Senator Adams Oshiomhole has questioned the credibility of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, arguing that his past political actions make him an unreliable ally.
Titiansloaded reports that the Edo North senator made the remarks on Monday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign in Ebonyi State, where he criticised Amaechi’s relationship with his current political principal, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
Oshiomhole recalled that Amaechi had taken Atiku to court over allegations that the ADC presidential primary was manipulated in favour of the former vice-president.
He argued that Amaechi’s decision to challenge his own political leader raised questions about his loyalty and trustworthiness.
Describing the former Rivers governor as a serial loser, Oshiomhole said: “He is a serial loser. He went to court to challenge Atiku for rigging the ADC primary election. If he can accuse his own boss, who are you?”
The comments come amid an exchange of criticisms between Oshiomhole and Amaechi as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify.
Amaechi had recently challenged the senator to publicly present his academic qualifications, questioning the authenticity of his educational credentials.
Oshiomhole also dismissed suggestions that Atiku’s reported move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) or a possible alliance with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi would pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Speaking separately on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the senator maintained that the APC was not concerned about the possibility of Atiku and Obi joining forces for the next presidential election.
He pointed out that both politicians contested against Tinubu separately in 2023 but failed to defeat him, insisting that a joint political arrangement would not necessarily change the outcome.
Oshiomhole further questioned Atiku’s electoral prospects, citing his unsuccessful presidential campaigns in 2007, 2011, 2019 and 2023.
He also referred to the recent court ruling concerning the leadership of the ADC and the process that produced Atiku as its presidential candidate, arguing that the legal developments had created uncertainty around the former vice-president’s political plans.
The senator maintained that Atiku’s repeated attempts to secure the presidency had not produced a victory capable of threatening the APC’s position.
His remarks reflect the growing political exchanges among opposition figures and the ruling party as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
