“APC afraid of Peter Obi’s rising influence ahead of 2027” – Labour Party stakeholders

A coalition under the banner of the Alliance for all Labour Party Stakeholders and Professionals has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of resorting to desperate tactics to discredit Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and deter him from contesting in the 2027 elections.

In a statement issued by its convener, Dr Blessing Elaigwu, the coalition condemned the recent verbal attacks on Obi, particularly by APC National Spokesperson, Mr Felix Morka, during a televised interview.

“This is a glaring sign of a government frightened by the inevitable reckoning at the ballot box in 2027.”

The coalition further criticized the APC for what it described as a “policy of institutionalized impoverishment,” accusing the party of creating record-breaking poverty and inequality under the current administration.

“Nigerians are tired of APC’s lies and propaganda. Millions of citizens, battered by this administration’s ruinous policies, are preparing to emulate their Ghanaian counterparts by standing firm against bad governance and reclaiming the economy,” the group stated.

The coalition warned APC leaders against building an authoritarian system that stifles free speech, emphasizing that Nigerians would not be silenced.

“Morka and others in the APC should brace themselves for more criticism. If they aim to silence Nigerians, they might need to expand our prisons and recruit additional wardens because people will continue to demand accountability,” the group declared.

Dr Elaigwu concluded by expressing confidence in Obi’s ability to lead Nigeria toward economic recovery, stating that the coalition and millions of Nigerians remain steadfast in supporting him.

The Labour Party coalition called on the APC to focus on governance instead of intimidation, urging the ruling party to address the pressing issues affecting Nigerians instead of attempting to undermine the opposition.