Nigerian opposition challenges President Tinubu to walk the streets
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post, Leadership and Daily Trust
In Bauchi, in north-east Nigeria, thousands of supporters welcomed Atiku Abubakar, the ADC candidate, on Saturday. On Sunday, his team challenged President Bola Tinubu to tour the country in turn to meet voters, according to Daily Trust.
Atiku Abubakar began his day at 8 a.m. with meetings with prominent local figures in Bauchi, before a rally at 11 a.m. at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. He then travelled by road to Azare, passing through Soro, Kari, Darazo and Misau, a journey of more than twelve hours, according to a statement issued on Sunday by Phrank Shaibu, director of strategic communication for the campaign.
In each locality passed through, residents (men, women, young people and the elderly) gathered to welcome him. The convoy reached Misau as night fell, but the population still turned out, which Atiku praised. He thanked the Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, for his welcome, before reaching Azare around 10:30 p.m. and visiting the Emir of Katagum.
The campaign said this welcome had strengthened Atiku’s determination to carry his message on affordable living and responsible governance to communities across the country. An earlier appeal, dated 10 November, invited Bola Tinubu to face Atiku at the polls on 16 January 2027. Its director of strategic communication now asks whether the head of state can match, even by half, the effort Atiku makes to reach voters. The campaign continues its tour in Potiskum, where a rally is scheduled for Sunday.
