President Bola Ahmed Tinubu campaigned in Rivers State on the eve of the 2027 presidential election, using the visit to praise a recent reconciliation between Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike and Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Fubara while denouncing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a contributor to the problems his administration says it is working to resolve.
Speaking to supporters in Port Harcourt, Tinubu highlighted the unity displayed by the state’s top officials, describing the Wike‑Fubara rapprochement as a “positive step” for the Niger Delta region and an example of the collaborative spirit he wants to see nationwide.
He also turned his criticism toward Atiku, who is running for president under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tinubu said that the former vice‑president “was among those who allegedly created the mess he is trying to clean up.”
“Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar was among those who allegedly created the mess he is trying to clean up,” Tinubu said.
The remarks come as Tinubu intensifies his outreach ahead of the 2027 polls, seeking to consolidate support in key oil‑producing states while confronting rival candidates who have challenged his record on the economy and security.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
