
A Daily Post opinion piece by Adedayo Showemimo examines the political communicators and spokesmen defending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration as Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections. The article argues that the depth and diversity of Tinubu's media team, which has explained and at times aggressively promoted the government's narrative since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, merits closer attention ahead of the polls.
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