By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Premium Times
The campaign convoy of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, was attacked on Thursday in Kebbi, with vehicles and media equipment damaged. Amnesty International denounced violence against the opposition and called on Nigerian authorities to investigate, according to Premium Times.
Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, promises to leave office if Nigeria does not see improvement in the year following a possible accession to power by Atiku Abubakar. He also defends the party’s economic programme, according to his interview with NewsCentral TV.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Paul Ibe, media aide to Atiku Abubakar, asks Bola Tinubu to withdraw from his 2027 presidential bid after a video appeared to show the president losing his balance after a rally in Akwa Ibom. Ibe questions his ability to withstand another campaign, in a post on X.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Post ·
Paul Ibe, adviser to former Nigerian vice-president Atiku Abubakar, criticised Festus Keyamo’s remarks about a possible exclusion of Atiku from the 2027 presidential election. He said excluding a major candidate would weaken confidence in the electoral process, with the election scheduled for 16 January 2027.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
INEC has not received the certified copy of the judgment annulling the ADC leadership and the nominations resulting from that leadership. Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi therefore remain listed on the commission’s portal for the 2027 presidential election, Mohammed Haruna said, according to Daily Trust. The ADC has meanwhile appealed and requested a stay of execution of the judgment.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Leadership ·
Nationwide power cuts put pressure on Nigerian householdsNationwide power cuts in Nigeria are increasing pressure on businesses and households as petrol prices remain high. Nigerian Energy Minister Joseph Tegbe explained the recent disruptions, according to Premium Times.
Two Senegalese ministers reaffirm support for Bassirou Diomaye FayeSenegalese ministers Déthié Fall (Infrastructure) and Moustapha Mamba Guirassy (Education) have in turn reaffirmed their support for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, amid tensions with Ousmane Sonko. The closely timed statements are fuelling speculation about a possible reshuffle, according to Senego.The week in Africa
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