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 Atiku and Obi Camps Reject Single Opposition Candidate as 2027 Race Intensifies By City Pulse News August 23, 2026 Category: Politics / Elections The push for a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 presidential election has suffered a setback, as the camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi have both rejected the idea of fielding a single candidate against President Bola Tinubu. The development comes just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially opened the campaign period on August 19. While a pressure group known as G-100 has been urging opposition parties to present one strong challenger to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), neither Atiku’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) nor Obi’s Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is willing to step aside. Sources close to both camps say they recognise the need for greater cooperation but remain committed to their individual presidential ambitions. Atik...

 Opposition Unity Remains Elusive as 2027 Presidential Campaigns Gain Momentum By City Pulse News August 23, 2026 Category: Politics Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race has entered a decisive early phase following the official lifting of the campaign ban by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on August 19. With just five months to the January 16, 2027 election, the contest is shaping up as a three-way battle between incumbent President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The opening days have already highlighted deep divisions within the opposition. While Tinubu’s campaign is leveraging the advantages of incumbency and focusing on the long-term benefits of his economic reforms — including subsidy removal and exchange-rate adjustments — both Atiku and Obi have centred their messages on the i...

  Peter Obi Intensifies 2027 Campaign, Pushes Production-Based Economy Content: Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has stepped up his presidential campaign for 2027, placing strong emphasis on transforming Nigeria into a production-driven economy rather than one heavily dependent on consumption and imports. Speaking in recent engagements, Obi argued that the country’s economic challenges cannot be solved by increased government spending alone. Instead, he said the focus should be on encouraging local production, protecting investments, and cutting waste in public expenditure. According to Obi, Nigeria’s large population and domestic market present a major opportunity. However, the country continues to import many goods that could be produced locally. He believes that shifting attention to manufacturing, agriculture, and technology can create jobs and reduce pressure on the naira. The rising cost of living remains a central issue in the emerging 2027 political contest. Man...