Priest Accuses Igbo Leaders of Undermining Obi's Bid

Rev. Fr. John Okwoeze Odey accused certain Igbo political leaders of undermining Peter Obi's presidential ambition, warning that political divisions and electoral violence could weaken the South-East's political interests. In his article titled “The Traitors Among Igbo Political Leaders Versus Peter Obi’s Matchless Popularity,” he alleged that leaders, including Minister of Works David Umahi, Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, were discouraging support for Obi, claiming it was not yet the region's turn to produce Nigeria's president.

Odey condemned recent attacks on supporters of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu, including an incident on October 10, 2026, at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, where supporters were attacked while welcoming Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa. He also referenced a reported attack on the NDC state secretariat and an NDC ward meeting on September 12, 2026.

Odey called for impartial investigations into these incidents, emphasizing that political disagreements should not lead to violence against citizens exercising their democratic rights.