Laolu Akande Accuses Atiku, Obi of Seeking Tinubu’s Removal Without Clear Plans

Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has criticised opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing them of focusing on removing President Bola Tinubu without presenting clear plans for Nigerians.

Akande made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme.

He argued that the opposition coalition had concentrated its efforts on unseating Tinubu without offering Nigerians a convincing policy alternative.

“I think APC has better arrangements. The opposition has allowed a narrative that they just want to remove Tinubu without presenting any viable alternative,” he said.

The former media aide to ex-Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo also described the opposition as disorganised, questioning why its leaders had yet to present a clear manifesto explaining what they would do differently if elected.

He further argued that Nigerians needed new political faces rather than what he described as recycled politicians.

Akande, however, acknowledged the efforts of former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, saying he had attempted to introduce new ideas into the political space.

He warned that the opposition’s failure to unite and present a clear policy direction ahead of the 2027 general election could strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).