The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, Peter Obi, has been named as Nigeria’s number one opposition figure.
This declaration is coming ahead of the 2027 general elections, where Obi is expected to contest again after coming third in the last polls in 2023.
Reno Omokri, a former media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made the declaration in a statement on social media.
Omokri, a popular commentator had previously worked for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in previous presidential elections. However, in a sharp turnaround, Omokri has now thrown his weight behind Obi, stating that any other politician who thinks they are a bigger opposition figure is simply deluded.
In a Facebook post on Friday, Omokri revealed that he admires Obi’s determination and resilience in the face of obstacles. “Peter Obi is currently the Number One opposition figure in Nigeria. Bar none. Anybody in any opposition party who thinks that he is bigger than Obi right now is just deluded,” Omokri stated.
Omokri also took a swipe at some politicians in opposition parties, saying they have already been “retired” by Obi, but are being kept on “political life support” by their wealth. He, however, cautioned Obi to be less Igbo-centric, appeal to his supporters to use persuasive language, and apologize for his previous comment on religious war.
“If only he could be less Igbo-centric, appeal to his Obidients to use persuasive rather than abusive words and admit, then apologise for his ‘Yes Daddy” religious war’ comment against the Muslim Ummah, he would go far,” Omokri added.
