2027: Obidient Movement members quit group, endorse Tinubu

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent comments likening Nigeria to Egypt, asserting that the President lacks the qualities necessary to lead the nation to a prosperous future. Following a meeting with supporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu ruled out the possibility of reinstating fuel subsidies, comparing the country to Egypt.

In response to the remarks, Richard Ihediwa, the Director of Strategic Communications for the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organization (MDPCO), stated that Tinubu's actions have led Nigerians to view his administration as a "modern-day Pharaoh," responsible for the nation's descent into widespread hardship and poverty. Ihediwa argued that Tinubu's refusal to address the suffering of the citizens and his continued authoritarianism mark him as unfit to lead Nigeria into a hopeful future.

The APM campaign emphasized that Tinubu's inflexibility and harsh policies have further eroded democracy, with Nigeria now governed by an authoritarian regime that stifles electoral competition, freedom of dissent, and accountability. The economic situation has left millions struggling, with soaring costs for food, transport, and housing leaving families to fend for themselves.

As over 103 million Nigerians have registered to participate in the 2027 general elections, the majority of them supporting the Makinde presidency, the APM contends that Tinubu cannot guide Nigeria to the "Promise Land" as long as he maintains his oppressive leadership.