Sam Amadi endorses Peter Obi for 2027, calls rivals 'armed robbers'
Sam Amadi, former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has publicly declared Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, as his only excited support for the 2027 election. In a post on X, Amadi went further, alleging that all other serious presidential contenders are 'mostly thieves, actually armed robbers in suits and agbada.'
Amadi made this strong statement while reacting to a social media post that linked Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu—whose $13 million was recently forfeited by a Federal High Court in Abuja—to a top politician. His comment reflects deep distrust in the political class ahead of the next election cycle.
As a respected regulator and vocal internet personality, Amadi’s endorsement carries weight within Obi’s political base and signals early mobilization among Obi-d Peter Obi supporters. His characterisation of opponents frames the 2027 contest as a moral struggle rather than a policy debate.
This development underscores the continuing polarization of Nigerian politics and the difficulty of building cross-ethnic coalitions. For voters, the key question becomes: when evaluating candidates in 2027, will you prioritise perceived integrity (as Amadi does) or other factors like experience, party structure, or regional balance?