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

Atiku and Obi outline 2027 economic and electoral pledges

2027 Nigerian elections minimum wage petroleum subsidy Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi

Leading 2027 presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have outlined key economic and electoral policies. Atiku Abubakar, representing the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for an immediate increase in the national minimum wage, arguing that the current N70,000 rate has been eroded by the rising costs of fuel, food, and rent. He pledged to raise the wage floor from his first day in office and proposed a targeted production subsidy for domestically refined petroleum products.

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, has pledged to restore the petroleum subsidy if elected, provided that systemic corruption is first eradicated. Obi also committed to prioritizing education and security, and promised to develop a railway network connecting all state capitals. Regarding the 2027 elections, Obi stated that his movement will not engage in vote-buying or provide financial inducements to party agents, emphasizing a commitment to protecting voters and ensuring the integrity of the ballot counting process.

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African Democratic Congress · Atiku Abubakar · Bola Tinubu · Nigeria · Nigeria Democratic Congress · Nigeria Labour Congress · Peter Obi

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2027 Polls: Atiku Hits Tinubu Again, Demands New Workers Minimum Wage [ait.live]
NaijaNewsFeeds Daily Briefing — Monday, 28 September 2026 [naijanewsfeeds.com]
2027 Election: Obi Says No Vote-Buying, Promises Protection Of Voters [dailyreport.ng]
Atikus Final Presidential Bid Raises Unity Concerns Among Opposition [digitalchew.com]
Obi Reverses Position On Fuel Subsidy, Reveals Plan To Reintroduce Scheme [gwg.ng]
I will bring back subsidy, Obi says [phenomenal.com.ng]
Obi makes U-turn, says he’ll restore petrol subsidy [platinumpost.news]
Obi makes U-turn, says he’ll restore petrol subsidy [www.statepress.ng]
2027: Atiku Promises New Minimum Wage From First Day In Office [thecapital.ng]
Atiku Urges Tinubu To Raise N70,000 Wage [theglittersonline.com.ng]
2027: We Won’t Bribe Voters, Party Agents During Elections – Obi [thepodiummedia.com]
“His return does not make…” — Atiku’s aide reacts as Tinubu returns from Paris [www.gistreel.com]
Atiku backs 'Tinubu Must Go' campaign after poll gives him 73. 6% support [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
2027: ADC Says Atiku Won’t Be an Absentee President [newscentraltv.com]
Obi Promises To Bring Back Petroleum Subsidy If NDC Win 2027 After Fight Corruption [nnn.ng]
2027 elections: We won’t bribe voters, party agents — Peter Obi [blueprint.ng]
Increase minimum wage now, Atiku tells Tinubu [dailytrust.com]
Obi and Atiku Both Now Promise to Bring Back Fuel Subsidy — But They Don't Agree on How [www.fellowpress.com]
We will bring back subsidy after tackling corruption’ – Peter Obi promises Nigerians [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
2027: 'We're Not Ready To Give Money To Entice Voters - Peter Obi [www.naijanews.com]
2027: Atiku'll Not Be Absentee President - Campaign Council [newtelegraphng.com]
We Will Bring Back Subsidy After Tackling Corruption’ – Peter Obi backtracks [www.nigerianeye.com]
Atiku Backs Labour’s Demand For Higher Minimum Wage, Knocks Tinubu [osundefender.com]
Peter Obi reverses position on fuel subsidy, promises restoration if elected [www.qed.ng]
NLC: Increase minimum wage now – Atiku tells Tinubu [www.sagagist.com.ng]
2027: Atiku Won’t Be Absentee President Like Tinubu - ADC Campaign [thewhistler.ng]
I’ll bring back fuel subsidy after fighting corruption – Peter Obi [tribuneonlineng.com]
Atiku’s final shot: Can El-Rufai alliance, wage promises sway voters? [businessday.ng]
2027: Obi promises transparent fuel subsidy regime [punchng.com]