2027: Peter Obi can’t win presidential election with sympathy votes – Comedian DeeOne
DeeOne Criticizes Peter Obi’s Political Spending Strategies
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian DeeOne has publicly criticized Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate from the Labor Party, regarding his reluctance to allocate financial resources for his political ambitions.
In a viral Instagram video posted on Saturday morning, DeeOne addressed the recent establishment of the City Boy Movement—a political support group backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027. This movement, led by Seyi Tinubu, the president’s son, has several prominent supporters of Peter Obi as coordinators and directors, particularly in South-East states.
DeeOne advised Obi to enhance his campaign strategies by investing more money, highlighting that some of Obi’s agents during the 2023 election relied on financial support from rival political parties at polling stations. He criticized Obi’s well-known refrain, “We no dey give shishi,” asserting that reliance on sympathy votes would be insufficient for a successful campaign in 2027.
“If you want Mr. Peter Obi to succeed in the upcoming election, we need to speak candidly,” DeeOne stated. “You cannot win a presidential election based solely on sympathy. While it may have helped him gain some support previously, it won’t work this time around.”
He further emphasized the need for a more robust financial strategy. “The last U.S. election saw Donald Trump invest $66 million of his own funds. While the government discourages vote buying, they do not restrict campaign spending. Many Labor Party agents lacked basic necessities like food and water during the last election, a situation that left them vulnerable to support from other parties.”
DeeOne urged Obi to consider soliciting donations from his followers and to transparently account for how those funds would be utilized. “You cannot just say you won’t spend any money while your supporters are out there risking their lives,” he added. “It’s crucial that they at least receive something to sustain them.”
His comments aim not only to critique Obi’s current strategy but also to encourage a more proactive approach as the next election season approaches.
