Amaechi Urges Nigerians to Reject Tinubu in 2027 Elections

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that only "mad people" would vote for him. Amaechi made these comments during a town hall gathering in Edo State on October 8, 2026, urging Nigerians to reject Tinubu and support the opposition.

He criticized the federal government's plans for a new seaport, arguing that it was not aligned with the cargo demands or the needs of ordinary Nigerians. Additionally, Amaechi warned opposition supporters living abroad or abstaining from the electoral process that meaningful change would require their active participation.

He also discussed Atiku Abubakar's proposal to set a lower domestic crude price for Nigerian refineries, which would involve recovering the difference as a production subsidy from refinery owners, a plan that has faced skepticism regarding its feasibility.