Tinubu defends reforms as Atiku, Obi, and Gwarzo make political moves
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s tough economic reforms, claiming they have ended long-standing forex and subsidy rackets. Political developments include Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as a presidential candidate and the Presidency’s dismissal of his chances. Peter Obi is set for ratification as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, while Aminu Gwarzo has been named Kano NDC governorship candidate. Heightened Ebola alert has also been announced across multiple states by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu marked his third anniversary in office by defending reforms aimed at stabilising the economy and ending subsidy and forex distortions.
- The Presidency dismissed Atiku Abubakar’s chances in the upcoming election, describing the opposition coalition as fragmented.
- The Nigeria Democratic Congress plans to ratify Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, with primaries scheduled nationwide on May 29, 2026.
- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an Ebola alert for Lagos, the FCT, and several states, citing risks from regional outbreaks.
- Aminu Gwarzo has been selected as the Kano NDC governorship candidate, with Nasiru Gawuna named as senatorial candidate for Kano Central.
