Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised Nigeria democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing his political activities as “clout chasing” and questioning his grassroots and stakeholder support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking at the
All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally in Ondo State.
The Vice-President argued that contesting for the presidency
in Nigeria was relatively cheap, particularly for individuals like Obi, but
stressed that winning an election required the support of the grassroots and
key political stakeholders.
He said, “You know it is cheap to vie for President in
Nigeria, especially for those like my big friend Peter Obi, who think clout
chasing, who went out of protocol to welcome our young Flamingos, the female
footballers.
“You just must have grassroots and stakeholders’ support.”
Questioning Obi’s political backing in Anambra State,
Shettima asked how many former governors of the state were supporting the
presidential candidate.
He specifically mentioned former governors Chris Ngige and
Willie Obiano, as well as the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo, questioning
whether any of them were backing Obi.
“Chris Ngige, no. Willie Obiano, no. Is Soludo with him?
No,” he added.
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