After ‘sleep’ in Akwa Ibom, Obi hopes Tinubu will visit the other 33 states

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: November 7, 2026Country: Nigeria
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After ‘sleep’ in Akwa Ibom, Obi hopes Tinubu will visit the other 33 states

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, urged Bola Tinubu to visit the other 33 Nigerian states after spending a night in Akwa Ibom. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi called on the president to account for the ₦15.8 trillion saved through fuel subsidy removal, more than $100 billion in borrowing and increased government revenue. He also demanded measurable results on poverty, education, healthcare, electricity and security. Tinubu had described his stay in Uyo as a “second term presidential sleep” and expressed confidence in winning re-election in 2027.

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