ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has attracted a large crowd at his campaign flag-off in Sokoto State, with supporters chanting “Tinubu Must Go.” The party says the turnout reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Tinubu administration. Atiku pledged to tackle insecurity and proposed targeted fuel subsidies for petroleum products refined in Nigeria.
The campaign also accused the state government of denying it access to public facilities, hotels and other services ahead of the rally, allegations the government has yet to address.
Meanwhile, Labour Party’s Peter Obi has condemned the attack on his convoy in Calabar, Cross River State, saying political violence must not be allowed ahead of the 2027 elections. Police have arrested a 27-year-old suspect and say they prevented a clash between APC and NDC supporters near the event venue. The APC has yet to respond to Obi’s allegations.
On electoral matters, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has questioned INEC’s ability to conduct credible 2027 elections under its current leadership. She is calling for an independent citizens’ team to audit the voters’ register following revelations that some registration officers allegedly inserted fake records, including AI-generated photographs. INEC says it has removed more than 1.2 million invalid records, with about 268,000 still under review, and has promised a clean register by December 15.
Also, a viral video is drawing attention to the importance of protecting the value of the ballot ahead of the 2027 elections. Using the cost of a healthy diet and rent, the video estimates that a person’s basic living expenses over four years could amount to at least 4.3 million naira. It ends with a reminder that buying and selling votes are offences under the Electoral Act.
In another development, President Bola Tinubu has recalled working as a taxi driver in the United States to finance his university education. In a post on X, he said he postponed starting school while saving money before moving to Chicago, where he worked different jobs to support his studies. He also disclosed that NELFUND has provided more than 372 billion naira in student loans.
Finally, Nollywood actor and comedian Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has earned a Master of Arts with Distinction in Performance, Acting, from London’s Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. The actor shared the achievement on social media, reflecting on the challenges of his academic journey, which included attending three universities before graduating with a degree in Theatre Arts in 2018.
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