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Atiku-Obasanjo feud and 2027 election tensions intensify

Overview

The rivalry between Atiku Abubakar and Olusegun Obasanjo has intensified as the 2027 election approaches. Obasanjo recently hosted opposition governors in Abeokuta, fueling speculation of a mega-coalition, while reiterating that choosing Atiku as his deputy was a “major mistake.” Atiku has dismissed these claims as a “two-decade campaign of lies, political manipulation and orchestrated deceit.” Legal challenges regarding President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility have progressed in a Federal High Court in Abuja. Atiku alleges that Tinubu submitted a fraudulent National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court has ordered Atiku to serve President Tinubu with the lawsuit, granting substituted service to allow the litigation to proceed. In response, President Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and INEC have moved to dismiss the case, arguing it is incompetent and that forgery allegations are criminal matters. As the January 16, 2027, elections approach, INEC has released the final list of presidential candidates, confirming an 18-party contest including Tinubu (APC), Atiku (ADC), and Peter Obi (NDC). Leading candidates have begun outlining economic pledges. Atiku, representing the ADC, has called for an immediate increase to the national minimum wage to combat the rising costs of fuel, food, and rent, promising to raise the wage floor on his first day in office. He also proposed a targeted production subsidy for domestically refined petroleum products. Peter Obi of the NDC has pledged to restore the petroleum subsidy if systemic corruption is eradicated, while also committing to prioritizing education, security, and a nationwide railway network. Obi further stated his movement will not engage in vote-buying. Atiku has also demanded transparency regarding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) 2025 accounts, specifically questioning N11.2 trillion recorded as “other receivables from the Federation.”

Entities

Atiku Abubakar · Bola Tinubu · African Democratic Congress · Nigeria · All Progressives Congress

Claims

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  • "Atiku said he fed and clothed Obasanjo during his imprisonment."

    vs

    "Atiku said he fed and clothed Obasanjo after his release from prison."

    One claim asserts Atiku fed Obasanjo after his release from prison, while the other asserts it was during his imprisonment.

  • "WTO Director‑General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala praised the Tinubu‑era economic management team as 'the best Nigeria has ever had'."

    vs

    "WTO Director‑General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala praised the economic management team of Obasanjo’s era as “the best Nigeria has ever had”."

    These claims attribute the same praise for an economic management team to different eras (Obasanjo's era vs. Tinubu's era).

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 20 sources
    Atiku Abubakar demands transparency over NNPCL ₦11.2tn receivables

    Atiku Abubakar demands transparency over NNPCL’s ₦11.2 trillion receivables, compares it to defence spending, and calls for urgent action on abductions and teacher welfare in Nigeria.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy claims clarified

    A critique of Femi Fani-Kayode’s claims against Atiku Abubakar clarifies that Abubakar’s presidential election attempts total four, not seven, and notes constitutional limits on presidency.

  3. [POLITICS] 29 sources
    Atiku and Obi outline 2027 economic and electoral pledges

    2027 presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi propose major economic shifts, including minimum wage increases and the potential restoration of fuel subsidies contingent on tackling corruption.

  4. [POLITICS] 29 sources
    Atiku Abubakar unveils 2027 campaign structure and challenges Tinubu's debt management

    ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has unveiled his 2027 campaign structure while demanding transparency regarding Nigeria’s N166.79 trillion debt and criticizing President Tinubu’s economic policies.

  5. [POLITICS] 31 sources
    Atiku Abubakar unveils ADC 2027 presidential campaign council

    Atiku Abubakar has unveiled a lean 2027 presidential campaign council for the ADC, naming Kashim Ibrahim-Imam and Nasir El-Rufai to leadership roles amid resignations and rejections from party members.

  6. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Atiku Abubakar challenges President Tinubu over UNGA absences

    Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu for missing three consecutive UNGA sessions and failing to formally delegate presidential authority during his annual leave, prompting a response from the Nigerian

  7. [POLITICS] 32 sources
    Atiku Abubakar proposes fuel subsidy plan amid APC calls for withdrawal

    Atiku Abubakar proposes a local fuel production subsidy for 2027, while President Tinubu targets lower transport costs via CNG by October. Meanwhile, the APC demands Atiku's withdrawal over Mambilla project-era

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Atiku Abubakar campaign pledges to scrap naira float policy

    Atiku Abubakar’s campaign spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, pledged to scrap the naira float policy if elected and predicted a sweep of northern states in the 2027 election due to economic dissatisfaction.

  9. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Atiku Abubakar challenges Tinubu's 2027 eligibility in court

    Atiku Abubakar is challenging President Tinubu's 2027 eligibility in court via the APC while criticizing his economic policies as impoverishing. Meanwhile, Nigeria's inflation eased to 15.39% in August.

  10. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Nigeria: INEC releases final 2027 senatorial candidate list

    INEC has released the final candidate list for Nigeria’s 2027 senatorial elections, featuring 1,303 aspirants for 109 seats. The list includes prominent leaders but shows a significant gender gap.

  11. [POLITICS] 49 sources
    Nigeria INEC releases final 2027 presidential candidate list

    Nigeria's INEC has released the final list of presidential candidates for the 2027 elections, confirming an 18-party race featuring Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi.

  12. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Peter Obi signals potential opposition alliance for 2027 Nigerian election

    Nigerian opposition leaders, including Peter Obi and Seyi Makinde, are signaling potential alliances for the 2027 election, while internal party tensions and policy debates emerge.

  13. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Atiku Abubakar criticizes Tinubu administration over economic hardship and US forfeiture

    ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu’s economic policies, citing reports of kidney sales due to hardship and demanding transparency regarding Tinubu’s reported US forfeiture

  14. [POLITICS] 20 sources
    Nigeria: Tinubu and Atiku clash over economic reforms and US records

    President Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar are locked in a political battle over Nigeria's economic reforms, fuel subsidies, and controversial US judicial records involving the President.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Von Batten-Montague-York takes Tinubu allegations to US Congress

    US lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York has briefed Congress on alleged historical drug trafficking records involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, sparking denials from the Nigerian Presidency.

  16. [POLITICS] 20 sources
    Atiku Abubakar challenges Tinubu's 2027 eligibility in court

    Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu's 2027 eligibility in court over an alleged forged NYSC certificate. Meanwhile, the FBI confirmed a 1990s investigation into Tinubu regarding drug trafficking

  17. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Atiku Abubakar proposes $100bn startup fund and disputes subsidy costs

    Atiku Abubakar has proposed a $100 billion financing programme for Nigerian start-ups and dismissed the Presidency’s N22 trillion cost estimate for his targeted subsidy plan as “arithmetic vandalism.”

  18. [POLITICS] 27 sources
    Nigeria political tension rises over subsidy plans and Tinubu's vacation

    Atiku Abubakar faces criticism from the APC for proposing a return to fuel subsidies, while also condemning President Tinubu’s European vacation as a lapse in political leadership amid economic hardship.

  19. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Reno Omokri warns Atiku Abubakar's policies could trigger fuel smuggling

    Reno Omokri warns that Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 proposals to reopen land borders and reintroduce fuel subsidies could trigger massive petroleum smuggling in Nigeria.

  20. [POLITICS] 44 sources
    Atiku Abubakar defends fitness and proposes subsidy reforms for 2027

    ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar defends his fitness for the 2027 election, proposes a gradual fuel subsidy restoration, and pledges to implement the Oronsaye Report amid debates over border control.

  21. [POLITICS] 38 sources
    Atiku Abubakar pledges to restore fuel subsidy for 2027 election

    Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore a targeted fuel subsidy if elected in 2027 to ease economic hardship, a move critics warn could cost Nigeria N19.1 trillion annually and deter foreign investment.

  22. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Atiku and Obi reject single-candidate plan for 2027

    Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have rejected proposals to form a single opposition candidate for Nigeria's 2027 election, while Atiku also criticized the Tinubu administration's handling of national debt.

  23. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Atiku Abubakar proposes restoring petrol subsidy for 2027

    Atiku Abubakar proposes a production-linked petrol subsidy for 2027, drawing sharp criticism from President Tinubu and the APC, who warn of fiscal instability and economic mismanagement.

  24. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Donald Duke recounts IBB’s warning to Obasanjo regarding Atiku

    Former Governor Donald Duke recounted how General Ibrahim Babangida warned President Olusegun Obasanjo about the political ambitions of his deputy, Atiku Abubakar, during the early Fourth Republic.

  25. [POLITICS] 68 sources
    Nigeria 2027 elections: Candidates launch campaigns amid subsidy debates

    Nigeria's 2027 electioneering has commenced, marked by debates over fuel subsidy removal, refinery revival, and economic reforms as candidates like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar begin their campaigns.

  26. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Atiku Abubakar clashes with Obasanjo and Tinubu administration

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clashed with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over historical political allegations and with the Tinubu administration over Nigeria's security situation.

  27. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Olusegun Obasanjo meets opposition governors in Abeokuta as 2027 election plans unfold

    Olusegun Obasanjo met opposition governors in Abeokuta to discuss a possible 2027 coalition, while his enduring feud with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar resurfaced.

  28. [POLITICS] 28 sources
    Atiku Abubakar Rebuts Obasanjo, Defends Constitution Amid 2027 Election Campaign

    Obasanjo regrets picking Atiku as 1999 running mate; Atiku rebuts, citing his opposition to a third‑term agenda, feeding Obosanjo in prison, and defending Nigeria’s constitution. The Tinubu government counters,

  29. [POLITICS] 37 sources
    Atiku rejects Obasanjo bribery claim, warns of political agenda ahead of 2027 election

    ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar denounces former President Obasanjo’s revived N5 million bribery claim, calling it a political ploy ahead of the 2027 election and urging Obasanjo to disclose his true support.

  30. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Atiku Abubakar Faces Calls for Democratic Reform and Past Criticism Ahead of 2027 Campaign

    Owolabi Salis meets Atiku to discuss democratic reforms, while a resurfaced 2023 clip shows Kenneth Okonkwo's harsh criticism of Atiku ahead of his 2027 campaign appointment.

Sources

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