# Wike demands INEC sanction Amaechi for inflammatory remarks

> Nyesom Wike urges INEC to penalize ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi for calling voters 'mad men' and 'thieves' in 2027 election.
- Title: Wike demands INEC sanction Amaechi for inflammatory remarks
- Summary: Nyesom Wike urges INEC to penalize ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi for calling voters 'mad men' and 'thieves' in 2027 election. Nyesom Wike…
- Keywords: nyesom wike, rotimi amaechi, inec, adc, presidential election, 2027 election, voters, mad men, thieves, tinubu, news, politics
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/915755-alleged-mad-man-comment-wike-asks-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over-inciting-inflammatory-remarks.html
- Author: Agency Report
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:42:29+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nyesom wike, rotimi amaechi, inec, adc, presidential election, 2027 election, voters, mad men, thieves, tinubu, news, politics
## Wike calls for INEC action
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, urged the Independent Electoral Commission to sanction Rotimi Amaechi over his inflammatory remarks.
## Amaechi's town hall comments
Rotimi Amaechi, the ADC vice-presidential candidate, claimed only mad people and thieves would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
## Amaechi's specific remarks
Amaechi stated that only mad men would vote for Tinubu and that if Edo people voted for him, it meant the people were mad.
## Wike's reaction
Wike expressed disappointment that INEC had not yet sanctioned Amaechi for his 'irresponsible and inciting' comments.
## Wike's criticism
Wike condemned Amaechi's remarks as unacceptable for a vice presidential candidate seeking national leadership.
## Wike's warning
Wike warned that Amaechi would face difficulties campaigning in Rivers if he continued making such comments.
## Wike's call for accountability
Wike urged INEC to enforce electoral regulations strictly and hold candidates accountable for non-issue-based campaigns.
## Wike's concern
Wike expressed deep concern over rising trends of personal insults and public incitement in campaign rhetoric.
## Wike's media criticism
Wike scolded media organizations for failing to challenge political candidates who resort to derogatory attacks instead of policy discussions.
## Background on Wike and Amaechi
Both Wike and Amaechi are former governors of Rivers State.
## Wike's next steps
Wike called for INEC to sanction political parties, candidates, or politicians who incite the public or raise non-issue-based matters.
## Wike's stance on INEC
Wike emphasized that agencies should take their functions seriously and not allow regulatory inaction on political misconduct.
## Wike's warning to Amaechi
Wike warned that Amaech: 'You cannot sit down, call voters madmen and thieves, and expect to walk away free.'

> You cannot sit down, call voters madmen and thieves, and expect to walk away free
## Wike's final warning
Wike stated that Amaechi's comments would make it difficult for him to campaign in Rivers.
## Key takeaway

Nyesom Wike called for INEC to sanction Rotimi Amaechi after he claimed only 'mad people and thieves' would vote for President Tinubu in 2027.