2027: Obi couldn’t fix Anambra; Atiku will return to Dubai after election — Oshiomhole
Oshiomhole Criticizes Obi, Atiku in Campaign Rally
CROSS RIVER STATE — Senator Adams Oshiomhole has questioned the leadership capabilities of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the 2027 general election approaches.
Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally, Oshiomhole claimed that Obi did not successfully address the challenges facing Anambra State during his eight-year tenure. He also criticized Atiku’s commitment to Nigeria, predicting the former vice president would return to Dubai following an expected electoral defeat.
“Peter Obi could not fix Anambra State in eight years,” Oshiomhole stated. “How can he look you in the eye and say he will do it in four years?”
The senator’s remarks came in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. He contended that Obi’s promise to govern for only four years lacked credibility due to his previous performance as governor.
Oshiomhole further accused Atiku, the candidate for the African Democratic Congress, of spending considerable time abroad and only returning to Nigeria during election cycles. “Atiku, who lives in Dubai, only comes home at the eve of every election. When he loses this one, as he will, in January or February, Atiku will be back in Dubai,” Oshiomhole said.
During the rally, Oshiomhole highlighted what he described as achievements of the Tinubu administration, particularly emphasizing Cross River State’s newfound status as an oil-producing state. He argued that this recognition would enhance the state’s revenue and bolster its economic future.
On education, Oshiomhole noted that the Federal Government’s student loan program has provided vital support to young people whose families struggle to pay school fees. He characterized Tinubu as a leader who values access to education and believes no student should be denied opportunities due to financial constraints.
Additionally, Oshiomhole pointed to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project as a significant economic development initiative for Cross River State. He defended the Tinubu administration’s economic policies, particularly the move to eliminate multiple exchange rates, stating that the previous system had created disparities based on personal connections.
“Implementing these policies demands courage and visionary leadership,” Oshiomhole said, urging Cross River residents to reject opposition parties and support the APC’s commitment to development.
“Today, tomorrow, and forever, I believe the APC has come to stay in Cross River, and together we will advance the growth and development of Nigeria,” he concluded.
