2027 Power Play! ‘ADC Using Amaechi Against Tinubu’ – Sambo Alleges

Arise Television’s Director of News and Politics Editor, Sumner Sambo, has claimed that certain figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are positioning former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, as part of a political strategy aimed at unsettling President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking on The Morning Show on Monday, Sambo suggested that Tinubu’s famed political mastery will face a serious test in 2027, warning that the ADC’s tactics could cause confusion if not handled carefully.

“I believe the ADC has begun a chess game against Tinubu, one that could confuse even him if he’s not careful,” Sambo said. “Some in the party are deploying strategies to obscure their true intentions and throw off the APC’s election plans.”

Sambo questioned Amaechi’s chances of clinching the opposition coalition’s presidential ticket, noting that the ADC appears deliberately vague on its 2027 flagbearer. He argued that Amaechi’s role may be less about winning and more about distraction.

He also pointed out Tinubu’s strong base within the APC and his proven ability to secure party tickets, stressing that defeating him will not be easy. “Tinubu has a strategy that’s very hard to beat,” he added.