Atiku, Obi to Tinubu: ‘You can’t campaign through surrogates’

Vanguard News | 16-10-2026 06:10am |

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to defend his record before Nigerians instead of relying on governors, ministers, and defectors to campaign for his re-election. Atiku said surrogates cannot shield Tinubu from public anger over economic hardship. Peter Obi's media office also criticized Tinubu for stating he would not attend every APC campaign event due to governance priorities. The statements come ahead of the 2027 general election.

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