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2023 Alliance failed: Makinde expresses regret over support for Tinubu, cites broken promises on unity and governance

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly declared his regret over supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, stating that the political cross-party alliance failed to deliver on promises of national unity, fairness, and competent governance. ​Speaking during an
October 12, 2026

“Substitution of political optics for sound policy”: Peter Obi slams FG’s 30-day petrol discount

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), has sharply criticized the Federal Government’s newly announced 30-day petrol price discount, questioning its ability to address Nigeria’s deepening economic challenges. ​Speaking via an official statement issued on Sunday, October 11,
October 12, 2026

“Electorate too sophisticated for Atiku’s demagoguery”: Presidency rebukes former VP over economic criticism

The Presidency on Sunday, October 11, 2026, issued a scathing response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, declaring that the Nigerian electorate is far too sophisticated to trade long-term national economic security for what it termed shallow, short-term demagoguery. ​The official statement,
October 12, 2026