Politics
Adebayo Slams Tinubu, Says He “Messed Up” Opportunity
Adewole Adebayo says President Tinubu “messed up” electoral opportunities, criticizes his leadership and comments on Nigeria’s political system
Former 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticized President Bola Tinubu, stating that the president “messed up” opportunities available to him in electoral reforms and governance.
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The Adewole Adebayo Tinubu messed up statement was made during an interview, where he responded to questions on Nigeria’s electoral process and political party primaries.
Adebayo argued that President Tinubu has not demonstrated the kind of bold leadership required to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral system.
According to him, the administration has mismanaged opportunities to improve electoral acts and deepen democratic reforms in the country.
However, he noted that Nigeria’s democracy should not depend on a single individual, stressing that institutions and citizens must continue to strengthen the system regardless of leadership shortcomings.
Adebayo also reflected on Nigeria’s political history, pointing out that the country has moved through colonial and military rule while still conducting elections and achieving democratic milestones.
The SDP chieftain further dismissed suggestions of political mergers involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that he remains committed to the SDP and has no plans to leave the party.
He described Nigerian politics as fluid, noting that many politicians frequently switch parties based on political advantage rather than ideology.
Adebayo also criticized the current political structure, suggesting that most parties share similar characteristics and are often driven by power rather than ideology or national interest.
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His remarks add to ongoing national conversations about governance, electoral reform, and the direction of Nigeria’s democracy ahead of future elections.
A group, the Imo First Group (IFG) has described the purported Magistrate court order to arrest Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, over alleged criminal conspiracy and forgery, as a ruse and fake news
The group stated this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.
IFG challenged those peddling the fake news to make the court order public.
The statement reads ” The fabricated and concocted story was first posted on social media by Hon. Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, a media aide to Governor Hope Uzodimma, before it was picked up by other media outfits, including Arise TV.
According to the statement, those behind the report claimed that a Senior Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja issued a Bench Warrant dated September 9, 2026, following a petition written by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo State, Barr. Chukwuemeka Ibejiako, to the Police and DSS on October 8, 2026, over alleged presentation of fake APC primary results.
The Group debunked the existence of any such order.
“We want to state categorically and unequivocally that no jSenior Magistrate ordered or issued any bench warrant for the arrest of Araraume”
IFG however challenged anyone in possession of the purported court order to publish it.
“If you claim to have a court order present same for the public to see,
“This fabricated bench warrant contain in the report is filled with inconsistencies, the bench warrant was dated September 9, 2026, while the REC’s petition that supposedly triggered it was dated October 8, 2026, with case number CR/M/084/2026.
The statement further stated that the purveyors and harbinger of the fake news tried to trick the magistrate via exparte order but was rebuked
“The magistrate bluntly refused to grant their exparte and threatened to arrest them, yet they carried their falsehood about. What’s the problem of occupants of office that never won free and fair elections and tried to destroy reputable Imo sons that have won elections. We challenge anyone in this macabre surugede dance to show the court order or warrant of arrest. It’s preposterous to blackmail decent Imo sons on the altar of dirty politics.”
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