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The chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has dismissed moves by some political actors to form a coalition or merger to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, describing them as content creators.

Tribune Online recalls that in recent times, some political heavyweights in the opposition political parties, including a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, among others, have said that there are talks for a coalition that would defeat the ruling party in the 2027 general election.

Adaramodu, who represents the Ekiti South senatorial district in the Senate, explained that the administration of President Tinubu in almost two years has initiated programmes and policies that are having positive impacts on the citizens.

He lauded President Tinubu for his decisive economic reforms that have revitalised the country’s economy as well as his comprehensive security strategies that have addressed the root cause of insecurity in the country.


The Senate spokesman spoke while addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, on Monday, in the aftermath of the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the state to endorse the president for a second term in 2027.

According to him, the APC is not worried or disturbed about the movements of the opposition figures, describing it as a political entertainment that would not have an effect on the expected victories of President Tinubu.

Adaramodu appealed to Nigerians not to take the promoters of the coalition for 2027 seriously, but remained committed and continued their support to the administration of President Tinubu in his quest to deliver his renewed hope agenda for the country.

When asked about threats of the possible coalition, he said, “Our party, APC, is not worried. What do you expect politicians to do? They are living to play politics. So, if they are playing politics, do you want them to be clapping for the APC? No.

“They have to attack either through lies and propaganda or through unfathomable falsehoods; they are coming together to climb the mountain that they can’t get to the base.

“We are not worried, and we even expect them to come together; it is to our advantage. Go and look at the weight of those people doing the collation and the platforms; those in PDP, we don’t even know which factions they belong to; those in the Labour Party, we know it is just a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for an election; it is not organic.


“I don’t want to go into personalities, but we know that politicians always play their game, and like I always say, they are creating content, and then we should enjoy it. At this stage, there should be political entertainment for us to laugh at.

“When APC is building roads and delivering dividends of democracy to the people, then we must have some time in the evening to laugh, and we are laughing at their political entertainment called coalition or merger

helinues:
Falana has ridiculed himself by himself

KnowAll:
I was in circle with a group of men including Atiku and suddenly my phone rang, I picked it up and answered the phone and the person on the other side says they want to Waziri Atiku, I now passed my phone to Atiku he answered the phone for a few minutes and later ended the phone call . But instead of Atiku to hand over my phone he put in his pocket. I now said to myself why is this man doing like a cheap thief in the presence of everybody pocketing my phone.

But later on when I woke up what could be the real meaning of this dream, basically he is coming to loot whatever he can loot and not worthy of voting for. So my dear Southerners no one should vote for Atiku because the man means no good in 2027.

That is my 2 cents what is yours??

Christistruth02:
Yawns!!!

Did you ever see us complain about Peter Obi visiting anyone in the SE?

It is his going around SW and the rest of Nigeria trying to make political campaign out of people's misery while ignoring his own Regions suffering that is his problem

JAOS:
Politics in play

PressMyButton:
Lagos state Government should as a matter of urgency direct Lagos state police commissioner to immediately arrest Gbarebo Roads 5-4 and the criminal group he paid to confer on him illegally an important title of one of the oldest Yoruba tradition. It's sacrilege for any unknown group criminally parading themselves in crooked venue installing such a highly revered title on an uncultured and unfit individual who is an outlier to the very core of the culture. His arrest and detention alongside the criminal gang will serve as a deterrence to the general public.

Philipponzaghi:
Obi is now a funeral celebrant.

aswani:
Whether or not I donate, and I am not going to prove I do, I have a right to comment on the fact that Peter Obi can donate without shamelessly tying it to his political career.

If he doesn't donate to the IDP camp in Benue, I am sure lots of people will, that camp wouldn't close because an utterly shameless, publicity seeking first person like Peter Obi was not allowed to use it for photo op.

If he truly meant whatever gesture purely from his heart without seeking any advantage for himself over it, he would donate quietly and anonymously and keep away from there as adviced without all the spoilt cry baby response we are getting from him.

The other day, he was there with his fake smile taking pictures with Quadri fotlr the cameras, ah ah must he physically be there, can he not help anonymously like lots of others do?

aswani:
Totally defeats the purpose of what has been done. I agree I shouldn't have said it but I was using it to make a point.

I'd rather you consider me a liar than bring any proof, very comfortable with that, very very comfortable.

Too bad that Peter Obi shamelessly cannot be like those that quietly donate, a real shame!

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, on Saturday paid condolence visits to the families of two iconic Nigerian footballers, Chairman Christian Chukwu and Christian Isiadinso, who both recently passed away.

While in Enugu, Obi visited the family of the legendary Christian Chukwu, former captain and coach of the Nigerian national team and a revered figure in African football history.

Chukwu, also a prominent member of the celebrated Old Rangers squad, was remembered not only for his prowess on the pitch but also for his lasting contributions to the sport as a mentor and leader.

Addressing the bereaved family, Obi offered words of comfort and prayer, expressing deep appreciation for Chukwu’s decades of service to the nation. Members of the Old Rangers were present in large numbers to receive him.

Obi also visited another football great and former goalkeeper of the national team, Emmanuel Okala.

He commiserated with him and other surviving members of the Old Rangers team over the loss of their colleagues, acknowledging the heavy burden of grief being borne by a generation that helped shape Nigerian football.

Similarly, Obi so paid a visit to the family of Christian Isiadinso at Enugu-Ukwu, another former captain of Rangers International.

Obi conveyed his condolences and assured the family of his continued prayers and support.

Mr Obi’s longstanding relationship with the Old Rangers dates back to his time as Governor. During his tenure, he initiated the payment of monthly stipends to the aging footballers, many of whom were facing economic hardship.

He also appointed some of them into various government roles, built houses, purchased plots of land, and took personal responsibility for the burial arrangements of those who passed away without strong family support.


Only recently, he hosted the Old Rangers to dinner at Cibus Kitchen in Enugu – a venue they fondly refer to for the naturalness of its meals. Notably, the late Christian Isiadinso was present at that event. Thursday’s visit, therefore, marked a sorrowful transition from celebration to mourning.

Obi’s visit underscored his broader philosophy of honouring those who have served the country with distinction.

As Governor, he named public structures after notable Nigerians: the Onitsha North Stadium after Justice Chuba Ikpeazu, the Onitsha South Stadium after Green Eagles’ first captain Godwin Achebe, and Anambra State University after Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. His legacy also includes naming the Odumegwu-Ojukwu Teaching Hospital and twin secretariat buildings after Sir Jerome Udoji.

Through his visits and gestures, Obi reminded Nigerians that national icons should not be forgotten.

“Let us not wait until our heroes are gone before we honour them,” he stated, urging society to appreciate and support those who served with integrity while they are still alive.

aswani:
See life, me and other people donating anonymously are the zombies. Peter Obi that is looking to start his 2027 political campaign at the expense of displaced people and complaining loudly when he isn't allowed to is the hero.

He should keep his personal money in his pocket if it comes with shameless political opportunistic conditions.

Let him ask for the IDP camp organisers account number, donate the money quietly and move on with his life, guess what, I and a million others have done it. Or he can take the money to Obi cubana's nightclub and use it to floss. Chikena.

aswani:
It's not compassion when you are squealing loudly like a pig because you have been stopped from playing politics with the suffering of people.

Donate to Red Cross, or whichever organisation is maintaining the camp, anonymously like a lot of people do and are doing (including me ), and keep it moving, oga.

Peter Obi, enough of the shameless, blatant politicking, we never saw you in IDP camps before your failed presidential candidacy started.

aswani:
Peter Obi wants to politicise other people's suffering.

Why not set up a video link to interact with them in the IDP camp.

Must he be there physically, is he Jesus to restore their properties through miracles or AY or Basket mouth to raise their spirits through comedy?

And talking about cowardice, when is Peter Obi going to condemn IPOB in its entirety instead of the one leg in one leg out business he does.

Peter Obi’s blocked visit should not be a footnote. It should be a warning. Because when politics begins to fear compassion, a nation is not just broken,it is lost.

ValarDoharis:
If you can't differentiate the two scenarios, you shouldn't be using a phone

OnyeObowo1:
This Eno is which party?

helinues:
Election is not conducted on social media

Peter Obi's online supporters can't even influence their family members to vote for their principal as their approach are always wayward

kunle4toyeyaho:
Since subsidy removal,no state government is borrowing and projects are being executed. There was a time 27 states could not pay salaries until Buhari had to intervene,that has stopped under this regime.

ddippset:
Fubara fought a good fight.

He opted not to bow and cow..

It is better and more honorable to die fighting.

According to Tupac: " I rather die like a man than live like a coward"

Fubara would rather live like a man than govern like a coward.


Besides he had already dealt seriously with Wike, until Wike ran to Tinubu and Gbajabiamila for help.

helinues:
Netizens abi the opposition from hell

His Excellency has been away for a week plus, apart from some insecurity, things are running smoothly

Una story is boring and stale