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2027: Only mad people will vote for Tinubu – Amaechi

Daily Trust's headline. Reported by Daily Trust, Vanguard, Nigerian Tribune, The Sun Nigeria.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to Vanguard, Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, said only a madman would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, calling the petrol subsidy removal reckless. Daily Trust and Nigerian Tribune reported that he made the remarks at a town hall meeting in Edo State on Thursday and urged residents to reject Tinubu and back the opposition. The Sun Nigeria quoted him saying only mad people and thieves would vote for Tinubu, including in Edo State. The outlets differ on the wording used, but all report the same core claim. The sources do not describe any response from the Tinubu camp.

Key points

  • Vanguard reports Amaechi described the petrol subsidy removal as reckless.
  • Daily Trust reports Amaechi made the remarks at a town hall meeting in Edo State on Thursday.
  • Nigerian Tribune reports Amaechi urged residents to reject Tinubu and back the opposition.
  • The Sun Nigeria reports Amaechi said only mad people and thieves will vote for Tinubu.

What we know

  • Rotimi Amaechi is the ADC vice-presidential candidate, according to Vanguard, Daily Trust and Nigerian Tribune.
  • Amaechi made the remarks on Thursday at a town hall meeting in Edo State, according to Daily Trust and Nigerian Tribune.

Sources differ: The Sun Nigeria quoted Amaechi as referring to 'mad people and thieves', while Vanguard, Daily Trust and Nigerian Tribune quoted only 'mad people' or 'a madman'.

Generated from the headlines and excerpts below and checked automatically: any number or name not present in the sources rejects the summary, and each bullet is checked the same way. Version 3.

Who is covering it

  1. Daily Trust Nigeria 2027: Only mad people will vote for Tinubu – Amaechi African Democratic Congress (ADC) Vice Presidential Candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said only mad people will cast their ballot for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking at town hall meeting in Edo State, on Thursday, Amaechi charged Edo residents to reject Tinubu and support the opposition party i 8 Oct · Tier 3
  2. Vanguard Nigeria Only a madman will vote for Tinubu in 2027 — Amaechi Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy as “reckless,” declaring that only a madman would vote for the president in the 2027 general election. Amaechi made the remarks on Thursda 8 Oct · Tier 3
  3. Nigerian Tribune Nigeria VIDEO: Only mad people will vote for Tinubu in 2027 – Amaechi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said only mad people will vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Amaechi made the remark on Thursday at a town hall meeting in Edo State, where he urged residents to reject Tinubu and back the opposi 9 Oct · Tier 3
  4. The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Only mad people, thieves will vote for Tinubu in Edo, Nigeria -Amaechi The vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday said only mad people, including those in Edo State, would vote for President Bola Tinubu next year. 9 Oct · Tier 3

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