“Don’t Mistake 2023 Momentum For Entitlement To Electoral Relevance” – APC To Peter Obi

Peter Obi

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Peter Obi risks losing his political capital if he fails to demonstrate ideological consistency and organisational depth. APC spokesman in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, recently had his say in a statement titled “2027: Peter Obi and the Expiration Date of Political Momentum.”

Stressing that Obi’s 2023 campaign tapped into public frustration, youth mobilisation and social media enthusiasm, Oladejo stated that riding a wave of public sentiment is different from possessing political depth and national structure.

Arguing that social media visibility and rallies cannot substitute for effective national organisation and grassroots structures, the spokesman added that Obi clearly failed to convert the enthusiasm of 2023 into lasting political capital.

His words, “Obi appears to have mistaken a moment of extraordinary political momentum for a permanent entitlement to electoral relevance.

Political capital, once accumulated, can depreciate when it is not reinforced by consistency, credible policies and sustained organisational development.

No two elections are the same. The 2023 phenomenon drew strength from a particular combination of public frustration and novelty. There is no guarantee these factors will reproduce in 2027.

Changing political parties is not inherently objectionable.

The concern arises when repeated movement begins to create the impression that political platforms are interchangeable vehicles for personal ambition rather than institutions anchored in enduring principles.

Verification is essential. The problem is that in numerous instances, the very invitation to verify has prompted scrutiny that has challenged the figures and assertions advanced.

The 2027 election will not be decided by who can most successfully recreate emotions of 2023. It will be decided by who can persuade Nigerians that they possess competence, credibility, organisation and vision

Momentum is an opportunity, not a permanent political asset.”