2027: “Only thieves, mad people can vote for Tinubu” — Amaechi

African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has sparked reactions after describing Nigerians who intend to vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election as thieves and madmen.

Amaechi made the remarks in a viral video while addressing a gathering, where he criticised those campaigning for Tinubu’s re-election and challenged voters in Edo State to reject the president at the polls.

“They are going about, vote Tinubu, vote Tinubu. Only thieves can vote for Tinubu,” he said.

The former Rivers State governor added that a social media post had suggested that the 2027 election would reveal the number of mad people in Nigeria.

“In fact, I read in one of these social media, the social media said it is in 2027 that we’ll know how many madmen we have in Nigeria.

“Because it’s only a madman that can vote for Tinubu. If Edo people vote for Tinubu, that means Edo people are mad. If you’re not mad, then Tinubu should not win here. You agree? Let me sit down and hear from you,” Amaechi said.

His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some social media users criticising the president’s administration, while others expressed dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s political leadership.