Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has described Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, as the face and leader of the opposition in Nigeria.
Speaking on Obi’s influence in the country’s political landscape, the governor said opposition parties have long admired the former Anambra State governor, regardless of political differences.
According to Mohammed, Obi continues to command significant respect within opposition circles.
“We in opposition party have always admired him. Whether we like it or not, Peter Obi remains the face and leader of the opposition in Nigeria.”
His remarks have generated widespread reactions online, with supporters hailing the statement as recognition of Obi’s political influence, while others shared differing opinions on the governor’s comments.
Reactions
@shocking_prof_: “It’s what it’s. They can only admire him and can never think of being like him cause they can’t.”
@emmyex001: “@grok confirmed this news.”
@RoyaltyO84170: “OBI IS COMING.”
@Onionniinja: “I believe even Bola Tinubu admires Peter Obi secretly. He knows Obi is a better man than him, and that eats at him every single day. That’s why he’s doing everything possible to stop Obi. He can shut down El-Rufai with one phone call, but he can’t sleep at night knowing there’s a…”
@Jobs4TopTalents: “✌🏾”
@janeezeji17: “Confession time.”
@tonyajah: “Peter Obi is the face of the opposition in Nigeria.”
