A campaign of accusations: Sheikh Jingir, General Chris Musa, and Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed

Daily Trust | 14-09-2026 01:40am |

Just over a month into the 2027 election campaign season, debates have been dominated by competing economic policies, particularly the fuel subsidy removal policy. However, religion, ethnicity, and political rumours are also featuring prominently in the campaign mix. At least three accusations have drawn attention, including remarks by former Labour Party vice presidential candidate Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed on a podcast, where he suggested that Vice-President Kashim Shettima does not wear President Bola Tinubu's 'Infinity' caps possibly due to advice from marabouts. The article examines these accusations and their implications for the political landscape.

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