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APC Member’s Viral Tweet Sparks Political Debate, Alleges Attempt to Sow Division Among Opposition Supporters
A political storm has erupted online following a controversial tweet by a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with critics accusing the ruling party loyalist of attempting to weaken opposition unity and dampen the morale of key political blocs ahead of future elections.
The tweet, which has since gained traction across social media platforms, was described by opposition voices as a calculated move aimed at creating division among supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, loyalists of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and broader southern political interests.
According to the response generated by critics of the tweet, such narratives are part of a broader “assignment” to destabilize growing political coalitions and suppress dissent against the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At the heart of the debate is the rising profile of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which some analysts believe is gaining momentum, particularly in Northern Nigeria. Contrary to claims that the movement is driven primarily by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the rebuttal insists that the surge in support stems from widespread economic hardship and dissatisfaction with the current government.
“The momentum of ADC in the North is not because of Atiku Abubakar… but the momentum of the ADC is because of the unending suffering and poverty that Tinubu’s government has put all of us through,” the statement read.
The commentary also pushed back against claims that Peter Obi lacks political relevance in Northern Nigeria, citing his performance in the 2023 presidential election where he secured victories in Plateau and Taraba States, alongside significant votes in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Adamawa, and Benue.
Observers note that such electoral outcomes suggest a broader national appeal than critics often acknowledge.
“You don’t get that kind of spread if people don’t know you,” the response emphasized.
The statement further addressed internal criticisms of Obi’s 2023 campaign strategy, admitting that some decisions were initially discouraging to supporters but insisting that many have since chosen to move past those concerns.
In a pointed comparison, the rebuttal referenced the controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by the APC during the 2023 elections, describing it as a strategic political decision rather than a religious one. It argued that similar political calculations should not be uniquely held against opposition figures.
“The opposite side also whipped religious sentiment and even ran on a Muslim Muslim ticket… it was just strategy, no more, no less,” the statement noted.
The broader message underscored a growing sentiment among sections of the electorate that Nigeria’s current political climate is being shaped less by individual personalities and more by economic realities affecting everyday citizens.
Analysts say this narrative reflects increasing public frustration over inflation, cost of living, and general economic strain, which continue to dominate political discourse nationwide.
“This momentum is bigger than any lone individual… People are reacting to the reality they are facing in the markets, in their bellies, and in their surroundings,” the statement added.
In a closing remark that has since gone viral, the message distilled the sentiment into a blunt political slogan: “It is not Peter Obi or nobody, it is not Amaechi or nobody… it is TINUBU MUST GO!”
The development highlights deepening political tensions and shifting alliances as Nigeria’s political landscape gradually begins to realign ahead of the next electoral cycle.