Oshiomhole Drops Bombshell On Peter Obi: ‘What He Says And Reality Are Different

Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, questioning his political consistency and party loyalty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during an appearance on the Mic On Podcast on Sunday, Oshiomhole argued that Obi’s political decisions over the years make it difficult to rely solely on his public statements.

The former governor alleged that Obi failed to fulfil his commitment to remain in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the platform that produced him as governor of Anambra State under the leadership of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Oshiomhole further claimed that Obi has a pattern of moving between political parties rather than staying to build and strengthen them after electoral setbacks.

According to him, Obi left one political platform after failing to secure a vice-presidential ticket and later joined the Labour Party, where he emerged as the party’s presidential candidate without going through a highly competitive primary process.

The APC chieftain argued that after securing millions of votes in the 2023 presidential election, Obi should have remained in the Labour Party to consolidate and address the party’s internal challenges instead of seeking opportunities elsewhere.

He also alleged that Obi explored joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) but later moved to the NDC when it became clear he would have to participate in a competitive primary election.

“Peter Obi has no reputation; you cannot simply take him by his words,” Oshiomhole said.

“First, he said he would not leave APGA after Ojukwu entrusted the party to him and it produced him as governor. Later, he joined another party in pursuit of a vice-presidential ticket but left after he was unsuccessful.

“He moved to the Labour Party, where he was given the presidential ticket. By his own account, he secured about eight million votes. Common sense would suggest that he should remain there, strengthen the platform and resolve its internal issues.

“Instead, he sought another political platform. He wanted to join the ADC, but when it became clear there would be a primary election, he eventually moved to the NDC,” Oshiomhole stated.