Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has weighed in on the growing debate surrounding the 2027 presidential election, cautioning that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), may be viewed as selfish if he refuses to accept a vice-presidential role.
Amadi made the remarks on Monday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting the internal friction among Obi’s supporters and political strategists. He suggested that some individuals within the political landscape only value Obi for the electoral advantage he could provide — not necessarily for his own political aspirations.
“The problem with @PeterObi is that some people just want him to help them win elections. If he does not say ‘I will be vice president to Atiku,’ then he is selfish. They abuse him,” Amadi stated.
“But real supporters of Obi want him to be President. Which side u de?”
This statement has intensified the ongoing debate among Obi’s support base. While some advocate for a renewed independent presidential bid in 2027, others argue he should consider forming a political alliance, possibly as running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who ran under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election.
The suggestion of Obi serving as Atiku’s running mate has sharply divided his followers, with many viewing it as a backward step for a man who galvanized millions during the 2023 polls under a new political platform.
In another political development, Amadi also commented on the uncertain future of Vice President Kashim Shettima, following speculations that President Bola Tinubu may be planning to drop him ahead of the 2027 election.
Speaking during a recent interview with Arise TV, Amadi stated that Tinubu has historically found it difficult to maintain smooth relationships with his deputies. He pointed to recent events at the APC Northeast stakeholders meeting in Gombe State, where Tinubu was endorsed for a second term without any mention of Shettima.
Amadi interpreted this omission as potentially deliberate, hinting that Shettima’s political future might already be in jeopardy within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The exclusion of Shettima from the 2027 APC endorsements could be a signal of the direction the party is heading,” he said. “It’s a harsh lesson in the realities of Nigerian politics.”
The statements from Amadi have stirred conversations about party alliances, loyalty, and the unpredictable dynamics of Nigeria’s evolving 2027 political scene.
