The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has explained why the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, could defeat President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 general elections.
During an interview on Symfoni TV, Sam Amadi said the electoral map does not guarantee victory for either Tinubu or Atiku, arguing that Obi’s growing support among young Nigerians could give him an advantage.
He said Tinubu entered the 2023 elections with the perception that he had the strong support of Lagos State, despite limited campaigning in the state.
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According to Amadi, Obi’s support base has continued to grow, particularly among young Nigerians seeking alternative political leadership.
Amadi also based his prediction on the support Obi received during the 2023 presidential election, arguing that if the elections had been free, fair and credible, Obi would have emerged as president.
“There is a feeling that Nigeria needs something new, and the unrest and disruption during the 2020 EndSARS incident is a milestone for Obi.
“In the last election, Peter Obi had almost more than half of the electorate on his side. There were clear indications that he won in Rivers, Plateau and some northern states, but INEC did not declare him the winner,” Amadi said..
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