The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticized Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his claim that he won the election. In a press statement issued on Friday by its spokesman, Dele Alake, the council faulted Obi's remarks during a recent interview with the BBC. Obi reportedly insisted that he won the election despite admitting that he had no evidence to support the claim.
Obi was quoted as saying that he won the last election, but admitted there was no evidence to support his claim. The APC campaign council described his remarks as a "troubling display of delusion", accusing the former Anambra State governor of making unsubstantiated claims. The council questioned Obi's commitment to facts and truth, given his insistence that he won the election despite official results showing otherwise.
The APC maintained that President Bola Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election, noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner and that the election tribunal and the Supreme Court upheld the outcome. The council defended Tinubu's administration, claiming that it had introduced reforms to stabilize the economy, expand infrastructure, support businesses and young people, improve education and healthcare, and create job opportunities.
The APC council also challenged Obi to honour an earlier pledge to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if it was established that his administration left liabilities in Anambra State. According to the APC council, the state's financial records had now established the existence of such liabilities. This challenge raises questions about Obi's accountability and transparency in governance.
The statement also questioned the sources of Obi's claims, accusing him of repeatedly exaggerating facts. Obi finished third behind Tinubu of the APC and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election. The APC council's criticism of Obi highlights the ongoing debate over the legitimacy of the election results.
Obi's claim that he won the election has sparked controversy, with many Nigerians expressing concerns about the spread of misinformation. The APC council's statement reflects a broader narrative that Obi's claims are unfounded and lack evidence. The controversy surrounding Obi's claims may have implications for the Labour Party and future elections in Nigeria.
The APC council's criticism of Obi also underscores the intense rivalry between the two parties. As the 2027 presidential election approaches, the debate over the 2023 election results is likely to continue. The APC council's statement is a clear indication that the party will continue to defend its victory and challenge Obi's claims.
Key points
- APC criticizes Peter Obi over claim he won 2023 presidential election
- Obi's claim sparks controversy and concerns about misinformation
- APC defends President Bola Tinubu's victory and challenges Obi's accountability
