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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