Dayo Ekong, chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos, says Peter Obi should “pause and reflect” as his political influence continues to decline.
In a statement shared on her X page on Tuesday, Ekong said
Obi’s rising profile in 2023 was not just about his personality but a
combination of party structures, grassroots mobilisation and public desire for
change.
According to her, that “grace” which carried him then is now
fading because of his divisive choices and inconsistent political moves.
“In 2023, Nigerians rallied behind him because he
represented a fresh alternative,” Ekong wrote.
“But today, his actions are beginning to erode the
foundation of that support.”
Ekong said Obi’s endorsements have failed to deliver
victories, citing recent elections as evidence of his weakening political
weight.
She also cited the 2024 Edo governorship election, where Obi
supported Olumide Akpata, the LP candidate, against the preference of party
leaders.
Despite Obi’s rallies in Benin, the Edo state capital, and
other places, Akpata lost to Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All
Progressives Congress (APC).
Ekong said the outcome showed Obi’s support no longer
guarantees results.
She also recalled the 2023 Imo governorship election, where
Obi campaigned for Athan Achonu of the LP, who was defeated by APC’s Hope
Uzodimma.
“Back-to-back failures in Imo and Edo should raise questions
about Obi’s political strategy,” she said.
The Lagos LP chairperson said the “most embarrassing blow”
came during the recent Anambra by-election.
She said Obi abandoned the LP candidate and backed Justina
Azuka of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Onitsha north 1
constituency seat.
According to her, Obi even wore an ADC-branded cap during
the campaign, but the party polled only 1,909 votes, while LP also fared poorly
in the by-election.
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), without Obi’s
support, won comfortably with 7,774 votes.
Ekong quoted Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor, as saying
the results marked the “death” of both LP and ADC in the state.
She noted that Obi’s political missteps have made him lose
credibility even in his stronghold.
“A wise politician should know when to stop and think deeply
about the direction he is heading,” she said.
Ekong urged Obi to end his fights with LP leadership and
focus on rebuilding trust.
“We openly criticised Wike for his PDP/APC antics, yet we
look away from Obi’s LP/ADC antics,” she added.
“The electorate are watching and slowly making up their
minds about 2027.”
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