Amaechi Claims Only "Mad People" Will Vote for Tinubu

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made a controversial statement at a town hall meeting in Edo State, asserting that only "mad people" would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 election. He urged residents to reject Tinubu and support the ADC, claiming that voting for Tinubu equates to madness.

Amaechi criticized the Tinubu administration for selecting projects based on alleged financial interests rather than the economic needs of Nigerians, specifically questioning the rationale behind constructing another seaport in Ogun State. He suggested that the project was not in the best interest of Ogun residents but rather motivated by profit.

Additionally, Amaechi proposed a new type of fuel subsidy, termed a "production subsidy," which would be contingent on having refineries in Nigeria, aiming to reduce fuel prices through domestic pricing strategies.