Tinubu using APC govs to intimidate opposition, people may fight back - Atiku's aide

Demola Olarewaju, a senior political assistant to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused President Bola Tinubu of using governors within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intimidate and oppress opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post on X, Olarewaju expressed his concerns, stating that Tinubu's best campaign approach would have been legacy projects and tangible benefits for Nigerians, but instead, he chose misgovernance and hardship.

Olarewaju further alleged that Tinubu's APC governors are actively working to intimidate opposition parties and suppress dissent, particularly in the North. He also noted that APC is scheming against the ADC's campaign efforts in various regions. Despite these intimidation tactics, the ADC's message of affordability and safety for Nigerians continues to resonate with the public.

Olarewaju also claimed that the APC has plans to halt Atiku's momentum, using intimidation tactics across multiple states, including Edo, Kaduna, Rivers, and now Sokoto. Additionally, he pointed out the pattern of state violence orchestrated by the Tinubu regime, citing the actions of other opposition leaders like Sowore in Ekiti.

Tinubu's regime, according to Olarewaju, should heed Governor Seyi Makinde's warning about the dangers of the "Wild Wild West" and reconsider their path of government intimidation before it escalates.