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Tinubu: Lunatic can never preside over Nigeria - Wike attacks Amaechi

Wike said Amaechi’s comments were inflammatory and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to enforce campaign rules as he cited a $39 million project and other alleged waste.

  • On Thursday in Benin City, African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi claimed that "only thieves and mad people" would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
  • Reacting on Friday in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike denounced the comments as "irresponsible and inciting," labeling Amaechi a "bloody thief" and "lunatic."
  • Wike warned that Amaechi will face "severe resistance" in Rivers State if he continues attacking the President, citing abandoned projects including the $39 million Justice Karibi-Whyte Hospital and an N68 billion monorail.
  • Demanding accountability, Wike insisted that Independent National Electoral Commission sanction Amaechi for inflammatory rhetoric, arguing political campaigns must prioritize policy over personal attacks.
  • Meanwhile, Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, posted a video on Friday urging Nigerians to vote President Tinubu out as the country counts 97 days to the 2027 election.
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Sahara Reporters broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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