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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State has cautioned former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against what it described as “habitual knee-jerk reactions” to national issues, urging him to adopt a more constructive approach to opposition politics.

The party’s spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, issued the statement while responding to Obi’s recent comments questioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s private vacation and its purported link to the country’s security challenges.

Oladejo argued that Nigeria deserves a credible and responsible opposition, not what he termed “a professional complainer-in-chief,” noting that Obi’s unrelenting criticism of the president reflects more of political desperation than genuine patriotism.

“Must Peter Obi comment on everything?” he asked. “Nigerians are not deceived. His constant moralising of the President’s every move is less about patriotism and more about seeking cheap relevance.

By attempting to paint himself as the nation’s conscience, he trivialises governance and reduces complex issues to social media talking points.”

The APC spokesperson maintained that President Tinubu remains in full control of state matters despite being on a short vacation, stressing that modern governance allows leaders to remain fully briefed and connected with their security and intelligence teams at all times.

“Mr Obi knows this, but he prefers posturing over pragmatism. Leadership also requires knowing when to speak, how to speak, and when silence is the better choice. Unfortunately, Obi appears to believe that his political relevance depends on reacting to every government action or inaction, regardless of context or consequence.”

He advised Obi’s aides to pay closer attention to how their principal engages with the public, warning that constant agitation and reactionary remarks risk damaging his image as a statesman.
While emphasising that the APC-led administration is focused on economic recovery, national security, and restoring confidence in public institutions.

Oladejo accused Obi of offering “nothing beyond soundbites, sermons, and perpetual complaints,” without concrete policy alternatives.
“Peter Obi’s comments amount to noise, not leadership or patriotism,” he said. “If he has meaningful contributions to make, let him present them responsibly.

Otherwise, silence is an honourable option. For us in the APC, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our focus remains on governance, not political theatre.”

Otherwise, silence is an honourable option. For us in the APC, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our focus remains on governance, not political theatre.”

Validated:
Instead of telling us that Tinubu is going for "steroid" infusion as his 🔋 has been reduced to near zero position

jmoore:
60 people were just killed in Borno by Boko Haram and APC Tinubu supporters & spokesmen are silent. This is the silence of honourable option APC Tinubu people have taken.

zero8zero:
Are you aware the fraud just announced he would be taking a rest for his steroid infusion too as recommended by his Doctors? 🤣

jmoore:
Peter Obi pressing their necks.

It's obvious the thing dey pain them very well.

sreamsense:
Obi has gone on vacation too though his doctor's advice to rest. It means Blablue Tinubu is even stronger than Obi healthwise or does it want to follow my advice to keep his money from wastage because 2027 is not for him?

jmoore:
Nobody said Tinubu should not rest.

You just dey type babablu

Putindbutt:
When Army rescued kidnapped victims and neutralized terrorists, why is your voice always silent?, just like Obi's voice has been silent since Ekpa was sentenced, it's almost a week and Gringori has not issue a word 🤣

Putindbutt:
Keep lying, if una hear Tinubu is traveling abroad, we know the type of comments dropping out of una mouth. As Karma come greet Obi now, una dey change goalpost. Una never jam.

jmoore:
Same terrorists you keep releasing.

jmoore:
Obvious you don't know the difference between traveling abroad and resting.

Have you seen American president coming to Nigeria to rest?
Tinubu should rest in Nigeria. That's the point.

But you can never understand the simple point.

Putindbutt:
But you're happy when FG release ipob

sreamsense:
Obi has gone on vacation too though his doctor's advice to rest. It means Blablue Tinubu is even stronger than Obi healthwise or does it want to follow my advice to keep his money from wastage because 2027 is not for him?

sreamsense:
Obi has gone on vacation too though his doctor's advice to rest...

MyExpression:
To be fair, I doubt Pres. Tinubu' multiple trips to France is for health or holiday purpose.
Before he became president, he was wealthy enough of tour the world for medicals or pleasure.

These trips have more to do with foreign diplomacy, and prolly to have lesser visitors, and more personal time to really rest.

However, Presidents don't really rest.
You can't handover to another person. Just like entrepreneurs, his spirit, soul and body would still be thinking about the affairs of the country.

Wether he's been good or not, he can't let the country burn in his time.