2027 Will Not Be a Replay of 2023, Lagos APC Tells Peter Obi

Author: Olasunkanmi AkoniPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Nigeria
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2027 Will Not Be a Replay of 2023, Lagos APC Tells Peter Obi

Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC spokesman, warned Peter Obi that he could lose political capital before the 2027 general elections unless he demonstrates ideological consistency and organisational depth. He said the momentum behind Obi’s 2023 campaign, driven by public frustration, youth mobilisation and social media, does not guarantee a repeat in 2027. Oladejo criticised Obi’s successive party switches and urged the Obidient movement to shift from protest and mobilisation to concrete policies and durable organisation. He also called on Obi to explain the costs and mechanisms of his proposals for tackling inflation, unemployment, debt and energy challenges.

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