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“I’m for Tinubu till 2031; not running for presidency in 2027” – Wike

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Wike on Tinubu

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied report that a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), is “pushing” him to run for the presidency in 2027. Wike described the report as “another lie from idle minds who have nothing to contribute to the development of the country”. A statement by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, said: “as far as Wike is concerned, it is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu till 2031”. He said it was shameful that the “pull Wike down” elements could not reason beyond such…

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2027: “It’s not Obi yet; the US will support Atiku or GEJ” – Ayodele

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Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele,  has said foreign powers, particularly the United States, will play a significant role in shaping the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. According to the cleric, who is widely known for his bold predictions on political matters, in a recent message shared on his official Facebook page: “It’s not Peter Obi yet, but the Americans are going to support either Atiku or Goodluck Jonathan”. Ayodele explained that the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate from 2023, Peter Obi, is not the one…

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“Tinubu, you are not facing Jonathan in 2027, it’s Atiku you should concentrate on” – Ayodele  

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Ayodele reveals

Renowned cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on political leaders to confront the issues affecting governance, warning that fear of powerful individuals weakens their authority. Speaking in a recent address, Ayodele said: “Problems in your government but you are not bold enough to talk. You are afraid of them. The more you are afraid of them, the more power you are giving them, the more you are losing.” He criticised leaders for focusing on the wrong political figures while neglecting those who wield real influence. “You are not facing Jonathan.…

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“Tinubu delivered a budget speech, not Independence message” – ADC

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ADC on speech

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his October 1 address, describing it as a budget presentation speech instead of Independence Day message. Spokesperson of the coalition-backed party, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Tinubu missed the essence of the day by focusing more on his administration’s records than the history and unity of the country. “Listening to the President, you will think he was delivering his budget speech, annual performance review, rather than speaking on the history of a nation like Nigeria at this critical…

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Ohanaeze, South-East Govs., Ministers adopt Tinubu for 2027 election 

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Ohanaeze, S'East Govs

A faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo group, led by Prince Richard Ozobu, has adopted President Bola Tinubu as its consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The decision was contained in a communique issued in the aftermath of the faction’s 2025 annual Igbo Day celebrations with the theme ‘Igbo Ekunie’. THE WHISTLER gathered that the event began in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, and ended on Monday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communique was signed by Prince Richard Ozobu, Chief Jackson Omenazu, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, Chief Chinenyeze, Professor…

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“Northerners have no reason to vote for Tinubu again” – Ex-NHIS Boss, Yusuf

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Ex NHIS Boss, Yusuf

…Accuses him of political suicide Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, has accused President Bola Tinubu of committing political suicide by alienating the North. Yusuf, in an interview at the weekend, said the North gave Tinubu 62 percent of his votes, but he has been alienating the Northern region in key political appointments. According to him, over 70% of Tinubu’s appointments are from the South-West and questioned their contribution to the President’s victory in the 2023 election. Yusuf added that Northerners have no…

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2027: Ex-CPC chairmen deny endorsing Atiku, affirm support for Tinubu

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Ex CPC chairmen

Former state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) have rejected reports linking them to the endorsement of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential race. The Forum of CPC State Chairmen said only a handful of its members visited Atiku recently and insisted that the move was misleading. According to them, the gathering was stage-managed to create a false impression of “widespread support.” This was contained in a statement signed by leaders of the Forum. They explained that while some members had shifted allegiance, the majority…

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2027: “Voice of devil not far from voice of God” – Kukah cautions Jonathan  

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Kukah cautions Jonathan

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has warned former President Goodluck Jonathan to exercise extreme caution as calls mount for him to return to the presidential race in 2027. Kukah, who spoke at the ‘Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’ in Accra, Ghana, drew on the biblical and historical imagery of temptation, cautioning Jonathan that “the voice of the devil is not so far from the voice of God”. He urged him to discern carefully between genuine national interest and the selfish ambitions of those pushing him…

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Idoma traditional council nullifies Tinubu, 4 others’ chieftaincy titles

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Idoma council Tinubu

The Idoma Area Traditional Council has declared as ‘null and void’ the chieftaincy title conferred on President Bola Tinubu and four others at the Igede Agba Yam Festival, in the Oju local government area of Benue State. The title, received on behalf of the President by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, was bestowed by the Adiharu of Igede, His Royal Highness CP Oga Ero (rtd), during yesterday’s celebration. Four other dignitaries were similarly honoured at the event. But, in a statement issued on Monday,…

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2027 Election: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning to Tinubu

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu that introducing the proposed 5% fuel tax could damage his chances of securing a second term in office. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele said the policy risks being misinterpreted by Nigerians and may be viewed in the same light as the controversial fuel subsidy removal, potentially sparking public backlash against the government. According to the cleric: “Tinubu should look into the five percent fuel tax well. They will misinterpret it,…

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