
Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development and lead spokesperson of the 2027 All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council, said Nigeria needs President Bola Tinubu beyond 2027 to ensure consistency and continuity of the administration's reforms. According to Leadership, Alake made the remarks during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, framing Tinubu's re-election as vital to sustaining ongoing positive changes.
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