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VIDEO: I didn’t kill any opposition — Tinubu reiterates

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President Bola Tinubu has debunked rife reports that he is behind the decline of Nigeria’s opposition parties, insisting that he neither coerced nor pressured anyone to abandon their political platforms.

The president, who is the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) commented at the interfaith Iftar with senators at the Presidential Villa, where he addressed claims that his administration is working to weaken opposition parties.

According to him, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but he rejected any wrongdoing. He added that he could not fault politicians who chose to defect, likening their decisions to leaving a “sinking ship,” while pointing to terrorism and banditry as major national challenges contributing to political tensions.

“Critics must talk. When they accused me of killing the opposition, but I didn’t have a gun. I could have given myself a licence when I have the authority.

“But I can’t blame anybody for jumping out of a sinking ship if they did. What we have faced in the challenging period of this country, the terrorism and banditry, is causing us havoc.

The President urged political leaders to prioritise unity in line with the vision of Nigeria’s founding fathers, stressing that constitutional democracy is meant to foster cooperation rather than conflict.

“And we should pull together, unite in a way that our forefathers contemplated to bring about a constitutional democracy and pull us together. They didn’t say we should fight. It’s a good thing that we are working in harmony.”

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Electoral Act: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi hold joint press conference

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February 27, 2026

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Leaders of main opposition political parties in Nigeria are set to address a joint news conference in Abuja on the amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 and other related matters.

Present at the joint news conference, themed “Urgent call to save Nigeria’s democracy,” are former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

Also present included former ministers Rauf Aregbesola and Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, and the the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark.

Others were the National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ahmed Ajuji, Dino Melaye and Yunusa Tanko.

The National Assembly on February 17, 2026, passed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill.

The amendment came amid intense public debate over the electronic transmission of election results in real time.

The harmonised report of the bill, including the contentious Section 60(3), was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, while it was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on February 18.

The news conference held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

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Tinubu approves reconstruction of three federal roads

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February 27, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State and the extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road in Rivers State.

The president gave the approval during a meeting with the Minister of Works, David Umahi.

The three road projects in Niger State are expected to be reconstructed using reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term value

They include; Mokwa–Bida Road (120km); Mokwa–Makeri Road (63km) and Bida–Labata Road (123.5km).

The extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road, the project will be executed on a dual carriageway capacity.

It is also expected to get constructed with concrete pavement, and equipped with solar-powered street lighting.

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