Nigerian entrepreneur Isaac Fayose has publicly declared his steadfast backing for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, dismissing criticisms over recent political realignments. In a video disseminated on his official Facebook page Monday, Fayose addressed detractors who questioned Obi’s decision to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
The political landscape stirred as Obi, alongside former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, abandoned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the NDC on Sunday. This move drew sharp rebukes from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who accused the duo of incessant party switching.
Fayose, however, turned the tables on the APC, reminding them that President Bola Tinubu himself had traversed multiple parties—from SDP to AD, ACN, and finally APC—before reaching the presidency. “Your current president moved from SDP to AD, ACN and APC. Anywhere Peter Obi decides to go, we will follow him because we believe in him,” Fayose asserted.
He further questioned the APC’s confidence, noting, “If the APC is sure of victory, why are the members putting their hands in all other parties? I thought they had over 32 governors; why are they still putting their fingers in other parties?”
Emphasizing his loyalty, Fayose concluded, “If we like, we can move to NNN; that’s our own. Obi is our party.” His remarks underscore a deep-seated commitment among Obi’s supporters, who remain undeterred by party affiliations or criticisms.