State of the Nation: Mirroring the State Parties, Opposition, Tinubu Government
In this explosive episode of Inside Politics, anchor Iniobong Iwok sits down with political heavyweight Tunji Shelle, a former PDP Lagos chairman and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Shelle holds nothing back as he reveals the shocking reasons he abandoned his former party and his vision for the future of Nigeria.
He exposes the deep-seated issues plaguing the main opposition, claiming a “dictator” took over the PDP [07:22]. This powerful interview provides a unique look into the political calculations shaping the 2027 election, with Shelle boldly criticizing the Tinubu administration’s priorities, including the controversial coastal highway project [17:59].
Timestamps to navigate the conversation:
01:15 – Presidential ticket for PDP likely to go to the South of the country.
02:22 – Introduction of guest, Tunji Shelle, a former Lagos PDP chairman and chieftain of the ADC.
03:00 – Nigerians have lost confidence in the APC and PDP due to defections for personal gain.
07:22 – The real reason Tunji Shelle left the PDP.
17:59 – Critique of the Tinubu administration and the Coastal Highway project.
20:10 – Lack of confidence in INEC and the need for electoral reforms.
23:18 – Why the current National Assembly is unlikely to make meaningful changes.
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