Fani-Kayode Attacks Obi Over NADECO Comments

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, over Obi's remarks related to the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Fani-Kayode described Obi's comments as an "assault" on the memories of those who fought for democracy against military rule, particularly referencing the late dictator Sani Abacha.

He stated that Obi's political prospects are finished and that he will "never become president." This outburst came in response to a post by Obi, who highlighted the irony of being criticized by a former NADECO activist. Obi defended his history as a pro-democracy advocate during Abacha's regime, suggesting that Fani-Kayode's comments reveal his character.

The exchange occurs amid ongoing crises within the African Democratic Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission, as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 general elections.