Senator Adams Oshiomhole has questioned the grassroots political influence of NDC chieftain Buba Galadima, pointing to what he described as a difference between politicians’ public prominence and their actual connection with voters in their communities.
Speaking on TVC from 27:30, the Edo State senator said some politicians were well known in Abuja and within political parties but had little recognition in their home communities. He cited Galadima as an example, questioning his voter registration and participation in the 2027 election.
Referring to Galadima’s frequent comments about Kano despite his Yobe origin, Oshiomhole said, “I know a lot of big-name politicians who are only big in Abuja, big in political parties, but unknown in their villages. There is one of them, for example, he is always prominent in talking about Kano, but he’s from Yobe. I don’t know where he’s registered to vote, if he votes in 2027. He’s from Yobe but he speaks as if he’s from Kano. There are a lot of people like that, and the media always thinks these guys are on the ground politically,”
Oshiomhole also highlighted what he considered an example of effective grassroots mobilisation, citing Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo’s participation during the official launch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign by President Bola Tinubu.
According to Oshiomhole, Soludo delivered a strong speech and ensured that party councillors from local government areas attended the event. He said such representatives could take the campaign message directly to voters in their communities.
The senator maintained that electoral success depends on building support from the grassroots rather than relying solely on recognition among political circles in Abuja.
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