ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA — Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has said the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, cannot be trusted because of his political history and past actions against his boss.
Oshiomhole made the remark on Monday while speaking at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign in Ebonyi State.
A Serial Loser
Oshiomhole described Amaechi as a serial loser. He recalled how the former Governor of Rivers State had dragged his current principal, Atiku Abubakar, to court following the ADC presidential primary election.
“He is a serial loser. He went to court to challenge Atiku for rigging the ADC primary election. If he can accuse his own boss, who are you?” Oshiomhole said.
A War of Words
Amaechi and Oshiomhole have been engaged in a war of words as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum.
Amaechi recently challenged Oshiomhole to make his academic credentials public. He questioned whether the senator had any.
APC Unworried
Meanwhile, Oshiomhole has said the APC is not worried about Atiku’s move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress or his reported plan to join forces with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election.
Oshiomhole, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said Atiku and Peter Obi contested separately in 2023 and still lost to President Bola Tinubu. He said joining forces in 2027 will not change the result.
A Shaky Foundation
Oshiomhole noted that the recent court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC was further proof that Atiku’s ambition is built on a shaky foundation.
He said the court voided the process that produced Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate for 2027.
According to Oshiomhole, Atiku has contested the presidency several times and lost each time. He added that Atiku had no record of victory to threaten Tinubu and the APC.
He emphasised that Atiku lost in 2007, 2011, 2019, and 2023. He also said Atiku left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the African Democratic Congress.
What This Means
The exchange highlights the political tension ahead of the 2027 elections.
It also shows the rivalry between the ruling party and the opposition.
What Happens Next
The APC will continue its campaign across the country. The opposition will also intensify its efforts to mobilise voters.
For now, the focus is on the 2027 elections. The coming months will reveal how the political landscape shapes up.
