Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has expressed his opinion that Peter Obi and the Labour Party do not represent genuine political opposition in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television's Inside Sources, Sowore criticized Obi's political relevance, describing it as a temporary phenomenon that failed to challenge the ruling elite.
Sowore stated, "In terms of real opposition, I don't know why anybody refers to Peter Obi as one. He hasn't fought for the mandate he claimed or mobilized his supporters." He also criticized Obi for not speaking out against key national issues like fuel price hikes. Sowore reiterated his view that the Labour Party is a "short rental" political platform, suggesting that Obi's popularity during the 2023 elections was rooted in religious sentiment sparked by the APC's controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket.
"If you can't put 60,000 people in the streets, then you're not serious about opposition," Sowore challenged Obi's supporters. He also questioned the loyalty of Labour Party lawmakers, alleging that they are gravitating towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). "These guys were not real in 2023, and they won't be in 2027," he declared.
In response, the Obidient Movement dismissed Sowore's comments as baseless. Its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, defended Obi's continued influence, stating that his every move still shapes national discourse. "If Peter Obi is not a threat, why do they always talk about him? Whether he speaks or breathes, it makes news. That's relevance," Tanko said.
Tanko also criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for referencing Obi during a recent valedictory session, saying it was an attempt at character assassination. He affirmed the movement's continued support for Obi, saying, "They should focus on their campaigns. Obi will continue challenging the establishment, and we will back him."
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