LAGOS — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has launched a blistering attack on the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing his recent political maneuvers as inconsistent, unprincipled, and lacking direction.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the APC’s State Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, said Obi’s once-surging political relevance is rapidly fading, while the Labour Party he contested under in 2023 has become “fractured and visionless.”
“In 2023, Mr. Obi emerged as a digital-era phenomenon, buoyed by youthful frustration and social media fervour. He campaigned on the promise of a new political order — one that would challenge the status quo and deliver a ‘New Nigeria.’
“Today, however, we must ask: Whither Peter Obi? Is he now politically stranded or ideologically orphaned?” Oladejo queried.
The APC spokesman dismissed Obi’s recent alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding it a “still-born coalition” that underscores his alleged lack of political clarity.
“Indeed, Mr. Obi may now be reaping the bitter fruits of political prostitution. Having, at different times, been in bed with the PDP, seduced the Labour Party, and now romanced the hollow structure of the ADC, he has left behind a trail of alliances formed not on principle but on convenience,” Oladejo said.
The ruling party also mocked the once-vibrant “Obidient” movement, claiming it has fizzled out without structure or sustainable impact.
In contrast, Oladejo hailed the APC’s governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing economic reforms, national unity efforts, and a focus on pragmatic policies as proof of leadership grounded in substance.
“As we look to 2027, the question is no longer whether Peter Obi will contest. The real question is: does he have a home to contest from? Or has he finally become what many feared — a political drifter, orphaned by the very movement he failed to consolidate?” he stated.
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