According to him, malaria cases were recorded alongside acute watery diarrhoea and sepsis.
The parties called for the removal of provisions that could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections.
“We can no longer afford to deny our members the opportunities to participate in elections in Nigeria,” he said.
The politician further asked INEC to extend the deadline for primaries till July 2026.
Opposition parties are accusing Mr Tinubu of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.
The exercise will be conducted at designated centres across the 36 states and FCT.
The removal of fuel subsidy and other economic reforms have resulted into untold hardship for Nigerians.
Mr Disu recalled his close working relationship with journalists covering the Lagos State government.
Each of the participating parties is expected to deliver brief statements at the summit.
The competition, scheduled to run from May 4 to May 8, will open with a fixture between Sporting Lagos and Ranchers Bees.
