According to Punch on Saturday, 2 May 2026, former Nigerian Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has raised questions about the strength of opposition support bases ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, particularly those backing former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Amaechi made the comments at an African Democratic Congress town hall meeting held in Lagos, where he also spoke about discipline and unity within his own political camp.
He said that while some opposition supporters are very active on social media and use strong slogans, this does not always translate into real votes at the ballot box. According to him, online debates and political slogans should not be confused with actual electoral strength.
“The Obidients insist ‘Obi or nothing’, do they have the numbers? The Atiku people say ‘Atiku or nothing’, do they have the numbers?” Amaechi said during the engagement.
He added that such divisions within the opposition could weaken their chances of forming a strong challenge against President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He stressed that unity would be key if opposition parties want to remain competitive.
Amaechi also noted that his supporters are encouraged to avoid insulting language on social media and instead focus on issue-based discussions. He said political discipline and reconciliation after party primaries would be important steps in building a stronger front…Read_More…