Edo APC and Presidency Slam Amaechi for 'Mad Voters' Remark

On October 9, 2026, the Presidency and the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemned Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, for his remarks at an ADC town hall meeting in Benin, Edo State. Amaechi stated that only "mad people" would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, urging Edo voters to reject Tinubu.

Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, responded by labeling Amaechi as a "known careless and irresponsible talker," questioning his political seriousness. Ajayi criticized Amaechi's past, alleging he had exploited his mother's death for political gain and highlighted his poor electoral record as Director-General of former President Muhammadu Buhari's campaign, noting that Amaechi failed to secure even 10 percent of votes in Rivers State during the elections.