Adeyanju says Obi, Kwankwaso work for Tinubu, urges no vote in 2027
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju alleges that Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso are working for President Bola Tinubu, claiming they did so in the 2023 election. Adeyanju urged Nigerians not to vote for Obi in the 2027 presidential election, saying a vote for them is effectively a vote for Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. He made the allegation in a post on X on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Obi ran for president under the Labour Party platform while Kwankwaso was the New Nigeria Peoples Party candidate; Tinubu won the election, with Obi finishing third behind Peoples Democratic Party nominee Atiku Abubakar. Despite the allegation, Obi recently stated he has never abused anyone and will not disrespect President Tinubu, emphasizing his respect for the office during a speech in Enugu.
For Nigerian voters ahead of 2027, this claim highlights the intense political rhetoric and accusations of collusion among opposition figures. It matters because such narratives can shape public perception and influence voting decisions, especially when voters seek credible alternatives to the ruling party.
What should you know or do? Consider the allegation critically, note the parties each candidate represented in 2023, and seek additional reliable sources before deciding how to vote. Obi's public denial of disrespect toward Tinubu adds context to the claim, urging voters to weigh rhetoric against verified facts.