The Digest:
Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesman, has taunted opposition figures Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai following the African Democratic Congress's (ADC) underwhelming performance in the recent by-elections. His remark, shared on X, comes amid questions about the opposition’s strength in Nigerian politics.
Key Points:
- Onanuga mocked opposition leaders after ADC’s poor by-election results.
- The image shared included Atiku, Obi, and El-Rufai with the caption: "How is the market now?"
- The taunt reflects growing skepticism over the relevance of opposition parties in the current political landscape.
- The APC won the majority of seats, with PDP and NNPP also securing some victories.
- Opposition parties had hoped to use the by-elections to gauge their political influence ahead of 2027.
- The results prompted renewed conversations on opposition strength under President Tinubu's leadership.
Onanuga's taunt underscores the growing dominance of the ruling APC, signaling a challenging future for opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Bayo Onanuga (X/Twitter post)
