Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has publicly disagreed with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's campaign promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders. Abubakar suggested reopening the borders as part of his platform should he win the 2027 presidential election. However, Tunji-Ojo asserts that Nigeria’s land borders were never actually closed, rendering the pledge unnecessary. The Minister released a statement Saturday clarifying this position in response to Atiku’s announcement. This disagreement highlights a developing political debate surrounding Nigeria’s border security and economic policies. The exchange underscores differing perspectives on how best to manage cross-border trade and security concerns within the country. It raises questions about the factual basis of Abubakar’s proposed policy.