Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has strongly opposed the idea of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ever becoming President of Nigeria, declaring “God forbid” without providing specific reasons.
In a recent interview with Nigeria Today News Network, Fani-Kayode stated: “I look at someone like Peter Obi... God forbid Peter Obi should be President of this country. I won’t go into why I said that, but God forbid.”
The former Minister of Aviation also urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his presidential ambitions to allow others to contest.
“I have respect for our former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, but I also believe that it’s time for him to simply say ‘let others continue the work’,” he said.
Fani-Kayode dismissed the existence of any meaningful opposition in Nigeria, arguing it has effectively collapsed due to internal divisions and lack of direction.
He particularly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it not as a serious opposition party but as “an association of people who are desperate for power” individuals he called “discredited” with “no hope in hell of moving this nation forward.”
He added: “The opposition has collapsed in Nigeria. There is no opposition because they don’t even know how to be in opposition. How can they keep the Government on its toes when they are busy bickering amongst themselves, fighting amongst themselves and they are fast asleep in bed snoring!”
Fani-Kayode contrasted the current opposition with the All Progressives Congress (APC) during its time in opposition, which he said was strong enough to defeat the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“Can you compare the APC that was in opposition to the jokers we have today that call themselves opposition?” he asked.
The comments have sparked reactions online, reflecting ongoing debates about Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
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