Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, has made a statement in support of Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid. In a video posted on his official Facebook page, Fayose expressed confidence that Obi would win the election with or without the support of the Igbo people. He praised Obi's achievements as the former governor of Anambra State.
Fayose criticised Igbo people who support the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government, describing their support as a betrayal of Obi. He stated that no Igbo politician had achieved what Obi had achieved politically in the last 40 years, except the late Biafra leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Fayose urged Igbo voters to support Obi ahead of the 2027 election.
Fayose's comments have sparked a reaction from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The party's national leadership warned its members against supporting Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing concerns about the party's survival. APGA's national publicity secretary, Ejimofor Opara, questioned Obi's loyalty to the party.
Opara argued that APGA had played a significant role in Obi's political career, but he had worked against the party during different electoral cycles. He asked why Obi had candidates lined up against APGA whenever the party contested for political positions. APGA urged its members not to support Obi and the NDC in the 2027 election.
APGA defended its decision to support President Bola Tinubu, citing his commitment to infrastructural development in the South-East. The party claimed that Tinubu had demonstrated greater commitment to infrastructure in the region than any other government since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999.
Peter Obi served as governor of Anambra from March 2006 to March 2014. He formally left APGA in October 2014 and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He later left the PDP in May 2022 to contest the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party. Obi's presidential bid has generated significant interest and debate.
The 2027 presidential election is expected to be highly competitive, with various political parties and candidates vying for the top seat. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for Nigeria's future. Key players, including Obi, Fayose, and APGA, will likely play important roles in shaping the country's political landscape.
Key points
- Isaac Fayose has urged Igbo people to support Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.
- The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has warned its members against supporting Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
- Peter Obi served as governor of Anambra from March 2006 to March 2014 and has since joined the Labour Party.
