The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has accused the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of living in denial over the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
In a statement on Friday, the council’s spokesman and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, faulted Obi’s remarks during a recent interview with BBC Africa, arguing that his insistence on winning the election contradicted official records.
The former Anambra State governor reiterated his claim to victory in the 2023 presidential election during a BBC Africa interview last week, while acknowledging that he had no evidence to substantiate it.
Reacting, the APC Presidential Campaign Council maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s victory was confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the election tribunal and the Supreme Court.
The statement read in part, “Mr Peter Obi continues to demonstrate a troubling lack of character, candour, and dignity. One would expect his latest twaddle to come from overzealous supporters rather than a presidential candidate who is becoming a veteran of the race. Perhaps the master and his followers are two sides of the same rotten coin.
“Nothing is more annoying than Obi’s recent claim that he won the 2023 presidential election while simultaneously admitting he lacks the evidence to support it.
“By Obi’s logic, it is acceptable to make outrageous claims without a shred of evidence or verisimilitude. For him, it is in order and acceptable to make allegations without substantiation or to act on impulse by airing unsubstantiated conjectures.
“This is deeply troubling. There is simply no end to Obi’s posturing and no end to his shenanigans and farce.”
APC PCC faulted Obi for repeatedly claiming victory in the 2023 presidential election despite finishing third and failing to provide evidence to support his claim.
The council described Obi’s position as a disregard for facts, adding that his alleged habit of exaggerating facts was unbecoming of a presidential aspirant.
It stated, “Where is Obi sourcing his facts? Could it be from his infamous adviser at Upper Iweka Junction or from one Obedient punching the laptop for the next post from California or Dallas?
“At the pain of restating the factually obvious, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the 2023 election decisively. There can be no doubt about it. The Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed his victory. The election tribunal and the country’s highest court affirmed it.
“President Tinubu has continued to discharge his mandate, advancing key reforms that have stabilised the economy, expanded infrastructure, supported businesses and youth, upgraded education and healthcare, and created job opportunities.
“We again call on Peter Obi to act honourably and honour his earlier pledge to exit the 2027 presidential race if it is proven that his administration left behind liabilities in Anambra State – a fact now clearly established by the state’s financial records.”
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