioned in Lagos, while Atiku Abubakar is expected to inherit Buhari's block votes.
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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)
- Buhari's administration rejected Wale Edun's nomination amid APC succession talks, while CBN's naira redesign complicated campaigns.
- Macroeconomic issues in Nigeria are being discussed, including how Tinubu's policies affected debt revaluation, while Obasanjo reduced the national debt burden and Naira depreciation impacted external debt.
Related events
- President Tinubu faces political challenges, including attempts to weaken Lagos State and disapproval from Buhari.
- Former Jigawa State governor Badaru Abubakar publicly supports Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ambition for a second term.
- Tinubu's electoral prospects are being assessed across Kogi, Borno, and Lagos states.
- President Tinubu, a leader in Nigeria, spoke at an event held in Lagos on October 19, 2026.
- A presidential primary was held in Jigawa local government area, where pledges were made to deliver over one million votes for Bola Ahmed Tinubu.