Politics
Lamido Warns Tinubu That Fighting Opposition Could End His Presidency
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that using federal agencies to weaken opposition parties could backfire and bring down his presidency. Speaking in Birninkudu after being elected as a national delegate for the upcoming PDP congress, Lamido accused Tinubu and the APC of turning government institutions into weapons to crush political opponents ahead of the 2027 elections.
Lamido expressed concern over the growing number of defections from the PDP, describing the situation as dangerous for the country’s future. “When you use bodies like INEC, the Police, DSS, and EFCC to fight your opponents, you are not just hurting them. You are also hurting yourself,” he said.
He stressed that democracy thrives on strong opposition and warned that destroying political diversity would ultimately harm both Tinubu’s presidency and Nigeria’s democratic foundation.
“Freedom, liberty, and opposition are the pillars of democracy,” he said. “Tinubu thinks weakening the PDP will strengthen him, but he is wrong. Bringing down the PDP is like pulling down Nigeria itself, and eventually, it will collapse on him.”
Lamido remained hopeful that the PDP would bounce back, predicting that many defectors would return before the end of the year. “Just give it five or six months. They will come back,” he said.
“Tinubu and those following him are walking into political disaster.”
He criticized the use of government power to intimidate opposition figures, saying the battle was no longer political but a direct assault by the government itself. “A political party should be able to defend itself,” Lamido said. “But when it’s the government and the president leading the attack, that is very dangerous.”
He also questioned why politicians were afraid of anti-corruption agencies like the EFCC, recalling that Tinubu himself had once faced corruption allegations under former EFCC chairman Nuhu Ribadu. “If Tinubu had been exposed by the EFCC before, why should anyone fear him now?” Lamido asked.
Speaking about his election as a national delegate, Lamido explained that recent changes in the PDP’s constitution made it necessary. “Before, former governors and BOT members were automatic delegates,” he said. “But now, with the number of delegates cut down from about 5,000 to less than 800, my people asked me to contest to guide and support them.”
Nigerian singer Seun Kuti causes a stir among the public after his comparison of activist Omoyele Sowore to Peter Obi.
Speaking in a live video, the singer shared his thoughts and stated that Omoyele Sowore is better at politics than Peter Obi. He explained how Sowore has done many works and brought justice like no Nigerian politician ever will.
He then compares the activist to Peter Obi, stating that Sowore is indeed better. Fans reacted to his statement, and many shared their insights on this matter.
Veteran Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has opened up about what he calls a betrayal by Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party. In a recent interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo revealed that his decision to quit the party earlier in February 2025 was influenced by Obi’s actions during a leadership crisis within the party.
Okonkwo, who once served as a spokesperson for Obi’s presidential campaign, said the former Anambra State governor ignored his counsel and returned to support the Julius Abure-led faction—despite ongoing controversies surrounding that group. He explained that Obi was misinformed by party executives who claimed that the Abure-led camp had been recognised by INEC. But in his view, Obi’s move went against everything he had previously stood for.
“Any serious politician knows how not to be misled,” Okonkwo said. “But in this case, it was Obi who betrayed me. I warned him—these people are not democratic. INEC recognition isn’t enough reason to return to a group that goes against the values you publicly uphold. If you align with them again, you risk your political credibility and everything you’ve worked for.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to keep unsettling those who oppose President Bola Tinubu by continuing to deliver impactful projects across Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning of key roads including the Arterial Road N16 and other projects in the Katampe district, Wike said he now fully understands how much resentment some people have for the President’s achievements since taking office in 2023.
According to Wike, a recent moment while watching TV opened his eyes to how deeply some critics are affected by Tinubu’s progress. “Something just moved me to switch on the TV, and I saw the anger and pain on people’s faces,” Wike said. “Now I get it—some people are really hurting. So I’ve taken it upon myself to increase their blood pressure with more good work.”
He added that while critics stay bitter, he and others will keep enjoying the results of their efforts. “We’ll be smiling, moving around freely, while they stay mad and frustrated. That’s my new mission,” he said. Wike thanked President Tinubu for leading what he described as a development revolution in the FCT.
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