The Presidency took a sharp jab at opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi after the All Progressives Congress dominated Saturday’s bye-elections.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Monday posted a photo on X of Atiku, Obi, and other ADC figures with the caption, “How is the market now?”—a clear dig at the opposition’s weak performance in the polls.
While he did not name names, the message was unmistakable, a subtle taunt at the opposition’s poor performance in the just-concluded polls.
The outcome of the Saturday by-elections held across 16 constituencies in 12 states saw the APC capturing the majority of the seats, the Peoples Democratic Party recorded wins in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Adamawa State; the New Nigeria Peoples Party emerged victorious in Kano; and the All Progressives Grand Alliance secured Anambra State. The ADC, however, did not win in any constituency.
With the results in, Onanuga’s pointed jab highlights the growing narrative: opposition leaders who once promised to shake the political landscape are now left to “check the market,” as the APC consolidates its grip.
