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2027 Politics Watch – Tuesday’s Roundup: From Sokoto’s security row to Zamfara’s rival winners

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Premium Times · Sub-Saharan Africa

Atiku Abubakar accused the SSS of plotting to disrupt his Sokoto campaign launch, prompting a denial and an investigation. The post 2027 Politics Watch – Tuesday’s Roundup: From Sokoto’s security row to Zamfara’s rival winners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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