2027: Tinubu afraid of campaign stress, will use governors to ‘cash out’ votes – Sam Amadi

Former NERC chair Dr Sam Amadi has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his decision not to campaign extensively ahead of the 2027 presidential election, suggesting the President is avoiding the stress associated with such an endeavor. Amadi alleges Tinubu plans to rely on governors to secure votes through whatever means necessary.

In a post on X, Amadi warned that such an arrangement could undermine Nigeria's democracy if opposition parties are not allowed to campaign freely. He urged the governors to conduct their roles peacefully, permitting the opposition to campaign without interference, emphasizing the crucial need for a free and fair election. Amadi cautioned that Nigeria's democratic institutions have already been damaged and urged vigilance to prevent further deterioration, citing concerns about potential military intervention and drawing parallels with unrest in West Africa.