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Part of situation: Atiku-Obasanjo feud and 2027 election tensions intensify (30 clusters)

Nigeria 2027 elections: Candidates launch campaigns amid subsidy debates

2027 general elections fuel subsidy removal Nigerian refineries electricity subsidies political campaigning

Nigeria's political landscape is intensifying as electioneering for the 2027 general elections begins. Following the official electoral timeline, political parties and candidates have started nationwide engagements. Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched his campaign, emphasizing issue-based politics and challenging rivals to defend their records on poverty, security, and economic stability.

Economic reforms remain a central point of contention. President Bola Tinubu has defended the removal of the petrol subsidy, describing calls for its reversal as economically ignorant. He has also expressed commitment to reviving Nigeria's national refineries to ensure they become profitable. In contrast, Atiku Abubakar has promised to restore the fuel subsidy if elected, questioning the transparency and utilization of the funds saved from its removal.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized Atiku's shifting stance on subsidies, labeling him inconsistent. Meanwhile, the Federal Government reported spending N3.14 trillion on electricity subsidies between June 2023 and December 2025 to mitigate tariff increases. To promote stability, various political actors have endorsed a National Peace Accord to minimize hate speech and violence during the upcoming campaign cycle.

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African Democratic Congress · All Progressives Congress · Atiku Abubakar · Bola Tinubu · Independent National Electoral Commission · Nigeria · Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited · Nyesom Wike · Olusegun Obasanjo · Peter Obi

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2027: Electioneering Campaigns Kick-Off Nationwide [ait.live]
NNPC refineries: Marketers back Tinubu, reject Obasanjo’s proposal [cedmagazineng.com]
Nigerias election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test - IndiaVision India News & Information [www.indiavision.com]
Tinubu Defends Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Calls for Reversal Show ‘Serious Ignorance’ of Economy [www.legalnigeria.com]
2027: Wike Vows To Keep Atiku, Opposition Under Pressure Ahead Of Election [dailyreport.ng]
Obi Unveils Five Key Questions Nigerians Must Answer Before 2027 Election [gwg.ng]
I’ll swim Atlantic For Tinubu If He Practises What We Fought For – Dele Momodu [www.kanyidaily.com]
2027: I’ll restore fuel subsidy if elected — Atiku [matazarising.com]
Subsidy: Atiku Is Confused, Voodoo Economist Going Back To What He Called A Fraud — Wike [newsnowonline.com.ng]
RESTORING PETROL SUBSIDIES: ATIKU’S VOLTE-FACE AND DESPERATION FOR POWER - Oriental News Nigeria [orientalnewsng.com]
2027: Can politicians keep their Peace Accord promises? [phenomenal.com.ng]
We spent N3. 14trn on electricity subsidy in 31 months – Tinubu’s govt [platinumpost.news]
Abia Women Assembly Awards Seyi Tinubu, Endorses President Tinubu for 2027, Joins CityBoy Movement as Pro-Group [puoreports.ng]
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culture [dominicanrepublicpost.com]
Obi launches 2027 campaign, challenges rivals to defend their records [www.statepress.ng]
Wike: My job is To Give Atiku, Obi High Blood Pressure — I Don’t Want Them to Feel Well [thepodiummedia.com]
Osun APC Governorship Candidate Visits President Tinubu, Sues For Peace [thevoicenewsmagazine.com]
NDC mobilizes members nationwide for 2027 General Elections campaigns [www.worldstagenews.com]
Nigeria: coup d'envoi de la campagne présidentielle de janvier 2027 sur fond d'insécurité et de vie chère [www.afrikastrategies.fr]
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test | Barbados Gazette – Barbados & Caribbean News [barbadosgazette.com]
Osun election: Adeleke calls for unity, healing after re-election, mourns victims of electoral violence [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
Nigeria Generates N20. 4 Trillion via Economic Reforms [businesselitesafrica.com]
Major takeaways from the Osun governorship poll [championnews.com.ng]
Le Nigeria retient son souffle avant la présidentielle [lesinguliersete.fr]
Nigerian Traders Declare Support For Tinubu, Shettima’s Re-election Bid - News Agency Of Nigeria [nannews.ng]
Wike tackles Atiku over plan to restore petrol subsidy if elected president, says he's a ‘voodoo economist’ - New Mail Nigeria [newmail-ng.com]
APC Still Reviewing Osun Election Results - Oyebamiji [newscentraltv.com]
Atiku Promise Bring Back Fuel Subsidy, Tinubu Say Him No Sabi Economy [nnn.ng]
Osun Poll: Oyebamiji meets Tinubu, sues for peace [realnewsmagazine.net]
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin [srnnews.com]
Why Atiku’s Subsidy Gambit Rattles Tinubu [thenigerialawyer.com]
2027: I?ll give opposition high BP, make them suffer crisis ? Wike [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
Presidency Challenges Atiku To Explain Cost, Funding Of Proposed Fuel Subsidy [www.arise.tv]
Akpabio lauds Tinubu over establishment of Federal University of Technology in Akwa Ibom [blueprint.ng]
Oyebamiji sues for peace after Osun election [chronicle.ng]
As campaign begins: Billboard permit fees rattle candidates [dailytrust.com]
Restoring petrol subsidies: Atiku’s volte-face and desperation for power [encomium.ng]
Atiku Denies Plan To Revive Old Fuel Subsidy ‘Racket’, Pushes Production-Based Model Instead [www.fellowpress.com]
Tinubu’s economic reforms opening Nigeria to foreign investors, says Famodimu [www.ghanamma.com]
Tinubu And His Family Should be The Official Logo of Economic Ignorance — Atiku Fires Back [www.gistmania.com]
NPS Announces Officer Deployment Plan Ahead of 2027 Elections [www.kenyans.co.ke]
2027: Step aside, back Peter Obi to remove Tinubu ? NDC charges Atiku [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
Subsidy Removal: Nigerians Are Not Better Off - Atiku Fires Back At Tinubu [www.naijanews.com]
Atiku’s fuel subsidy promise: Economic relief or 2027 campaign strategy? [nationaldailyng.com]
What political bargain is Tinubu offering Nigerian voters [news.az]
2027: Obi Urges Nigerian Youths To Pitch For Good Governance [newtelegraphng.com]
2027: I’ll Give Atiku, Opposition High BP, Make Them Suffer Crisis – Wike [www.nigerianeye.com]
NTV Kenya: As campaigns begin in Nigeria, Tinubu’s re-election bid puts his party on trial [ntvkenya.co.ke]
Atiku Says 2027 Will Be His Final Presidential Bid [olorisupergal.com]
Atiku Unveils New Fuel Subsidy Model [osundefender.com]
Presidency tackles Atiku for saying he'll restore fuel subsidy [www.premiumtimesng.com]
Peter Obi kicks off 2027 campaign, challenges opponents to face Nigerians [www.qed.ng]
2027: I’ll give Atiku, opposition high BP, make them suffer crisis – Wike [www.sagagist.com.ng]
The State House, Abuja [statehouse.gov.ng]
Presidency to Atiku: How will you fund proposed petrol subsidy? [www.thecable.ng]
With me, Nigeria will be great again – Peter Obi [thenicheng.com]
Presidency, Atiku Clash Over Fuel Subsidy Promise [thewhistler.ng]
Wike: Adeleke Now Part of Tinubu’s National Rainbow Coalition [www.thisdaylive.com]
Media aide defends Atiku's change of position on subsidy removal [tribuneonlineng.com]
Osun Governor Denies Plan to Join APC - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
Atiku fires back at Tinubu over ‘ignorant’ fuel subsidy comment [businessday.ng]
Campaigns officially begin, politicians are back on stage [dailytrust.com]
Nigeria: coup d'envoi de la campagne présidentielle, l'économie et l'insécurité au cœur des préoccupations [fr.news.yahoo.com]
Nigeria’s economic reforms face a crucial test as 2027 election approaches [www.myjoyonline.com]
Tinubu's reform scorecard: More money, same old priorities [nairametrics.com]
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin [www.newsday.com]
Morning recap: APC-Accord Osun naira rain, Atiku's fuel subsidy debate, other top stories [punchng.com]
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test [www.aljazeera.com]