'If he can’t face primaries, he can’t lead Nigeria' - Bashir Ahmad on Obi's 'defection' to NDC

Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, reacted to reports that Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso are set to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Ahmad stated that Obi cannot lead Nigeria if he cannot face party primaries, questioning his ability to unify the country. He emphasized that primaries are a fundamental pillar of democracy and that fear of competition within his own party raises doubts about his leadership capabilities.