Anambra: APC teases Obi over loss in polling unit

The Lagos State chapter of the APC has advised the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to reconsider his 2027 presidential ambition.

The party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, gave the advice in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, reacting to the Labour Party’s performance in Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra.

Oladejo said the outcome reflected a decline in the Labour Party’s grassroots support and in Obi’s Obidient Movement.

“The result, especially in Obi’s polling unit, showed that LP’s structure in his base was crumbling. Social media popularity cannot replace consistent political organisation and voter engagement.

“The Anambra election offers important lessons on structure and performance,” he said.

He added that while President Tinubu remained focused on governance and reforms, other political actors needed to build capacity.

“APC’s showing in Anambra demonstrated increasing public confidence in the party’s leadership.

“Good governance and delivery remain the strongest tools for political success,” Oladejo said.