The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has responded to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s condemnation of President Bola Tinubu’s private vacation.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the party described Obi’s reaction as a habitual knee-jerk reaction.
Oladejo urged Obi to adopt a more constructive approach to opposition politics, adding that Nigeria deserves a credible and responsible opposition, not what he termed “a professional complainer-in-chief.”
He wondered why the former Anambra governor constantly commented on every move Tinubu makes.
The statement reads, “Must Peter Obi comment on everything? Nigerians are not deceived. His constant moralising of the President’s every move is less about patriotism and more about seeking cheap relevance. By attempting to paint himself as the nation’s conscience, he trivialises governance and reduces complex issues to social media talking points.”
The APC spokesperson maintained that President Tinubu remains in complete control of state matters despite being on a short vacation, stressing that modern governance allows leaders to remain fully briefed and connected with their security and intelligence teams at all times.
“Mr Obi knows this, but he prefers posturing over pragmatism. Leadership also requires knowing when to speak, how to speak, and when silence is the better choice. Unfortunately, Obi appears to believe that his political relevance depends on reacting to every government action or inaction, regardless of context or consequence.”
He advised Obi’s aides to pay closer attention to how their principal engages with the public, warning that constant agitation and reactionary remarks risk damaging his image as a statesman.
While emphasising that the APC-led administration is focused on economic recovery, national security, and restoring confidence in public institutions, Oladejo accused Obi of offering “nothing beyond soundbites, sermons, and perpetual complaints,” without concrete policy alternatives.
“Peter Obi’s comments amount to noise, not leadership or patriotism, If he has meaningful contributions to make, let him present them responsibly.
“Otherwise, silence is an honourable option. For us in the APC, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our focus remains on governance, not political theatre,” the statement added.
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