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2027: Tinubu’s Umrah trip not for Northern votes — Aide

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What Punch reported

A presidential aide, Ademola Oshodi, has dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia was aimed at winning support in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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2027: Tinubu’s Umrah trip not for Northern votes — Aide. A presidential aide, Ademola Oshodi, has dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia was aimed at winning support in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Covered by 1 publications. Punch: 2027: Tinubu’s Umrah trip not for Northern votes — Aide.

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  1. Punch Nigeria 2027: Tinubu’s Umrah trip not for Northern votes — Aide A presidential aide, Ademola Oshodi, has dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia was aimed at winning support in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. 21 min ago · Tier 3

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