Lagos APC cautions Peter Obi over comments on Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state has urged the former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to exercise restraint and desist from undermining national discourse with knee-jerk statements crafted for social media applause.

The party, through its spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, stated this while reacting to the latest comments made by Obi questioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s private vacation and linking it to the nation’s security situation.

According to Oladejo, Nigeria needs a credible and constructive opposition and not a “professional Complainer-in-Chief like Obi”, whose dream of becoming a Commander-in-Chief has remained a nightmare.

“Must Peter Obi comment on everything or anything?” He quizzed.

He said, “Nigerians are not deceived. Obi’s constant moralising of the President’s every move smacks less of patriotism and more of a desperate grasp for relevance. In his attempt to cast himself as the nation’s ever-watchful conscience, he consistently cheapens the seriousness of governance and reduces complex national issues to mere talking points.

“Let us be clear: President Tinubu, like any responsible leader, remains fully briefed and in active communication with his security and intelligence teams – even while on a brief vacation. Governance does not grind to a halt simply because a leader takes time to rest, especially in an age where secure, real-time communication is always within reach. Mr. Obi knows this, but evidently prefers posturing over pragmatism.

“One would expect a former governor and presidential aspirant to appreciate that effective leadership also involves knowing when to speak, how to speak, and when to exercise the discipline to remain silent. Sadly, Mr. Obi appears to believe that his political relevance lies in reacting to every government action or inaction – regardless of context or consequence.

“It is perhaps time for Obi’s handlers to become more attentive to their principal, for the sake of both his well-being and his public perception. A statesman cannot afford to sound perpetually agitated, misinformed, or out of touch with the responsibilities of leadership in a modern democracy.

“While this administration works around the clock to rebuild the economy, secure the nation, and restore confidence in public institutions, Mr. Obi continues to offer little more than soundbites, sermons, and reactionary commentary. No policy, no proposals – just perpetual complaints.”

He categorised Peter Obi’s comments as noise and not leadership and patriotism.

He added, “If he has meaningful contributions to make, let him bring them forward, thoughtfully and responsibly. Otherwise, silence remains an honourable option.

“As for us in the APC, and under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we remain focused on the serious business of governance – not the daily performance theatre of political opportunists.”

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