Tinubu, Atiku, Obi redraw electoral battle lines

President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi are increasing efforts to expand their political strongholds ahead of the 2027 presidential election, according to 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 in government custody, as reported by Daily Trust and Daily Post Nigeria. Atiku's spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, stated that the victims, many of whom were teenagers, were arrested alive by government agents and never returned to their families.

The government has been called upon to explain the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with Atiku asserting that the administration cannot hide behind propaganda or sacrifice junior officers to protect those at the top.

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