Tinubu, Atiku, Obi redraw electoral battle lines

President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi are reportedly stepping up efforts to expand their political strongholds ahead of the 2027 presidential election, according to Punch Nigeria and Punch.

Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake, and Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo of being responsible for the deaths of 37 individuals, as reported by Daily Trust and Daily Post Nigeria. Atiku's statement claims these individuals were arrested alive by government agents, detained, and never returned alive to their families.

The government has been called upon to provide explanations for the deaths, with Atiku stating that press releases, suspensions, and bureaucratic excuses are insufficient.

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