2027: Atiku Seeks to Discredit Peter Obi and Kwankwaso, Kwankwasiyya Spokesman Says

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Nigeria
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2027: Atiku Seeks to Discredit Peter Obi and Kwankwaso, Kwankwasiyya Spokesman Says

Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesman for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, accused African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Monday of trying to discredit Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabi'u Kwankwaso. Speaking on Trust TV, Mohammed described statements from Atiku's camp as efforts to defame and deceive Nigerians rather than make constructive accusations. He also faulted Atiku for not holding meetings, visiting states or campaigning directly among Nigerians. Mohammed contrasted this with Obi and Kwankwaso's travels around the country to meet people and make commitments.

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