Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said internal disagreements among opposition politicians are strengthening the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, the Edo North senator described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the APC’s “best campaign manager,” citing his criticisms of Labour Party leader Peter Obi.
According to Oshiomhole, the ongoing exchanges among opposition figures show a lack of unity within the coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
“You mean that APC would be worried about which of the parties now… ADC? I saw Atiku. Atiku is now our best campaign manager because he is attacking Obi, and I see Obi attacking Amaechi,” he said.
The former Edo State governor also referred to comments reportedly made by former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, who allegedly described both Atiku and Obi as “regional players” while presenting himself as the only national figure among them.
Oshiomhole questioned Amaechi’s political strength, saying he had yet to demonstrate influence even within his local political base.
He maintained that regardless of any coalition arrangement by opposition parties, the APC would emerge victorious in the next presidential election.
The senator challenged opposition leaders to clearly state which policies introduced by President Tinubu they intended to reverse if elected into office. He specifically mentioned the removal of fuel subsidy, tax reforms, and the student loan scheme.
Oshiomhole argued that many opposition politicians were driven mainly by the ambition to take power rather than presenting alternative solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges.
He also defended Tinubu’s administration, saying the president had taken difficult but necessary decisions aimed at stabilising and reforming the economy.
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