Peter Obi Under Fire: Akpabio Questions His Capacity To Lead Amidst LP Turmoil

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to address internal disputes within his party before commenting on national issues.

Akpabio questioned Obi’s capacity to tackle major national challenges like Boko Haram insurgency when his own political party remains embroiled in internal conflict.

He made the remarks in response to Obi’s recent statement lamenting that “the labour of our heroes past is all in vain,” during a tribute to elder statesman Edwin Clark in Abuja.

Speaking on Thursday during the Senate’s Valedictory Session in honour of the late politician, Akpabio emphasized that while social media can be useful, it often fuels division due to lack of regulation.

He challenged Obi and other political aspirants to prioritize resolving their internal party crises before seeking to lead the country.

“If you cannot manage the crisis within your Labour Party, how can you hope to address complex national problems like Boko Haram?” Akpabio asked.

Highlighting his tenure as a former governor, Akpabio said: “I take pride in the development of dual carriage roads, international hospitals, a digitalized governor’s office, and the introduction of free, compulsory education. I also promoted religious harmony by sponsoring over 5,800 Muslims and between 12,000 to 15,000 Christians on pilgrimages to Rome and Jerusalem.”