(DDM) – Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly adopting political tactics aimed at discouraging voter participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Amaechi made the remarks while addressing supporters during a political gathering, where he discussed the political climate surrounding preparations for the next electoral cycle.
The former Rivers State governor, who is now associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), suggested that the ruling party may be concerned about its political standing as Nigeria gradually approaches another election season.
According to him, the strategy being employed by the APC leadership is intended to create voter apathy, which could influence turnout during the next national elections.
“The reason why they are doing what they are doing is that they want apathy,” Amaechi said.
“They don’t want you to come out and vote because if you come out and vote, you’ll certainly not vote for APC.”
Amaechi also argued that the level of popularity often projected by leaders of the ruling party may not accurately reflect the political mood among many Nigerians.
He suggested that dissatisfaction with governance and economic conditions may shape voter decisions in future elections, particularly if citizens actively participate in the democratic process.
The former minister used the occasion to outline what he described as the political direction of the ADC as the party prepares for future contests.
According to him, the party plans to focus heavily on grassroots engagement and community mobilization in order to encourage citizens to participate more actively in elections.
He emphasized that one of the key objectives of the party would be to reduce voter apathy by educating citizens about the importance of participating in the democratic process.
Political analysts note that voter turnout has remained a major concern in Nigeria’s electoral system in recent years. Low participation levels have often raised questions about public trust in political institutions and the effectiveness of the electoral process.
Amaechi’s comments come at a time when discussions about the 2027 general elections are gradually gaining momentum across Nigeria’s political landscape.
Although the election is still several years away, statements by influential political figures suggest that early political positioning and party mobilization efforts may already be underway.
Observers say the debate around voter participation, governance performance, and political accountability is likely to intensify as parties begin to strategize for the next electoral contest.
