The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to Peter Obi. Obi is the former Labour Party presidential candidate. They advised him to abandon any plans for the 2027 presidential race. The party insists that his political influence has significantly waned.

Seye Oladejo, the APC Lagos spokesperson, openly questioned Obi’s credibility as a national contender. He asked how Obi intends to lead Nigeria when he “cannot command loyalty in his own neighbourhood.”

In a strongly worded statement, Oladejo stated that Obi’s loss at his polling unit reflects a deeper collapse. This refers to the political momentum he gained during the 2023 elections. “A man who cannot win his polling unit has no business dreaming of winning a country,” Oladejo declared. He added, “A man who is rejected on his street cannot claim nationwide acceptance. A man whose strongest base has crumbled cannot sell the lie of a national movement.”

Oladejo further claimed that this defeat marks “the complete disintegration of the myth around Peter Obi.” The APC also accused Obi of seeking foreign intervention after local setbacks. “We sincerely hope Mr. Obi will not run to beg for foreign intervention to rescue him from this political free fall,” the party remarked. They referenced his “unashamedly attempted” efforts in recent times. The statement continued, “Nigeria’s democracy is not a toy for desperate politicians seeking sympathy abroad after being rejected at home.”

Contrasting Obi with President Bola Tinubu, Oladejo highlighted the President’s focus. President Tinubu is rebuilding institutions. He is also fixing the economy and expanding infrastructure. He attracts foreign investments and restores global confidence. In sharp contrast, Peter Obi is busy seeking international validation.

Oladejo emphasized that Nigerians will not entrust their future to someone who allegedly lacks the confidence of his own base. He unequivocally stated, “If Peter Obi cannot command trust in his polling unit, he should forget 2027.” Oladejo added, “Nigerians will not hand over their destiny to a man whose own people have loudly withdrawn their confidence.”

He described the APC’s victory in Obi’s polling unit as “symbolic, conclusive, and prophetic.” Oladejo claimed this result reflects “the national mood.” He concluded, “Performance is triumphing over propaganda; structure is defeating chaos; delivery is destroying deception.”

The Lagos APC advised Obi to address the issues within his political base. This should happen before he positions himself as a national fixer. “Peter Obi should spare the nation further melodrama,” Oladejo urged. He concluded, “Let him first repair the political damage at his doorstep. Only then can he pretend to repair Nigeria.”