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, claimed that human‑rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju supports President Bola Tinubu. This assertion follows Adeyanju’s repeated criticism of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party.
Adeyanju warned on the platform X that if the opposition coalition were to field Obi as its candidate in the 2027 election, he would vote for Tinubu. The statement fueled speculation about his allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress, an affiliation 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 replied, “Your tears are tasty the Doc, my able lecturer,” and reiterated his stance, saying that if Obi secured the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress—a party adopted by the opposition coalition—he would openly vote for Tinubu. He added that he would help Tinubu win a second term, just as some opposition groups had allegedly contributed to Tinubu’s 2023 victory by dividing their votes.
The exchange between Amadi and Adeyanju highlights the complexities of Nigerian politics, where alliances and affiliations are often nuanced and multifaceted. As the country approaches its next election cycle, such public declarations and counter‑declarations may shape political discourse and influence voting decisions. Their significance lies in the potential impact on the opposition’s strategy and the ruling party’s prospects in the upcoming elections.
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