A Professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to defend the record of his administration in a live presidential debate ahead of the 2027 general election.

Utomi threw the challenge while speaking on the state of the nation and the need for accountability.

“Defend your record in a live presidential debate,” Utomi said.

According to him, Nigerians deserve to hear directly from the President on the economy, insecurity and governance, not through spokespersons.

He said a live debate would allow citizens to assess the performance of the Tinubu administration and compare ideas for the future.

Utomi insisted that any leader seeking re-election must be bold enough to subject himself to public scrutiny.

The Presidency is yet to respond to the challenge at the time of filing this report.

A crowd at President Bola Tinubu’s campaign rally in Kaduna State has been captured in a video chanting “BAMAYI!”, a Hausa expression meaning “we won’t support you,” as a convoy arrived at the venue.

It was reports that Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign officially kicked off today in Kaduna.

The video was shared on X on Saturday by political analyst and commentator, Imran Wakili, who drew attention to the chants as the convoy made its way to the rally.

The incident comes amid preparations by political parties and their candidates for the 2027 general elections.

Tinubu is seeking re-election under the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Kaduna State remains politically significant, particularly in the North-West, where voters are expected to play an important role in determining the outcome of the presidential election.

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BREAKING: “BAMAYI! BAMAYI!”

Chants of “BAMAYI!”, meaning “WE WON’T SUPPORT YOU,” erupt from the crowd as a convoy arrives at Bola Tinubu’s kick off campaign rally in Kaduna. pic.twitter.com/bVF9c47m5X

— Mal. Imran U. Wakili (PULLO) 👑 #iSTANDWITHELRUFAI (@IU_Wakilii) October 24, 2026

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Former Kano State Governor and National Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration does not deserve a second term, accusing it of failing to address insecurity and poverty.

Kwankwaso spoke on Friday, October 23, in Jos at a reception and village hall meeting organised by the Middle Belt Youth Council in support of the Peter Obi–Kwankwaso ticket.

He said Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, had been expected to chair the event but could not attend because of circumstances beyond his control in Enugu. According to Kwankwaso, they agreed to arrange another visit to address supporters together.

He described their partnership as a balanced ticket intended to promote unity across Nigeria and said they were combining their policy proposals for the country. “Together, we are going to fight insecurity, poverty and illiteracy, and invest in agriculture and education,” he said. Kwankwaso pledged to expand educational opportunities, arguing that every Nigerian child should have access to school.

He cited his record in Kano and Obi’s administration in Anambra as evidence of their commitment to education. Drawing on his experience as governor and defence minister, Kwankwaso identified poverty, illiteracy and limited employment opportunities as major national challenges.

He lamented the decline of factories and industries, saying the loss of productive businesses had reduced opportunities for men and women to earn a living. Kwankwaso also criticised the continuing loss of lives to banditry, insurgency and communal clashes, calling for leadership that would protect citizens regardless of religion, ethnicity or region.

“We must have leaders who are ready to protect the lives and properties of the citizens of this country and that is embedded in our Constitution,” he said. “Any government that cannot do that, we cannot call that government a responsible government and that government does not deserve a second term.”

He urged Plateau residents to vote for the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket and other NDC candidates, and to help safeguard their votes through the electoral process. Kwankwaso recalled Obi’s victory in Plateau during the 2023 presidential election and said cooperation between the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements would strengthen their support in the state.

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