Political tensions flared as activist Omoyele Sowore launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi, dismissing the Labour Party leader as ineffective opposition. The former AAC presidential candidate made his remarks during a recent appearance on Channels Television's Inside Sources program.
Sowore controversially claimed Obi's 2023 presidential bid gained traction primarily due to religious sentiments surrounding the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket. "The Labour Party is just political Airbnb - when they're done with Obi, they'll move to someone else," Sowore stated, criticizing LP lawmakers for allegedly defecting to the ruling APC.
The Obidient Movement swiftly responded through spokesperson Yunusa Tanko, who defended Obi's political relevance. "If Obi wasn't significant, why does Sowore keep mentioning him?" Tanko countered, highlighting how Obi consistently dominates national discourse. He referenced Senate President Akpabio's recent comments about Obi as evidence of his enduring influence.
This heated exchange underscores growing divisions within Nigeria's opposition circles as political alignments continue shifting ahead of future elections. While Sowore positions himself as uncompromising opposition, Obi's supporters maintain his status as a viable alternative to establishment politics.
#SoworeVsObi #NigeriaOpposition #LabourParty #ObidientMovement #2023Elections #NigerianPolitics #APC #PoliticalAnalysis