Peter Obi Media Office Urges Respect Amid Shettima's Remarks

The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has called on South-East political leaders to observe Vice President Kashim Shettima's respect for Atiku Abubakar and to cease disrespectful comments towards Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This statement followed Shettima's remarks during the unveiling of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office in Abuja, where he referred to Obi as “diminished” while urging northern leaders to defeat Atiku respectfully.

POMR condemned Shettima's comments, emphasizing that while he has the right to oppose Obi, it is contradictory to demand respect for one opposition leader while disparaging another. The statement highlighted Obi's superior governance record in Anambra State compared to Shettima's in Borno State, citing Obi's achievements in fiscal discipline and investments in education and healthcare.

POMR urged political leaders to focus on ideas and records rather than personal insults.