Atiku aide accuses Tinubu of using APC governors to intimidate opposition ahead of 2027
Atiku Abubakar's senior political assistant Demola Olarewaju alleges President Tinubu is deploying APC governors to intimidate opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. In posts on X today, Olarewaju claims the APC is scheming against ADC rallies in northern states and suppressing social media in certain areas, citing a pattern from Edo to Kaduna, Rivers, Sokoto, and Ekiti where Sowore faces similar pressure.
Olarewaju argues Tinubu chose "misgovernance and hardship" over legacy projects, warning that "people may start to fight back" if intimidation continues. He references Governor Makinde's "Wild West" warning, suggesting the regime should de-escalate before tensions escalate further.
The allegations highlight growing opposition anxiety about state-level pressure ahead of 2027. With ADC's "Atiku Affordability" message reportedly resonating despite suppression attempts, the credibility of these claims—and whether they reflect coordinated strategy or isolated incidents—will shape how voters assess election fairness.
As 2027 approaches, will opposition parties document and legally challenge specific intimidation incidents, or will voter sentiment ultimately decide whether these tactics backfire?