Oshiomhole Critiques Peter Obi's Short-Term Focus

Adams Oshiomhole, the Senator representing Edo North, criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, for his short-term approach to governance, likening him to a trader. Oshiomhole made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

He emphasized that a true statesman, like President Bola Tinubu, should prioritize long-term national development and the interests of future generations. Oshiomhole pointed out that Obi has failed to provide any alternatives to Tinubu's policies as the 2027 general election approaches.

He questioned whether Obi would maintain certain policies from the Tinubu administration, such as the student loan scheme, and whether he would revert Nigeria to a multiple exchange rate regime if elected. Oshiomhole expressed his respect for the right of opposition candidates to contest but argued that Tinubu should remain in office after overcoming initial challenges, rather than "recruit a new apprentice.".