2027: You Can’t Govern By Proxy, Campaign Through Surrogates For Nigerians’ Votes, Obi Tells Tinubu
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Peter Obi of the Labour Party was runner-up in the 2023 presidential election and remains one of the most prominent voices challenging President Bola Tinubu's administration ahead of the 2027 polls. His media office frequently issues statements responding to government actions and APC campaign activities, positioning Obi as a leading opposition figure.
This latest broadside stems from reports that Tinubu will not personally attend every APC Presidential Campaign Council event, relying instead on surrogates and aides to canvass for votes on his behalf. Obi's camp argues that a president seeking re-election should engage directly with voters rather than delegate the task, framing it as a broader critique of governance style. The coverage so far is limited to the statement itself; Tinubu's campaign team has yet to respond publicly, and details of the 2027 campaign schedule remain unclear.