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Minister Says Atiku–Obi Ticket Unlikely to Unseat Tinubu in 2027
The Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has dismissed speculation that a joint presidential ticket involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi could defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Speaking during a podcast interview, Musawa described Atiku as a strong political figure but argued that he would still struggle to overcome the ruling party’s political machinery in the next election cycle.
She said a potential alliance between Atiku and Obi would not significantly improve the opposition’s chances and could instead deepen internal divisions, particularly among Obi’s support base. According to her, many of Obi’s supporters may resist any arrangement that places him in a secondary role.
Musawa also warned that presenting Obi as the presidential candidate could further weaken the opposition’s prospects, describing such a move as politically damaging.
Her comments come amid growing debate within opposition circles over coalition strategies ahead of 2027, with disagreements emerging over candidate selection and party leadership direction.
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Tinubu dismisses NMDPRA Chief, appoints Rabiu Umar pending Senate approval
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved Mr. Saidu Mohammed of his position as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, on Wednesday. Onanuga revealed that Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, a seasoned executive with over 25 years in the energy,…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court fixes date for judgement on ADC leadership dispute
The Supreme Court has fixed Thursday, April 30, for judgment in the leadership dispute rocking the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court had reserved judgement in the case, prompting the opposition party to petition the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) that time was not on its side. However, on Wednesday, the apex court…
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Tinubu endorses Hamzat for Lagos 2027 governorship race
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, reinforcing a fast-forming political alignment within the state’s ruling structure. The endorsement in Abuja on Wednesday, follows the earlier adoption of Hamzat by the influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest…