Kogi lawmaker says Obi’s 2023 gains driven by religious, tribal factors
Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives, has claimed that Peter Obi’s performance in the 2023 presidential election was largely due to religious and tribal sentiments. He pointed out that Northern Christians supported Obi out of concern for their freedom of worship under a Bola Tinubu presidency. Abejide also criticised the registration practices of opposition politicians and dismissed the idea that merging opposition votes could unseat the APC. He highlighted ongoing leadership issues within the ADC but said the party remains open to new members.
Key takeaways
- Leke Abejide stated that religious and tribal sentiments influenced Peter Obi’s 2023 election results, especially among Northern Christians.
- He argued that fears about religious freedom under Bola Tinubu were not realised after Tinubu became president.
- Abejide criticised Obi for registering with the ADC in Enugu State instead of his home base in Anambra.
- He dismissed the notion that combining opposition votes from 2023 could defeat the APC in future elections.
- Abejide noted that the ADC is facing internal leadership disputes but remains open to new entrants who follow proper procedures.
