Nigeria's political landscape was the focus of discussion on the latest edition of Issues That Matter with Gesiere on Montage 99.7 FM, Abuja, with political analyst Ameh George examining recent developments shaping the country's democratic process.

During the programme, George discussed a range of political issues, including the recent court judgment involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC), internal party dynamics, political tenure, zoning, and other matters affecting Nigeria's democracy.

The discussion was followed by a phone-in session, during which listeners shared diverse opinions on the topics raised. One caller, identified as an Evangelist, pointed to the political relationship between former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Vice President Namadi Sambo's predecessor. He argued that trust remains a major challenge in Nigerian politics, citing what he described as broken one-term agreements among political leaders, also referencing Atiku Abubakar's support for Obasanjo and his role in backing former President Goodluck Jonathan during the zoning of the presidency to the South as examples of political sacrifice.

Listen: caller — on trust and zoning in Nigerian politics

Another caller, Kizito, criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing its political approach as heavy-handed. He referenced the legal challenges involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and argued that the ADC does not constitute the ruling party's greatest political challenge, instead claiming that Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi remains the opposition figure attracting the government's attention.

Listen: caller Kizito — on the APC and the opposition

Several callers also alleged that the APC-led administration has used legal processes to weaken opposition politics, claiming that state institutions have been deployed against political opponents. These views were expressed by callers during the programme and were not independently verified.

The programme highlighted the range of public opinions on Nigeria's evolving political environment and underscored continuing debates over governance, party politics, and the country's democratic development.