Ben Nwoye, the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed the party's plan to counter the influence of Peter Obi in the southern region ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, secured nine out of 17 states in the South in the 2023 election, and is now seeking to be the flag bearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2027.
In the 2023 presidential election, Obi secured 6,101,533 votes, while Bola Tinubu of the APC garnered 8,794,726 votes, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 6,984,520 votes. Nwoye, who was elected APC's Deputy National Chair (South) at the party's recent convention, stated that the party will not underestimate Obi's influence in the South-East.
Nwoye highlighted Obi's impressive performance in the 2023 election, particularly in the South-East, where the Obidient movement secured significant victories, including winning two out of three Senate seats and 15 out of 24 House of Assembly seats.
The APC is preparing for a tough battle in the 2027 election, particularly in the South, where several prominent politicians are vying for the presidency. Nwoye noted that the party will employ a robust strategy to counter Obi's influence and secure more votes.
The APC's admission that Peter Obi poses a significant challenge to their influence in the South-East is a stark reminder of the party's vulnerability in this region. With Obi's impressive performance in the 2023 election and his intention to run for the presidency in 2027, the APC must be prepared to engage in a fierce battle for votes. The party's readiness to face this challenge head-on is a testament to their determination to maintain their grip on power. However, the question remains: will their strategy be enough to counter Obi's influence and secure more votes in the South-East?
