Vice-President Kashim Shettima has stated that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has damaged his chances for the 2027 elections through the use of lies and inaccurate statistics.
Speaking at the campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, on Friday, the nation’s number two man said Nigerians no longer get excited when Obi speaks.
“I hear my friend Peter Obi is back in the country after sneaking out to have a rest. He might have avoided Lagos and Abuja on arrival.”
“And clearly this gentle man has run himself out of this race with his lies and bogus statistics. We warned him that he’ll get to that.
“Peter Obi has clearly messed up and squandered away his goodwill; he no longer excites when he speaks these days. He draws suspicions, too bad for him.”
Earlier, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated some projects executed by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom.
Among the projects is a newly constructed terminal building at the the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo.
Tinubu who described his visit to Akwa Ibom as homecoming, added, “I recall my days in Mobile when I contributed to the development of Eket, I did not know that one day I will become Nigeria’s President.”
Tinubu described Gov. Umo Eno as a great and visionary leader with frank intentions to enthrone lasting legacies in Akwa Ibom.
Tinubu said that Eno’s commitment to Akwa Ibom’s development made the Federal Government to grant the Victor Attah International Airport an international flight status.
What You Should Know
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has publicly criticized Peter Obi during an APC campaign rally in Akwa Ibom State, claiming that the opposition figure has lost his political appeal and credibility among Nigerians due to misleading data. This exchange highlights the early political positioning and heated rhetoric building up toward the 2027 general elections.
- Political Insight: It signals the intensification of verbal sparring between key political actors and parties well ahead of election season.
- Public Engagement: It demonstrates how ruling and opposition figures continuously contest public perception and credibility to sway voters.
