A solidarity walk in Gusau, Zamfara State, organized to show support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election turns awkward when parts of the crowd chant opposition leader Atiku Abubakar’s name instead of Tinubu. Videos shared by outlets capture people shouting “Sai Atiku,” creating a moment of tension during the event.
The rally is linked to Tinubu’s announcement of a campaign council, including the appointment of former Zamfara governor Abdul’aziz Yari as Director-General of his Presidential Campaign Council. Nigerian Eye reports the walk is coordinated by political groups associated with Yari, and that organizers present the appointment as a step to strengthen the APC ahead of the polls. Daily Post Nigeria similarly describes the incident as a drama during an APC solidarity effort in Zamfara.
While both outlets focus on the same chanting incident and its public nature, they vary in emphasis on the reported choreography of the event and the specific framing of Tinubu’s campaign preparations tied to Yari’s appointment.
