2027: Tinubu tackles Obi, Atiku over leadership records
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What Punch reported
President Bola Tinubu has criticised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over their political affiliations, questioning their leadership credentials ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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2027: Tinubu tackles Obi, Atiku over leadership records. President Bola Tinubu has criticised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over their political affiliations, questioning their leadership credentials ahead of the 2027 general elections. Covered by 1 publications. Punch: 2027: Tinubu tackles Obi, Atiku over leadership records.
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- Punch Nigeria 2027: Tinubu tackles Obi, Atiku over leadership records President Bola Tinubu has criticised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over their political affiliations, questioning their leadership credentials ahead of the 2027 general elections. 56 min ago · Tier 3
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