A former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has launched a fresh attack on President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of destroying anything he touches.

Onochie, in a post on 𝕏 on Thursday, said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost its strength under Tinubu’s leadership.

The former presidential assistant also argued that Tinubu has no clear road to victory in the 2027 presidential race.

Writing on her 𝕏 account, Onochie stated the APC was no longer the party it used to be.

She wrote, “Whatever @officialABAT touches. He destroys. APC is gone.

“Tinubu has no pathway to 2027. He is gone. Tinubu is Gone. God bless Nigeria. Lauretta Onochie @Laurestar.”

Her comment followed an Artificial Intelligence-generated film showing the late Buhari interrogating Tinubu on how he had fared with the APC.

The video, which spread online, appears to have prompted emotions among fans and critics of the President.

It was claimed that Onochie’s declaration comes as political alignments and criticisms continue to build pace ahead of the 2027 national elections.

The APC, which produced Tinubu as President in 2023, is set to pursue another term in office in 2027.

However, opposition groups and political actors have continued to strengthen talks and coalition-building activities targeted at defeating the ruling party in the next presidential election.

Although the APC presently controls 31 states through elected governors and defectors, critics of the administration have argued that economic hardship, insecurity and internal party rivalries may hurt the party’s chances in 2027.

Onochie, who served as a media advisor under Buhari, has in recent times adopted positions critical of Tinubu and the APC.

Her latest criticism adds to escalating public debates among politicians, former government officials and party supporters as the next election cycle progressively takes shape.

As of the time of reporting this story, the APC and the Presidency have not to provide an official reaction to Onochie’s claim.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, May 20, said some persons harmed by his administration’s reforms in the foreign currency and oil subsidy sectors were wishing him dead.

Tinubu said the decision to terminate multiple exchange rates and withdraw petrol subsidies had angered powerful interests that profited from the old system.

The President addressed in Lagos at the presentation of the book, “The NADECO Story,” written by Chief Ayo Opadokun.

The ceremony also featured the distribution of awards to those who played crucial roles in Nigeria’s democracy movement under the National democracy Coalition between 1994 and 1998.

Tinubu was represented at the event by a former Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba.

Delivering Tinubu’s message, Osoba said the President was aware of alleged measures by various interests to disrupt peace in the country because of his economic reforms.

According to him, individuals who gained from foreign exchange round-tripping and gas subsidy payments were displeased with the administration’s policy.

“As for security, he says, I should let you know that he is aware that there is a deliberate attempt to disrupt the peace of this country by people whom he knew he had offended by cancelling multiple exchange rates and by cancelling oil subsidies,” Osoba stated.

“He said those cabals who are doing round-tripping will wish him dead any time, but he is determined that if that is the only thing he would do, he would make sure he rearranges the economy. No matter what, he is determined to face it. So that’s the word from Mr. President.”

Tinubu had, upon taking of office in 2023, declared the abolition of petrol subsidies and thereafter introduced foreign exchange reforms, including the unification of exchange rates.

The measures have continued to spark discussion across the country, with the government arguing that they were required to stabilise the economy, while many Nigerians have complained about growing living costs.

Osoba said Tinubu praised the contributions of NADECO members to the return of democracy in Nigeria and assured them that their roles in the battle would not be forgotten.

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Nigerian activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi has accused the government of late Muhammadu Buhari and present government of President Bola Tinubu for allowing Fulani terrorists to take over Nigeria.

Vanguard reports that Farotimi revealed this in an interview on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo.

Speaking on the worsening security bedevilling the country, Farotimi faulted the government, stressing that the impunity that has extended to the Fulanis has made it impossible to deal decisively with the situation.

“It is Buhari, the All Progressives Congress, APC and Tinubu’s government that allowed Fulani terrorists to take over Nigeria.”

“The Nigerian state is so useless that at a time, a Fulani terrorist killed an Assistant Commissioner of Police.

“The terrorist removed the uniform of the slain senior police officer, donned it and sat with the government at a peace negotiation on the table.

“It is the impunity that has spread to the Fulanis that has made it impossible to deal decisively with the madness that has overtaken us.”

Meanwhile, Farotimi had recently raised concerns over how Godswill Akpabio became the Senate President, saying the process that brought him to the position is questionable.

Farotimi, who spoke in an interview on News Central, said Akpabio’s rise to the apex of the Senate reveals deeper problems within Nigeria’s political and electoral system.

He said the system allows people who he believes do not meet the required standards to hold important public offices.

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The NDC chieftain said he and his followers were not rewarded for giving the late former President Muhammadu Buhari almost two million votes.

He said that despite putting their lives on the line to get the numbers of votes, the camp of Buhari never recognised their hard work.

The former Kano State governor said the experience spurred him to seek political change in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday night.

He said: “I have worked so hard. We had about 1.9, almost 2 million people vote. But we are not seen as politicians. We even put our lives on the line at that time.

“Sadly we were unable to see any benefits either as individuals or those represented by our constituencies.”

The ex-presidential candidate also said there are problems with the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Kwankwaso maintained that this crisis has made Nigerians across all strata to desire change.

He added: “Everybody knows there are problems with this administration again. And so people are determined at grassroots level, and even at the level we are operating now, that there should be some levels of changes.”

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The reasons why coalition negotiations between President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, the late Muhammadu Buhari, failed in 2011 have been disclosed by former Minister of Information Lai Mohammed.

In an interview with political content creator Edmund Obilo, Mohammed stated that they couldn’t agree on the running mate.

Recall that the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), which included President Tinubu and his team, the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP), and the Congress for Progressives Change (CPC), which included Buhari and his allies, became the current All Progressives Congress (APC).

Lai Mohammed claims that there was conflict between them since the late Buhari had already selected Pastor Tunde Bakare to be his running mate.

“Now, we in ACN made a strong case that, look, we have control over six states.” Only one state is under your authority, CPC. We are even prepared to compete under the CPC and subject ourselves to your platform.

“Use your colors and everything, but you are refusing to give us the one thing we are requesting? We shall be accused by our people of selling them away.

We parted ways over that issue, and naturally, we both suffered terrible defeats in 2011. By 2012, Tinubu and Buhari realized how much they needed each other, according to Lai Mohammed.

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Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has made headlines after paying a surprise visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The unexpected meeting took place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and marks Bawa’s first notable public appearance since his release from DSS custody in October 2024.

Though the reason for Bawa’s London visit remains undisclosed, photos of his meeting with Buhari have surfaced online and are circulating widely on social media. The viral images were first shared by X (formerly Twitter) user @Imranmuhdz, prompting a wave of public reaction.

Why Was Bawa Suspended and Detained?

Abdulrasheed Bawa, appointed EFCC chairman by Muhammadu Buhari in 2021, was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 14, 2023, amid allegations of financial misconduct. He was later detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) for 134 days before being released on October 25, 2024.

Public Reactions to Bawa’s Visit to Buhari

Nigerians took to social media to express mixed feelings about the visit. Some users made lighthearted comments, while others criticized the optics of the meeting given the controversy surrounding Bawa’s time at the EFCC.

This visit adds a new layer to ongoing conversations about political alliances, anti-corruption efforts, and leadership transitions in Nigeria.

@OmotayoSolomo10 tweeted: “His sins are forgiven now.” @Mk__maitama tweeted: “Allah Sarki duniya, they have all become history now.” @Ayurr_47 tweeted: “Baba thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve” 😂according to the picture.” @princetwiter101 tweeted: “See as their Jibril from Sudan fine, standing healthy and gallant. Is Allah not wonderful??” @Sundaydare01 tweeted: “Person wey suppose Dey jail. Imagine.” @amazingoflagos tweeted: “No be this one lodge him family for hajj that year?” @mijihadiza tweeted, “This is a lesson to Tinubu slaves. They’ll soon be history.” See photo from the visit below;

Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), met with former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/WiBcgf2swy

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) May 1, 2025

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Bode George, the former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denounced Atiku Abubakar, the party’s 2023 presidential contender, over his visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari.
As you may remember, Atiku paid Buhari a visit at his home in Kaduna State, accompanied by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal.
However, Atiku made it clear that the main purpose of the visit was to celebrate Sallah and not to discuss the proposed political party coalition that would strengthen the opposition.
The visit was denounced in an exclusive interview with George, who insisted that Atiku had no business with Buhari.

After gaining advantages from the PDP, he chastised Atiku for contemplating a merger. Since the PDP is the only party in the nation with a formal structure, he urged other parties to join.

“They went to see Baba Buhari,” George added. Does Buhari have a PDP membership? Aside from sharing an area, what connection do Atiku, his team, and Buhari have?

“What’s the core? Our party was beneficial to you. You are discussing Mega. You haven’t told your party about the mega.

The Oak Tree is the only political party in this nation; in Yoruba land, it is known as the Iroko Tree. You’re telling people that you ought to throw a huge party. Let them join us.

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“In this country, we are the only political party. Anyone with structures is challenged by me.

“National, state, and zonal structures are what I mean by structure.” In other words, you have a national treasurer, national secretary, national woman leader, and a youth leader.

“Who is the APC’s national secretary, national treasurer, and national organizing secretary? All of these structures.

And visit every state if you can find even one person—nobody. It belongs to one person. Atiku’s actions are self-aggrandizement. What do you want from Baba Buhari? Does he belong to our party?

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