According to Sam Amadi, the former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), if Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s previous presidential candidate, is not included in the opposition coalition, President Bola Tinubu will be unbeatable in the 2027 presidential election.
Amadi’s remarks coincide with rumors that, in advance of the 2027 elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended an offer to Peter Obi for the position of vice president on a single-term coalition ticket.
Amadi’s comments highlight Obi’s pivotal role in any possible attempt to unseat Tinubu, despite Obi’s insistence that his only goal is to form a coalition to solve problems like hunger, poverty, and the declining quality of healthcare and education in Nigeria.
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Amadi, who is also the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, reaffirmed Tuesday on 𝕏 (previously Twitter) that Peter Obi is essential for anyone wishing to run against Tinubu in 2027.
“The truth is that nobody can defeat Tinubu without @PeterObi,” he said. You must determine what this truth implies. This explains why this street is so depressing and violent.
“The circle can be squared with respect and deep good faith,” Amadi continued, underscoring the significance of solidarity and regard for one another in any political partnership.
