Atiku was part of decision for rotational presidency — Nigerian govt

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Atiku was part of decision for rotational presidency — Nigerian govt

The Nigerian Federal Government stated that Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), was among the political leaders who agreed to the rotational presidency principle. Other political news of the day include Dele Momodu's comments on Peter Obi, Seriake Dickson's mediation efforts in Kano NDC internal disputes, and INEC's removal of 2,103 double voter registrations in Ekiti ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election.

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