‘Sins of Obi’: Attack on Peter Obi’s brother linked to 2023 presidential election fallout – Atiku’s Media Aide
In a statement posted on his official X handle, Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of perpetuating divisive and tribal politics under the guise of governance.
Ibe expressed concern over what he described as a continued reliance on “divide and rule” tactics, particularly citing the reported destruction of property belonging to the brother of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Ikeja, Lagos.
The media aide questioned the rationale behind such actions, suggesting they are part of a broader pattern of political intimidation and score-settling, even as Nigerians contend with worsening insecurity and economic hardship.
The statement of the aide of Atiku read, “I thought the so-called progressives said the 2023 politicking season is over, paving the way for governance.”
Regarding the ruling party, he stated that, “however, their actions suggest otherwise. Every step they’ve taken since May 29, 2023, reeks of politics.”
On the strategy that is being deployed by the ruling party, he stated that “the same strategy of divide and rule, bigoted and tribal politics that powered their campaign in 2023 in Lagos and elsewhere is the playbook they’ve continued to adopt in what is supposed to be a season of governance. Meanwhile, the well-being of Nigerians is at an all-time low while insecurity is rife.”
He further went on to ask a question, stating, “how can any reasonable person explain the destruction of the property of the brother of Obi in the Ikeja area of Lagos State?”
Giving his opinion on why the brother of Obi is being treated the way he is treated, Ibe stated that, “It is obvious that the brother of Obi is being visited by the ‘sins’ of the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in daring to run in 2023 and stripping the emperor of Lagos naked in his own domain.”
