After accusing opposition leaders, especially Peter Obi, of actions that would unintentionally increase President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prospects of winning a second term in 2027, human rights activist and attorney Deji Adeyanju is receiving a lot of criticism on social media.
Adeyanju stated that a divided opposition could once again split votes and undermine any challenge to the ruling party in the upcoming presidential election, given the nation’s growing fears about kidnapping and insecurity.
Read what Adeyanju wrote below:
“If Tinubu gets re-elected blam Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity & kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
Nigerians swiftly responded to his remarks, with many disagreeing with his viewpoint and others discussing the political ramifications of a split opposition.
See reactions below;
Abraham responded to the statement by criticising Adeyanju and raising concerns about his role in the political future of the nation.
“Oga, rest, what is your own contribution toward getting a better deal in 2027? Nothing whatsoever than to come out here and insult everyone without any suggestion. Abeg, just face your charge and bail work and leave us alone. Cashactivist!!”
Another user, D’xtaga, defended Peter Obi’s political relevance and suggested that he remains a major contender in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“Lemme ask you, who’s the most popular southern candidate with most possible chances of winning the elections if conducted today in Nigeria? No dey loose guard anyhow, Deji.”
Akins Boy linked the country’s security situation to the approaching election season, drawing comparisons with events before the 2015 general election.
“What happened during jonathan administration before the elevtion is happening again. The same insecurity play book. Nigerians have short memories. All that is happening is because of election.”
Several commenters argued that criticism should be directed at the current administration rather than opposition figures.
Damilare wrote: “Why is all blames on Peter obi,Y’all are making him scapegoat for the incompetence of this bad government,Why can’t we speak of this current administration,Anyone in his right state of mind won’t vote Tinubu come 2027 with all the happenings in this country.”
Another commenter, Ade, dismissed suggestions that Tinubu enjoys overwhelming support among Yoruba voters and predicted a difficult electoral path for the president.
“Must people vote Tinubu? Na only Yoruba go vote Tinubu and only 30% self. You no see how curse dey fly around in Yoruba land for who will vote for Tinubu? 😁 Tinubu will Come distance 3rd.sowore self go perform better.”