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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Hamza Al-Mustapha Retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha has confirmed that he will run for president in Nigeria\u2019s 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n

He confirmed that this time his ambition is serious.<\/p>\n

He made the statement during an interview with the BBC Hausa service, where he discussed Nigeria\u2019s democracy, security, poverty, and his role during the military era under late General Sani Abacha.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod willing, I only tested it, but this time I\u2019m serious about running,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, said he has already started speaking with international observers about the need to monitor Nigeria\u2019s elections closely.<\/p>\n

He alleged that in the past, election results have been written rather than truly counted.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is why we have discussed with foreign countries, asking them to closely monitor Nigeria, especially regarding the elections, because election results are usually written,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Al-Mustapha also ruled out joining any political alliance, especially those he said contradict his beliefs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf their ideology is different from ours, then I don\u2019t want to be part of something shameful that would bring dishonor to the country with my involvement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

When asked if he would support another candidate like Atiku Abubakar, he replied, \u201cThere is no possibility of our paths crossing politically, so there\u2019s no need for that question.\u201d<\/p>\n

Al-Mustapha previously contested in the 2019 and 2023 elections but did not succeed.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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