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2027: Tension in Abuja as residents throw stones at Tinubu’s convoy, Chant ‘Bamayi’
Tension reportedly erupted in Abuja on Friday after a section of the crowd threw stones and other objects towards President Bola Tinubu’s convoy as he departed a mosque following Jumat prayers.
Videos circulating on social media captured people shouting “Bamayi” as the presidential convoy moved away from the Shehu Shagari Central Mosque in the Area 1, Garki district of Abuja.
The Hausa expression “Bamayi” is commonly used to communicate rejection or refusal, and the chants appeared to signal displeasure from some people gathered around the mosque.
Tinubu had attended the Friday prayers at the mosque on November 13, following the completion of renovation works facilitated by his administration.
Although the videos have attracted widespread reactions online, the identities of those involved and the specific reasons behind their actions have not been independently established.
The incident comes as Tinubu seeks re-election in the January 2027 presidential election, with prominent opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, featuring in the political contest ahead.
The development has also renewed discussions about public reactions to political leaders and the atmosphere surrounding the build-up to the 2027 general election.
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