₦airaland Forum

by Habeebah Basah


The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu has his respect, stressing that he would not resort to personal attacks or abuse against the President or any other political office holder.

Obi stated this on Friday at the 2026 All Nigeria Editors’ Conference in Enugu, held with the theme: “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive.”

The former Anambra State governor spoke while addressing issues surrounding the state’s debt and the need for accountability in public office.

Obi said political disagreements should centre on policies, governance and performance rather than personal attacks.

“I cannot abuse any governor. I cannot abuse anybody in government. I don’t need to abuse people even in federal government. I’ve never abused anybody. Who has seen me calling President Tinubu’s name? Never! I will not do that. He’s the President of the country, he has all my respect,” Obi said.

He, however, maintained that respecting public office holders should not prevent citizens and the media from scrutinising their decisions and performance.

“But I can argue on other issues, whether you’re doing well, or you’re not doing the right thing. That is allowed,” he added.

Obi also said the character and conduct of political leaders could shape the values of the wider society.

He urged media editors to scrutinise political leaders based on their records, statements and qualifications, stressing the importance of accountability in public office.

“We must, because the leader… the character and behaviour of the leader exemplifies the value of the society. And the leader must live it,” Obi said

“I cannot abuse any governor. I cannot abuse anybody in government. I don’t need to abuse people even in federal government. I’ve never abused anybody. Who has seen me calling President Tinubu’s name? Never! I will not do that. He’s the President of the country, he has all my respect,”

yarimo:
It's clear peter obi and Obidients are getting sense gradually

yarimo:
It's clear peter obi and Obidients are getting sense gradually

HacheNoire:
Did the Demigod-His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) abuse you in the first place?

Why is Peter soliciting for sympathy?

dre11:
https://leadership.ng/i-will-not-abuse-tinubu-he-has-all-my-respect-obi/

omenka:
Yeah right. I've got a dog in my house. I've told my neighbours I'll never call the dog on them, even pasted a notice on my gate to that effect.

Then behind the curtains, I whisper in the ears of my dog, "whenever you see this neighbour, harass the hell out of him, bite him if you got the chance".

This, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly what Gringori just did.

Well, he knows the people the message is meant for and I'm sure the get his message. Good luck to them all. The coven of deciet, on this end, shall NEVER prevail.

HacheNoire:
Did the Demigod-His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) abuse you in the first place?

Why is Peter soliciting for sympathy?

dre11:
https://leadership.ng/i-will-not-abuse-tinubu-he-has-all-my-respect-obi/

HacheNoire:
Did the Demigod-His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) abuse you in the first place?

Why is Peter soliciting for sympathy?

yarimo:
It's clear peter obi and Obidients are getting sense gradually

dre11:
https://leadership.ng/i-will-not-abuse-tinubu-he-has-all-my-respect-obi/

Shamo007:
But the latter abused GEJ left right and center unabated

HacheNoire:
Did the Demigod-His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) abuse you in the first place?

Why is Peter soliciting for sympathy?