Tinubu Says Atiku And Obi Only Campaign On Social Media
Akure · Thursday 12 November 2026
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed his main challengers, saying Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are only campaigning on social media while he takes his record around the country. He was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at an APC rally in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday.
Shettima's own lines
| Target | What Shettima said |
|---|---|
| Atiku Abubakar | Cannot unite Adamawa, let alone Nigeria |
| Peter Obi | His record as Anambra governor was "at best mediocre" |
| Peter Obi | Accused of "clout chasing" over the Flamingos at Abuja airport |
Campaign rallies are for applause lines. These were aimed at specific audiences.
A rally in Akure reaches thousands. A viral clip reaches millions. Both campaigns know it, whatever they say.
The incumbent's advantage
Tinubu can fill stadiums with state machinery, governors and endorsements, as he did in Akure and as the APC plans to in Jos on Sunday. The opposition is fighting with fewer structures, and in the ADC's case, with its own candidacy in court. The 16 January election will show which kind of campaign Nigerians actually respond to.
Reporting: Daily Post and Vanguard.
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