Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sharply criticized Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, for his recent remarks suggesting that “the labour of our heroes past is all in vain.”
Speaking at a valedictory session in honour of South-South elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark on Thursday, Akpabio said Obi lacked the moral authority to govern Nigeria if he could not manage internal party disputes.
“If you cannot resolve the crisis in your Labour Party, how can you solve the crisis of Boko Haram or other major national issues?” Akpabio asked.
Obi, in a tribute delivered a day earlier during a memorial lecture for Clark, had decried the erosion of democratic values in Nigeria and said sacrifices by past leaders like Gowon and Jonathan were being undermined.
He cited the lack of public protests over fuel price hikes as evidence of civic apathy under the current administration, contrasting it with the protests during Jonathan’s era.
Akpabio responded by touting his track record as Akwa Ibom State governor, highlighting projects like dualized roads, international hospitals, and free, compulsory education.
He also noted his religious inclusivity efforts through mass pilgrimages for Christians and Muslims.
He concluded by warning against the misuse of social media, saying while it has utility, it often spreads division and misinformation.
“I urge those aspiring to lead Nigeria to first address the issues within their own parties,” he added.
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