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The African Democratic Congress confirmed it is participating in G100‑facilitated discussions with other opposition parties, stressing that the talks aim at electoral collaboration rather than picking a common presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
Salihu Lukman of the African Democratic Congress announced that leading opposition candidates will shortly disclose their positions on a united front intended to stop President Bola Tinubu from winning a second term in 2027.
Nigeria's Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele told the World Bank and IMF meetings in Bangkok that both international investors and local markets consider opposition politicians urging a return to the subsidy regime as unserious and have not factored such a move into price forecasts.
Israel "DMW" Afeare, the logistics manager for Nigerian music star Davido, announced his support for former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement follows criticism of Davido’s earlier stance on the ruling party and his uncle’s political alignment.
The ADC‑PCC has blasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reported decision to skip a country‑wide campaign, calling it contemptuous and urging Nigerians, especially youths, to reject the APC in the 2027 elections while praising Atiku Abubakar’s willingness to travel the nation.
Paul Ibe, media aide to ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has called for legal action against Nyesom Wike, Ademola Adeleke and Charles Soludo over their roles in President Bola Tinubu’s campaign council, demanding their parties explain the constitutional basis for the appointments.
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council accused President Bola Tinubu of treating Nigerians as a joke and warned he should not seek re‑election if he fears facing voters, while urging young people to reject the APC in the 2027 polls and backing Atiku Abubakar’s nationwide campaign.
The All Progressives Congress declared that President Bola Tinubu's record eclipses that of the four opposition candidates – Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Donald Duke and Seyi Makinde – who are running under smaller parties for the 2027 election.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and presidential hopeful Peter Obi have both called on President Bola Tinubu to defend his record in person rather than rely on governors and party allies, citing the economic hardships Nigerians have endured ahead of the 2027 election.
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Nigeria Democratic Congress vice‑presidential candidate, said on Thursday he urged a group of Fulani visitors to persuade former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential election.
A family insider has confirmed that six‑month‑old Fatima, taken with her parents from Alrahus Estate in Millennium City, remains alive despite social media claims of her death. The abduction occurred on 6 October 2026 in Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, and prayers have been urged for their safe return.
The All Progressives Congress declared its full preparedness to clinch the 2027 general elections, while accusing opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of offering no substantive alternatives.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo rebuked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on X, saying the ex‑VP ignored his role in the 2004 shutdown of Nigeria Airways while criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the cost‑of‑living crisis and insecurity.
The African Democratic Congress argued that Nigerians are too poor to rely solely on market pricing and said it would subsidise crude‑oil production to make fuel cheaper if it wins the 2027 elections. Spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
The APC’s national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, defended the government’s 30‑day ₦66 per litre petrol discount, saying it is a temporary measure to offset rising global oil prices and not a reinstatement of the fuel subsidy, while challenging former Vice‑President Atiku’s opposition.
Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to disclose the companies printing sensitive ballots for Nigeria’s 2027 elections, warning that secrecy could erode public confidence.
ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu’s N66‑per‑litre petrol discount is a political ploy, questioning who authorised the NNPC to fund it and how the cost will be recorded.
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a senior APC figure, cautioned presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi that promising a return to fuel subsidies ahead of the 2027 election is unrealistic given Nigeria’s current economic climate.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu is treating the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited as a source of campaign money, alleging the N66‑per‑litre fuel discount is a political stunt rather than a genuine relief for motorists.
Festus Keyamo accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of suffering from ‘agitated depression’ after the latter’s recent criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the outbursts stem from an inability to accept the 2023 election outcome.