Shettima Says Obi Lost 2027 Credibility Through False Claims
Vice President Kashim Shettima attacked Peter Obi's political standing at an APC rally in Uyo, saying the NDC candidate has damaged his chances through dishonest statements.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has undermined his political prospects ahead of the 2027 elections by relying on inaccurate information and inflated data. Shettima made the remarks on Friday during a campaign event for the All Progressives Congress held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where President Bola Tinubu was also present to commission completed infrastructure projects.
According to multiple reports of Shettima's remarks, the Vice President contended that Obi has forfeited the popular support and enthusiasm he previously commanded among Nigerian voters. Shettima suggested that Obi had recently travelled outside Nigeria to rest and deliberately avoided major cities like Lagos and Abuja upon returning to the country.
He characterised Obi's current public standing as one that generates distrust rather than excitement among citizens who once viewed him as a viable political option. The Vice President's criticism focused on what he termed the NDC candidate's use of misleading claims and questionable statistics during his political activities.
Shettima argued that Obi's approach has backfired, resulting in a loss of the goodwill that had previously supported his political ambitions. The comments occurred within the context of ongoing campaign activities by both major political parties as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.
The remarks by Shettima represent part of the escalating political discourse between the ruling APC and the opposition NDC ahead of the election cycle. President Tinubu's presence at the Uyo rally, alongside the inauguration of state projects by Governor Umo Eno, formed part of the broader campaign strategy in the southern region.
