Atiku Abubakar Labels Sunday Igboho a Government Militia as Presidential Tensions Escalate Ahead of 2027 Election

Atiku Abubakar accuses the presidency of using Sunday Igboho to block opposition campaigns. Read the latest on the growing 2027 election tensions.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Peoples Gazette

Source received: Peoples Gazette - Atiku/Igboho/Tinubu Dispute. Ready to edit.

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Atiku Abubakar Labels Sunday Igboho a Government Militia as Presidential Tensions Escalate Ahead of 2027 Election

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally accused the Tinubu administration of utilizing Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho to suppress opposition activities in South West Nigeria. The allegations follow public threats by Igboho to obstruct the campaigns of rival candidates, a claim the presidency has categorically denied. This development marks a significant shift in the political landscape as stakeholders warn of the potential for state sanctioned tribalism to destabilize the upcoming electoral cycle.

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