Edo Governor Calls Peter Obi a ‘Baby Politician’

In an interview with Symfoni TV, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has called the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, a ‘baby politician’. According to a report by Daily Post Nigeria, the governor made the remark while dismissing Obi’s capacity during the interview. It is unclear what prompted the governor’s comment, but Okpebholo did not elaborate further in the interview. The governor’s description of Obi comes as the NDC presidential candidate continues to gain traction in the run-up to the 2027 elections. With the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), yet to officially declare its presidential candidate, the race for the presidency is heating up. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, has been endorsed by several prominent individuals and organizations, including the Atiku Movement, a group of Atiku Abubakar supporters. It remains to be seen how Okpebholo’s comments will impact Obi’s campaign. It is also worth noting that Okpebholo’s accusation of Obi travelling with suspected thugs during a school visit, which was reported by Daily Post Nigeria on the same day, has not been independently verified.