The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr Sam Amadi has revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is finding it difficult to weaken Peter Obi’s political movement.
Speaking in an interview on 90MinutesAfrica, Amadi said Obi’s unique political style has made it nearly impossible for the ruling party to suppress his influence.
According to him, Obi’s strength lies in the fact that he operates without the kind of rigid structures that can easily be dismantled.
“Look at how he runs his campaign. It is difficult for the APC government to stop him because he is everywhere. He has no structure for them to smash,” Amadi explained.
He described the Labour Party presidential candidate as a “minimalist,” saying the same trait that gives Obi strength also limits his ability to build and manage large political organisations.
Amadi noted that Obi prefers to spend less time, money, and energy on party institutions, which makes it hard for opponents to trace or attack his base.
However, he added that the same approach could hinder Obi’s ability to sustain a strong political platform capable of long-term survival.
The former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) also commented on broader national issues. He spoke about the ongoing violence in northern Nigeria, which he called “state-tolerated and sanctioned mass violence against Christians.”
The political analyst linked the situation to the adoption of Sharia law in twelve northern states in 2000, saying it created “two republics in one country — the Federal Republic, which is secular, and an Islamic Republic.”
According to him, the development has left many northern Christians feeling like second-class citizens.
Turning to economic matters, Amadi criticised successive governments for rushing into privatisation without first reforming the public sector.
Recalling his time at NERC, he said he had advised the Jonathan administration to strengthen the power sector before privatisation.
He argued that true progress would only come when Nigeria develops a solid, publicly managed foundation before inviting private investors.
“Look at Egypt, they got to 10,000 megawatts before they are now planning to privatise,” he said.
However, Amadi’s remarks shed light on why the APC continues to struggle with Peter Obi’s unconventional style, which thrives on public appeal rather than traditional political machinery.
