Fani-Kayode Declares 'God Forbid' Peter Obi Should Become Nigeria's President
In a striking interview, Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has made a bold statement against former presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying 'God forbid' he should become President of Nigeria. The former Minister of Aviation made these remarks during a conversation with Nigeria Today News Network, though he notably declined to provide any reasons for his strong opposition.
'I look at someone like Peter Obi. God forbid Peter Obi should be President of this country. I won't go into why I said that, but God forbid,' Fani-Kayode asserted, leaving his critique without further elaboration. This comment adds to the ongoing political discourse as Nigeria navigates its electoral landscape.
Advice for Atiku Abubakar and Criticism of Opposition Parties
Expanding on his political views, Fani-Kayode also addressed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging him to step aside from his presidential ambitions. 'I have respect for our former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, but I also believe that it's time for him to simply say 'let others continue the work,'' he stated, suggesting a need for new leadership in the political arena.
Furthermore, Fani-Kayode launched a scathing attack on the state of opposition politics in Nigeria, claiming it has effectively collapsed. He specifically targeted the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as desperate for power and lacking a coherent vision for national progress.
'I don't see ADC as an opposition party: I see them as an association of people who are desperate for power. Individuals who are discredited, individuals who have no hope in hell of moving this nation forward,' he remarked. He argued that the opposition is too divided and inactive to hold the government accountable, contrasting it with the once-strong All Progressives Congress (APC) that successfully challenged the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
'The opposition has collapsed in Nigeria. There is no opposition because they don't even know how to be in opposition. How can they keep the Government on its toes when they are busy bickering amongst themselves, fighting amongst themselves and they are fast asleep in bed snoring!' Fani-Kayode added, questioning the effectiveness of current opposition groups compared to the APC's historical role.
