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Nigerian political criticism and security concerns for Peter

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Political figures in Nigeria have directed criticism toward Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, ahead of the 2027 elections. Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike questioned Obi’s leadership capacity during a town hall meeting in Rivers State. Wike dismissed Obi’s social media popularity as insufficient for governance, labeling him the ‘president of social media.’ Senator Adams Oshiomhole further criticized Obi’s pledge to serve only a single four-year term, describing the proposal as ‘chop and chop democracy.’ Security concerns have escalated following an attack on Obi’s campaign convoy in Calabar, Cross River State. On a Wednesday, November 4, 2026, suspected political thugs allegedly ambushed the convoy near the Watt Market ~~area, hurling stones and bottles at vehicles. The attack resulted in damage~~ area while it was traveling from the palace of the Obong of Calabar to ~~campaign buses~~ the Metropolitan Hotel. Attackers, reportedly armed with machetes, sticks, stones, and ~~injuries to supporters, including~~ bottles, targeted the vehicles, causing damage such as shattered windscreens. While some supporters sustained injuries, one individual was reportedly ~~suffering~~ evacuated with a gunshot wound to the leg from a stray bullet. Security personnel intervened using tear gas to disperse the assailants. The Cross River State Police ~~Command~~ Command, through its Violent Crime Response Unit, confirmed the arrest of a 27-year-old ~~suspect,~~ Victor Edet ~~Yellow-Duke,~~ Yellow-Duke. Authorities are continuing investigations to identify other participants and ~~has launched an investigation into~~ potential sponsors of the violence. Following the incident, Obi condemned the political violence and vowed to resist such tactics. Amidst these tensions, Peter Obi has called for President Bola Tinubu to retire, citing socioeconomic challenges. The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed rumors regarding Obi’s health, stating he is experiencing exhaustion from his campaign schedule. Meanwhile, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo clarified that he maintains a cordial personal relationship with Obi despite their political differences.

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