Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has claimed that prominent supporters of President Bola Tinubu are rallying behind Peter Obi to secure the presidential candidacy of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Adeyanju specifically pointed to figures such as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose as part of the group backing Obi.
His remarks came after Fayose described Obi as “the only life in ADC,” adding that “other lives there are semi-existing” and accusing PDP leaders Atiku Abubakar and Aminu Tambuwal of having “destroyed” the party.
On X, Adeyanju questioned the apparent preference for Obi over northern candidates. He wrote: “Why are all major Tinubu supporters promoting Peter Obi as their man Friday? From Keyamo to Fayose, etc.; they want the coalition to present Obi. Why does it look like they are afraid of a northern candidate, especially the serial contester Atiku? Their fear is too obvious.”
The comments add another layer to the unfolding political maneuvering ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
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