Tag: Ex-presidential aide

“Review 2027 election dates over Ramadan”, ex-Buhari’s aide urges INEC

Aminu Imam
Ex Buhari's aide urges INEC

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the dates announced for the 2027 general elections, saying the proposed timetable falls within the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and could affect participation. INEC, in a notice issued on Friday, fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, while governorship and state assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027. The dates were announced at a news conference in Abuja by the Commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan. Reacting in a post on…

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“Tinubu met Davido, others but denied me access” – Ex-presidential aide

Aminu Imam
Ex presidential aide

Former senior special assistant on public affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Aliyu Audu, has criticised the president over what he described as exclusion and neglect during his time in office. Speaking on Thursday, Audu expressed frustration over the lack of access he had to the president, despite serving as one of his official spokespersons for nearly two years. His words: “I worked for the president for nearly two years. I didn’t have a sit-down with him. I was one of his spokespersons. But he sat with Davido, who insulted him…

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