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Peter O’ Iscariot by @omobabaijebu

In a similar vein as the biblical account, the story unfolds in the Nigerian political landscape, where a figure named Peter Gregory Obi assumed the role of a spoiler for the opposition in the recent general election.

For those well-acquainted with Nigerian politics, the memory lingers of Peter Obi's presence at the declaration of Atiku Abubakar for the 2023 elections. People were enthused to see him there, hoping for a repetition of the joint opposition ticket. However, unbeknownst to many, Peter Gregory Obi had ulterior motives. Rumors circulate that on that very day, Peter betrayed Atiku by striking a deal with the ruling party to disrupt the 2023 election and splinter opposition votes.

Peter seems to have forgotten how the PDP supported him when he faced persecution from figures like Victor Umeh in the APGA. The PDP stood by his side, granting him appointments in the presidency, providing control over the party structure for two political terms, and ultimately elevating him to the position of vice presidential candidate for our beloved party in 2019.

But how did Peter reciprocate? Instead of gratitude, he seized upon the social media wave, exploiting religious and ethnic divisions to turn against those who had nurtured his rise to national prominence. Peter conveniently forgot that he was once just a former governor before the PDP adorned him with national honors and introduced him to the realm of national politics.

While Peter Obi may possess a compelling vision for leading Nigeria, he seems to have overlooked the fundamental first step toward effecting change: attaining power. This cannot be achieved through social media antics or petty politics. It necessitates the arduous processes of building alliances, negotiating, and engaging in critical discourse. Unfortunately, these are qualities Peter lacks, and his actions have set the Igbo community back by several decades.

By entering the 2023 presidential race, Peter displayed a selfish concern for his own interests, overshadowing the fact that over 11 million people voted against the ruling party. He siphoned off approximately 50% of the opposition votes. Notably, there was no state in the previous election where Peter emerged victorious that wasn't an opposition stronghold. In fact, it was the PDP that managed to wrestle control of some states from the ruling party.

With the kind of politics Peter Obi engages in, one can foresee that he will never ascend to the presidency of this country. The solution to our nation's problems lies not in electing someone who inundates us with statistics borrowed from China but in selecting a leader who possesses practical solutions and a model to extricate us from this quagmire.

Peter evades accountability, rendering him no different from the individuals he criticizes. His usage of the phrase "Go and Verify" is merely a ploy to evade scrutiny. Lazy followers easily fall prey to false claims, especially when coated with the veneer of "Go and Verify," as aptly pointed out by @Sodiq on Twitter.

I concur with Sodiq's perspective that Peter O'Iscariot employs the phrase "Go and Verify" as a shield against questions about his governing methods, fabricating statistics from China and urging people to search for what is not lost. Numerous fact-checks conducted on Peter Obi have yielded false outcomes.

Similar to Judas' betrayal of Jesus, Peter Obi betrayed Atiku Abubakar and the PDP, the very party that stood by him when he faced adversaries. Whatever achievements he secured in the previous election were to the detriment of the PDP.

Peter Gregory Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party in the last presidential election, shall forever be remembered as a traitor—a purveyor of cheap blackmail, biting the hands that once fed him."

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What business did Atiku have to do with running for presidency with 8 years of Buhari, a fellow Northerner?

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Peter O’ Iscariot by @omobabaijebu

In a similar vein as the biblical account, the story unfolds in the Nigerian political landscape, where a figure named Peter Gregory Obi assumed the role of a spoiler for the opposition in the recent general election.

For those well-acquainted with Nigerian politics, the memory lingers of Peter Obi's presence at the declaration of Atiku Abubakar for the 2023 elections. People were enthused to see him there, hoping for a repetition of the joint opposition ticket. However, unbeknownst to many, Peter Gregory Obi had ulterior motives. Rumors circulate that on that very day, Peter betrayed Atiku by striking a deal with the ruling party to disrupt the 2023 election and splinter opposition votes.

Peter seems to have forgotten how the PDP supported him when he faced persecution from figures like Victor Umeh in the APGA. The PDP stood by his side, granting him appointments in the presidency, providing control over the party structure for two political terms, and ultimately elevating him to the position of vice presidential candidate for our beloved party in 2019.

But how did Peter reciprocate? Instead of gratitude, he seized upon the social media wave, exploiting religious and ethnic divisions to turn against those who had nurtured his rise to national prominence. Peter conveniently forgot that he was once just a former governor before the PDP adorned him with national honors and introduced him to the realm of national politics.

While Peter Obi may possess a compelling vision for leading Nigeria, he seems to have overlooked the fundamental first step toward effecting change: attaining power. This cannot be achieved through social media antics or petty politics. It necessitates the arduous processes of building alliances, negotiating, and engaging in critical discourse. Unfortunately, these are qualities Peter lacks, and his actions have set the Igbo community back by several decades.

By entering the 2023 presidential race, Peter displayed a selfish concern for his own interests, overshadowing the fact that over 11 million people voted against the ruling party. He siphoned off approximately 50% of the opposition votes. Notably, there was no state in the previous election where Peter emerged victorious that wasn't an opposition stronghold. In fact, it was the PDP that managed to wrestle control of some states from the ruling party.

With the kind of politics Peter Obi engages in, one can foresee that he will never ascend to the presidency of this country. The solution to our nation's problems lies not in electing someone who inundates us with statistics borrowed from China but in selecting a leader who possesses practical solutions and a model to extricate us from this quagmire.

Peter evades accountability, rendering him no different from the individuals he criticizes. His usage of the phrase "Go and Verify" is merely a ploy to evade scrutiny. Lazy followers easily fall prey to false claims, especially when coated with the veneer of "Go and Verify," as aptly pointed out by @Sodiq on Twitter.

I concur with Sodiq's perspective that Peter O'Iscariot employs the phrase "Go and Verify" as a shield against questions about his governing methods, fabricating statistics from China and urging people to search for what is not lost. Numerous fact-checks conducted on Peter Obi have yielded false outcomes.

Similar to Judas' betrayal of Jesus, Peter Obi betrayed Atiku Abubakar and the PDP, the very party that stood by him when he faced adversaries. Whatever achievements he secured in the previous election were to the detriment of the PDP.

Peter Gregory Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party in the last presidential election, shall forever be remembered as a traitor—a purveyor of cheap blackmail, biting the hands that once fed him."

you just woke up this beautiful morning to write rubbish. You seem to be jobless. Mr. Man campaign has finished. If you are hoping for rerun you are wasting your time. Tinubu will be kicked out without rerun so stop wasting your time to campaign again

nabiz:
Tinubu will be kicked out without rerun so stop wasting your time to campaign again

So says the PEPC nairaland spokesman

We have heard

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We in the APC thank HEPO for a job well done We will renew our agreement in 2026.