The Edo State Government has dismissed the political relevance of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing him as “the least of our worries” and questioning his readiness for national leadership.
Speaking on Monday, July 21, during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu, said Obi poses no credible threat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state or nationally.
“Peter Obi is the least of our worries. APC can’t be threatened because of Peter Obi. Ask him what he will even do when he becomes president, and he’ll simply say, ‘Let me get there first.’ There is no clear-cut blueprint of what he wants to do,” Ohonbamu said.
The commissioner criticized Obi’s policy approach, arguing that the former Anambra State Governor has not presented a concrete plan for governance and that his political message lacks clarity and depth.
Ohonbamu also downplayed Obi’s perceived political dominance in the South East, noting that the Labour Party currently governs only one state in the region.
“Enugu is governed by the PDP and Anambra by APGA. So where is his dominance? Peter Obi is the least of our worries. He’s just struggling in error. I can assure you, his defeat is a fixed deposit,” he said.
The remarks come amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Obi continuing to attract support from youth and reform-minded voters across several regions. However, the Edo government remains confident in APC’s strength and electoral prospects.