2023 presidency: Ex-Goodluck Jonathan's aide gives prediction on Peter Obi's chances ahead of polls
- Peter Obi's chances in next month's presidential polls have been downplayed by human rights activist, Reno Omokri
- Omokri who is a strong critic of the Labour Party candidate said the activities of agitators in the southeast pose a great threat to his votes
- He further stated that Obi does not stand a chance in the northwest and the southwest where the election will probably be decided
Reno Omokri, a former special assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi does not stand a chance in next month's presidential polls.
Omokri who is a strong critic of Peter Obi's supporters popularly known as Obidients made his submissions known in a tweet sighted by Legit.ng on Friday, January 20.
Source: Facebook
His tweet reads:
"There is going to be a very low turnout in the Southeast due to the activities of IPOB, ESN, and unknown gunmen.
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"That is why I laugh at those who say Obi will win. The Northwest and Southwest will determine this election. Obi is not even in the running. Oya, insult!"
Netizens react to Omokri's tweet
Meanwhile, a couple of comments on his tweet posited that if Obi was not as important as he has always claimed he wouldn't be talking about him.
Reacting to Omokri's tweet, Bamidele Adeleye said:
"The only reason why @renoomokri can't stop talking about @PeterObi is because Obi is important, and there is possibility that he might win the election.
"There are other candidates, but Reno doesn't care about them because they are less important. Don't stop talking Reno."
In a counter tweet, @SulymanHakym, said:
"Sorry to inform you bro your narrative doesn't add up cos Obi is less known in the north. The main reason he keeps mentioning Obi is cos Obi vote will reduce PDP vote in the south-east and that was PDP's major stronghold in the last election."
Elections: Peter Obi is better than other candidates, Obasanjo insists
Contrastingly, Peter Obi's presidential ambition got a boost earlier in the year when ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo declared his support for him.
Speaking at a recent event in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, Obasanjo shared more insights on why he prefers Obi.
Interestingly, one of Obi's co-contender is Atiku Abubakar, who served as vice president under Obasanjo.
Source: Legit.ng
