Asiya Muhammad NasirAs Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 generalelection, Peter Obi has clearly emerged as the major concern of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Tinubu administration. Recent developments within the Labour Party are widely seen as a calculated effort to weaken Obi’s political base ahead of the next election.
Following Obi’s exit from the party in late 2025, actions by INEC and the courts reshaped the party’s leadership structure, raising questions about institutional neutrality and their broader political implications.
Once dismissed as a “social media candidate,Obi is now regarded as a serious political threat. His sustained criticism of government policies and his strong grassroots support have reinforced the ruling party’s anxiety.
Despite attempts to portray him as politically unstable, Obi’s record—from his tenure as Anambra State governor to his national political influence—suggests consistency and principled leadership. As 2027 approaches, the intensity of efforts directed at Obi appears to reflect not weakness, but the ruling party’s fear of his continued relevance.
