Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accuses President Bola Tinubu of interfering in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, saying the exercise is a “test run” for alleged rigging in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In statements reported by multiple outlets, Atiku frames the NBA vote as an extension of what he describes as “state-sponsored” and “toxic” politics of coronation brought into the election process. He alleges that government influence is being applied through the courts and security agencies and that institutions involved in the NBA poll have been compromised.
Atiku also criticizes actions he says could undermine the NBA election’s timeline and credibility. He points to claims about delays to the NBA polls and reports of arrests involving service providers, arguing these steps hinder democratic processes. Across the coverage, Atiku urges officials of the Tinubu-led administration to allow the NBA election to proceed freely and credibly, warning that continued interference would worsen political divisions. The reports focus on Atiku’s allegations, with no confirmation of wrongdoing provided in the excerpts.
