The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

This criticism follows Obi’s recent statements. He commented on the judicial process involving Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu leads the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

APC spokesman Seye Oladejo issued a statement. He claimed Obi inserted himself into the situation to gain political relevance.

The statement called Obi’s actions “politically desperate.” He tried to challenge the Federal Government. He also rejected a court ruling.

It labelled his actions the “cry of a desperate man.” His political career, it suggested, is “in its last embarrassing throes.”

The party suggested Obi is “fishing in troubled waters.” He hopes to gain sympathy, which Nigerians denied him at the polls.

Oladejo questioned Obi’s stance. He argued that only a politically confused person could refuse to condemn IPOB’s violent actions. Yet, this same person preaches morality to the Nigerian state.

The Lagos APC spokesman labeled Obi’s sudden moral awakening as fraudulent. He called his selective outrage insulting. Furthermore, he warned that Obi’s attempt to portray terrorism as mere sentiment was dangerous.

The statement posed a critical question to Peter Obi: Why is his position inconsistent? How can he condemn groups like Boko Haram fully? Yet, he defends and rationalizes IPOB in another breath.

The APC believes this “two-faced political morality” reveals deep-seated bias. It exposes his “hollow rhetoric” and “desperate ambition disguised as compassion.”

The party strongly advised Obi to discard his “ethnic blinders.” They urged him to read the judgment without emotion. He should then honestly inform Nigerians about his true sincerity and desires for the nation.

The APC clarified that admitting to being a “regional champion” defending his own people is not wrong. What is wrong, they stressed, is deceiving Nigerians. This deception comes through “feigned neutrality and hypocritical sermonising.”

Finally, the APC challenged Obi. If he truly believes his words, he should explain his “criminal silence” when the Southeast suffered. He should clarify why he never condemned IPOB clearly or courageously. They asked why he “continually plays both sides of the fence—leader by day, sympathizer by night.”