The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying his recent political moves show a lack of consistency, ideology, and direction.
In a statement released on Thursday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, claimed Obi’s influence is dwindling and that the Labour Party, which he used as a platform in the 2023 elections, is now divided and without vision.
“In 2023, Mr. Obi emerged as a digital-era phenomenon, buoyed by youthful frustration and social media fervour. He campaigned on the promise of a new political order—one that would challenge the status quo and deliver a ‘New Nigeria.’ Today, however, we must ask: Whither Peter Obi? Is he now politically stranded or ideologically orphaned?” the statement read.
Oladejo further criticised Obi’s recent alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a “still-born coalition.” He argued that the partnership makes Obi appear desperate for relevance rather than guided by principle.
“Indeed, Mr. Obi may now be reaping the bitter fruits of political prostitution,” the statement continued. “Having, at different times, been in bed with the PDP, seduced the Labour Party, and now romanced the hollow structure of the ADC, he has left behind a trail of alliances formed not on principle but on convenience.”
The APC also dismissed the once-energetic Obidient Movement, insisting it has lost steam and left no enduring political structure.
In contrast, the ruling party highlighted its achievements under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pointing to economic reforms, policies aimed at stabilising the nation, and efforts at uniting Nigerians.
“As we look to 2027, the question is no longer whether Peter Obi will contest,” the statement concluded. “The real question is: does he have a home to contest from? Or has he finally become what many feared—a political drifter, orphaned by the very movement he failed to consolidate?”
