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Adebayo alleges Tinubu controls NASS return tickets, calls for fair 2027 polls
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Adebayo alleges Tinubu controls NASS return tickets, calls for fair 2027 polls

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo alleges President Tinubu controls the National Assembly's return tickets.
  • Adebayo describes the 2023 election results as a charade and calls for institutional non-interference in 2027.
  • He advocates for an 'alliance of all Nigerians' to foster national unity beyond opposition coalitions.

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party's presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, has accused President Bola Tinubu of controlling National Assembly members' return tickets, suggesting a 'Book of Life' mechanism is in play. Adebayo, who contested against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2023, labeled the election results a 'charade.'

Speaking in Akure, Adebayo emphasized the need for Nigeria to move beyond mere opposition coalitions. He called for an 'alliance of all Nigerians,' stressing that true national progress requires broader unity. His remarks highlight concerns about the integrity of electoral processes and the need for institutional independence.

2027 must be free of institutional interference

— Adewole AdebayoAdewole Adebayo, SDP presidential candidate, stated his conditions for the upcoming elections.

Adebayo's statements point to a deep-seated dissatisfaction with the current political landscape and electoral outcomes. He specifically called for the 2027 elections to be free from any form of institutional interference, signaling a desire for a more transparent and democratic process.

Nigeria needs ‘alliance of all Nigerians,’ not just opposition coalition

— Adewole AdebayoAdewole Adebayo, SDP presidential candidate, outlined his vision for national unity.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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