2027: Activist Deji Adeyanji Says He Would Rather Vote Tinubu Than Peter Obi

By Akinwale Kasali

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has declared his intention to cast his vote for President Bola Tinubu if the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, chooses Peter Obi as its Presidential Candidate in 2027.

Adeyanju stated that he can never cast his vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC, but in a situation whereby the ADC gives Obi the nod as their Presidential Flagbearer, then he has no choice than to vote for Tinubu.

“God forbid that I support APC. If the opposition presents Peter Obi, I will vote for Tinubu,” Adeyanju said.

The activist made this disclosure on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief.

The face off between Obi and Adeyanju has been in the offing, but it escalated into a legal confrontation after the former Labour Party, LP, Presidential Candidate in 2023, through his lawyers, threatened to sue the activist for alleged defamatory remarks on social media and in media interviews.

Adeyanju has however waved off the legal notice, saying he was ready to face Obi in court.

He further alleged that the former Anambra State Governor fostered a hostile political climate, citing the conduct of some “Obidient” supporters online.

He said, “We cannot have a man who leads a mob that terrorises people online and cannot tolerate criticism, who calls people all sorts of names. Anybody who cannot support their candidate is seen as an enemy of Nigeria or has been paid to do so. That is not democracy.”

The activist also questioned Obi’s democratic track record, contrasting it with his own history of activism.

“What sacrifices has he made for democracy? Many of us have put our lives on the line at great personal cost. We must sanitise our polity. We cannot have a country where people who terrorise others online dictate the tone of political discourse,” he argued.

Speaking on his past choices at the polls, Adeyanju said he had always supported credible candidates.

“In my opinion, I have never voted for a bad candidate. In 1999, I voted for Olusegun Obasanjo. In 2011, I voted for Goodluck Jonathan. In 2015, I voted for Jonathan again, against the so-called lovers of democracy who wanted Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.

He said that he was battle ready for Obi, and would meet him in Court.