When Obasanjo Wanted To Crush Atiku, He Run To Bourdillon, To Tinubu, Tinubu Gave Him AC–Adeyeye

According to a report published by Punch Newspaper on Monday, October 26, 2026, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election.

Adeyeye called on Nigerians to support Tinubu’s re-election bid instead of backing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), whom he criticised for frequently switching political parties.

The NPA board chairman made the remarks while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, describing Tinubu as a leader with a proven record of institution-building, governance and national development.

He maintained that the President had demonstrated a determination to transform the country through economic reforms, infrastructure development and policies aimed at improving the living conditions of Nigerians.

Adeyeye argued that Tinubu deserved a second term to consolidate the achievements of his administration and sustain the progress being made across various sectors of the economy.

According to him, the President had introduced challenging but necessary economic measures to address Nigeria’s longstanding problems. He urged Nigerians to allow the reforms to continue, rather than disrupt the process of economic recovery before the policies could yield their intended results.

He also drew attention to the administration’s efforts to strengthen the maritime sector, particularly through the establishment of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

Adeyeye noted that the approval of Nigeria’s first National Policy on Blue Economy in May 2025 reflected the government’s commitment to unlocking the sector’s economic potential, creating opportunities and promoting sustainable national growth.

He further argued that Tinubu’s style of governance demonstrated his commitment to building strong institutions, expanding infrastructure and implementing policies capable of supporting Nigeria’s long-term development.

The former lawmaker urged Nigerians to assess the President’s performance before deciding whom to support in the 2027 election. He insisted that retaining Tinubu in office would provide the administration with an opportunity to deepen its reforms and consolidate the progress already recorded.

Adeyeye also took aim at Atiku’s political history, questioning his decision to contest against Tinubu despite previously receiving political support from the President.

He alleged that Tinubu had played a significant role in Atiku’s political career, particularly when the former vice-president faced political difficulties during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

According to Adeyeye, Atiku sought refuge in Tinubu’s political camp in Bourdillon, Lagos, when he was under pressure, and Tinubu subsequently provided him with a platform through the Action Congress (AC).

He questioned why Atiku, whom he described as having benefited from Tinubu’s political support, would now seek to challenge him for the presidency. Adeyeye also criticised Atiku for allegedly spending much of his time in Dubai and returning to Nigeria mainly during election periods, before leaving again after electoral defeats.

Adeyeye said, “When Obasanjo wanted to crush him, where did he run to? Bourdillon. To Tinubu. Tinubu gave him AC. Gave him a platform. A man who ran to Tinubu for refuge now wants to challenge Tinubu? Asiwaju is his master in politics and nation-building. He lives in Dubai, comes only when election time comes, loses and runs back.”

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