A recent exchange on social media has sparked interest in the Nigerian political landscape. Dr. Sam Amadi, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has stated that human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju supports President Bola Tinubu. This claim comes after Adeyanju’s repeated criticism of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

Adeyanju had warned on the social media platform X that if the opposition coalition were to field Obi as their candidate in the 2027 election, he would vote for Tinubu. This statement fueled speculation about his allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress, which he has denied. In response to one of Adeyanju’s posts criticizing Obi, Amadi wrote, “You are a Tinubu supporter; I am an Obi supporter. You have a good reason for your support. You are within your right.”

Adeyanju responded to Amadi’s comment, saying, “Your tears are tasty the Doc, my able lecturer.” He reiterated his stance, stating that if Obi were to secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, a party adopted by the opposition coalition, he would openly vote for Tinubu. Adeyanju also mentioned that he would help Tinubu secure a second term, just as some opposition groups had allegedly contributed to his victory in 2023 by dividing their votes.

The exchange between Amadi and Adeyanju highlights the complexities of Nigerian politics, where alliances and affiliations can be nuanced and multifaceted. As the country approaches its next election cycle, such public declarations and counter-declarations may influence the political discourse and voting decisions. The significance of these statements lies in their potential impact on the opposition’s strategy and the ruling party’s prospects in the upcoming elections.