Kaduna: Tinubu flags off 2027 campaign, blames opponents for poverty
Updated 07:28 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 18:18 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the 81km Abuja‑Kaduna highway in Kaduna while launching his 2027 presidential campaign. During the flag‑off he accused opposition politicians of creating the hunger and poverty they now use in their campaigns. State House Nigeria and Ripples Nigeria carried the remarks.
What we know
- The event took place in Kaduna
- Tinubu inaugurated an 81km stretch of the Abuja‑Kaduna highway
- He launched his 2027 campaign and accused opponents of creating poverty
- Reports were published by State House Nigeria and Ripples Nigeria
Why it matters: The statements set the tone for the upcoming election season and highlight the political battle over economic narratives.
Sources
- PRESIDENT TINUBU INAUGURATES 81KM ABUJA-KADUNA HIGHWAY AT CAMPAIGN FLAG-OFF, SAYS THE OPPONENTS CREATED POVERTY – State House Nigeria,
- Tinubu says opponents created poverty, then use it to campaign against him – Ripples Nigeria,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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