Nigeria 2027: Can Tinubu’s billionaires break Peter Obi’s hold on the southeast?

The president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has recruited wealthy Igbo businessmen, built a grassroots campaign network and won the backing of powerful governors. But can money and political connections overturn the popular loyalty that delivered Peter Obi a landslide in 2023?

The Africa ReportBy Oladimeji Ramon19 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC · 2h ago

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Original headline: “Nigeria 2027: Can Tinubu’s billionaires break Peter Obi’s hold on the southeast?”

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