- Seun Kuti, has criticized Peter Obi for aligning with Atiku Abubakar.
- Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, and Atiku Abubakar, from the Peoples Democratic Party, have formed a political alliance.
- They have joined the African Democratic Congress, marking a significant political shift in Nigeria.
Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has publicly criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent political alignment with Atiku Abubakar.
Obi and Atiku, who previously belonged to the Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) respectively, have now joined forces under the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—a surprising political shift that marks one of Nigeria’s most notable realignments since the return to civilian rule in 1999, according to a report by the BBC.
The newly formed alliance has reportedly attracted support from influential figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election with just 37% of the total vote, while Atiku and Obi garnered 29% and 25% respectively, reflecting a fragmented opposition.
Obi’s decision to part ways with the PDP in the past was due to Atiku’s emergence as the party’s presidential flag bearer. Now, their renewed alliance under the ADC has sparked criticism from several quarters.
During a recent Instagram Live session, Seun Kuti voiced strong disapproval of the move, alleging that Obi’s collaboration with Atiku was simply a strategy to manipulate the masses for their political gain.
He also mocked the once-vocal supporters of Obi popularly known as the “Obidients”—claiming their influence had significantly faded since the election period.
“Now that Peter Obi has gone back home to Atiku, I don’t need to mention anything about Obidients anymore,” he said.
Watch his video below:
See some comments below:
@weightloss_abuja:”Peter Obi the air they breath.”
@dj.iceberg_official:”Is Peter Obi the only Politician in Nigeria?🇳🇬 Left Obi, Right Obi Wetin happen?”
@sylvestervs.ojukwu.5:”He should focus on his low performance musical carrier, why can’t him use the same energy to channel on Tinubu and APC govt to fulfill there promise’s.”
@taste_ena:”Omo I’m so disappointed in this guy…you want us forward but low-key backwards. They will act like they fighting for us but moment we are close they turn up with another set back. Peter obi may not be all in all, but he is a step closer.”
@ooniofobas:”Honestly Ehn Egbon is becoming to sound like noise maker ohh cos u factor a problem but you can’t bring out one simple solution.”
@donbaaz:”Peter obi this Peter obi that. Haba! Some of these full don’t even remember the name of our president 😂😂😂.”
@defenderofjust:”He dey find way to use PO and obidient to monetise from different platforms…. Make Una advice home to Go and find job, Canada has a lot of job opportunities.”
@omoeleko1:”Seun God blessings upon you and your household 👏🙌🙌🙌.”
efemena_oguru0:”Obi think say anybody go vote for them if he be Atiku vice.”
@tlink_official:”Who cares about whatever thing you’re spitting 😏.”
@sapstudiosng:”Before you conclude on this, remember this is Nigerian politics where we all agreed that is a dirty game. Unless the system allows for independent candidate to run in the election, you can’t expect politicians not to make alliances..”
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