‘We are on the ballot’ — Atiku vows to contest 2027 despite court ruling
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The former vice-president accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deploying political pressure, court manoeuvres and other tactics to weaken opposition parties ahead of the election.
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‘We are on the ballot’ — Atiku vows to contest 2027 despite court ruling. The former vice-president accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deploying political pressure, court manoeuvres and other tactics to weaken opposition parties ahead of the election. Covered by 1 publications. Vanguard: ‘We are on the ballot’ — Atiku vows to contest 2027 despite court ruling.
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- Vanguard Nigeria ‘We are on the ballot’ — Atiku vows to contest 2027 despite court ruling The former vice-president accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deploying political pressure, court manoeuvres and other tactics to weaken opposition parties ahead of the election. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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