Lagos APC Chieftains Urge Peter Obi to Reconsider Ambition, Insist Party is Ready to Counter Opposition Coalitions

The political battle lines for the 2027 general elections continued to sharpen today, Sunday, November 9, 2025, as high-ranking chieftains within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) renewed their offensive against Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, urging him to reconsider his presidential ambition.

The warning stems from the APC’s acknowledgment that Obi, despite being defeated in the 2023 elections, remains a significant figure capable of mobilizing a formidable youth-based support movement that necessitates a cohesive counter-strategy.

Political analysts and key APC strategists close to the seat of power in Lagos have been vocal, stressing that the party must unify and adopt strategic measures to prevent an upset in 2027. This consistent narrative serves as a subtle directive to Obi: his success hinges on forming a much broader, unified front, which is currently proving difficult across the fragmented opposition landscape.

Dismissal of Criticism and Threat Allegations

The ruling party’s national organs, often speaking through its strongest state chapters like Lagos, have routinely dismissed Obi’s intense criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Previous statements from APC spokespersons have labeled Obi a “prophet of doom,” accusing him of relying on emotional blackmail and misleading economic claims to gain political relevance.

“The country is showing signs of recovery across all sectors, and Obi’s continuous, misleading economic claims are purely politically motivated,” an APC source reiterated, echoing sentiments from earlier in the year. The party insists that Nigeria needs practical solutions and constructive opposition, not perpetual criticism and alarmist rhetoric.

Obi Remains Adamant

Despite the APC’s pressure, Peter Obi has publicly and firmly stated his intention to contest for the presidency in 2027, recently confirming in a video message that this bid may be his last attempt at the nation’s highest office. He continues to engage in discussions with opposition figures and has signaled his support for emerging coalitions, emphasizing the need for a unified front to take on the ruling party.

For the Lagos APC, which views itself as the strategic vanguard of the Tinubu administration, the caution directed at Obi is less about discouraging participation and more about signaling that the ruling party is actively anticipating and preparing for a potentially challenging contest in 2027.