President Bola Tinubu has taken a swipe at opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, accusing them of relying on social media campaigns rather than building political support ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Tinubu, who spoke through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the remarks on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the Akure Township Stadium in Ondo State.

“All opposition have been conducting their campaigns on Facebook,” he said.

Tinubu questions Atiku’s political support

The President questioned Atiku’s influence in his home state of Adamawa, claiming that former governors and other political actors in the state were not aligned with the former vice-president.

“Atiku Abubakar has not been able to put his state in order, to the extent that all former governors of the state are not in alignment with him,” Tinubu said.

He added, “Of all the five governors that have ruled Adamawa State, none of them are in alignment with Atiku. All the political powers and actors in Adamawa State are not in alignment with him. This is a clear indication that he cannot offer anything.”

Tinubu also criticised Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, questioning his record in office.

“Just like Peter Obi, who has no tangible achievement in his records than obnoxious data, how can he offer anything?” he said.

APC targets 1.2 million votes in Ondo

Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the turnout at the rally, recalling similar receptions at APC events in Kaduna, Cross River, Nasarawa, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Ebonyi states.

He urged party leaders in Ondo to set aside their differences and work towards securing victory in the 2027 election.

The President said the state, which has 2.1 million registered voters, should deliver at least 1.2 million votes for the APC.

He also directed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the state coordinator of the presidential campaign, to accommodate all party leaders and give them opportunities to contribute to the campaign.

Earlier, APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda said Ondo had three ministers in the Federal Government: Taiwo Oyedele, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo and Ayodele Olawande.

He urged residents to reciprocate the appointments by voting for Tinubu in 2027.

Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed the state’s commitment to delivering one million votes for the President and thanked Tinubu for what he described as progressive policies that had changed the country’s fortunes.