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Nigerian political endorsements for 2027 election

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Political figures in Nigeria have issued varying stances regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s potential 2027 re-election. The media team for the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, issued a formal denial regarding social media reports claiming the Sultan had endorsed the President for a second term. The statement characterized these claims as “false and misleading” and a “malicious and unpatriotic attempt to drag the revered personality of the Sultan into partisan politics.” In contrast, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared his intention to support the President’s 2027 bid, citing regional interests and the desire to see continued federal development in the South-West. Following his re-election on August 15, 2026, Adeleke directed the withdrawal of a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The legal action had challenged the agency’s decision to freeze the state government’s statutory allocation account during an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of approximately N11 billion in ecology and intervention funds. Adeleke stated the decision to drop the suit was prompted by the personal intervention of President Tinubu, who contacted the governor to resolve the dispute. While Adeleke described the EFCC’s questioning of his administration’s officials as “politically motivated,” he noted that those involved have cooperated with legal counsel. He clarified that his support for Tinubu is driven by the President’s identity as a Yoruba man and the pursuit of regional interests, a move that has drawn criticism from observers questioning the cooperation between an opposition governor and the President. Regarding the recent election, the Democracy and Good Governance Watch Initiative described the process as peaceful, though the British High Commission noted concerns regarding “vote-buying, voter interference, and accessibility.” Following his victory, Adeleke also denied any electoral alliance or partnership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

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