Oshiomhole says Peter Obi’s 2023 success was due to public frustration
Adams Oshiomhole has downplayed concerns about Peter Obi being a significant threat to the All Progressives Congress in the next general election. He argued that Obi's strong performance in the last presidential election was mainly a result of widespread public anger over economic hardship. The former Edo State Governor pointed to issues like cash shortages and fuel scarcity as key reasons for voter dissatisfaction. According to Oshiomhole, these circumstances, rather than Obi's political strength, drove his electoral support.
Key takeaways
- Adams Oshiomhole dismissed claims that Peter Obi poses a major threat to the APC ahead of the next election.
- He attributed Obi's 2023 election performance to public anger over economic policies under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
- Oshiomhole cited the naira redesign, cash crunch, and fuel scarcity as causes of voter frustration.
- He shared personal accounts from constituents who struggled to access their money and faced high charges from POS operators.
- Oshiomhole insisted that the policies causing hardship were not part of the APC’s agenda and led to voter backlash.
