The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has condemned Vice President Kashim Shettima over recent statements targeted at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, describing it as an affront to political decency.
The backlash came after the recent statements by Shettima, where he referred to Obi as “diminished” while simultaneously urging political stakeholders in the North to maintain respect for opposition leader Atiku Abubakar.
In a press statement issued on Monday, POMR Spokesman Idris Zekeri Jnr, raised concerns over the rationale behind the selective deference.
“Although Shettima has the right to oppose Obi, it is difficult to understand why he would demand respect for one opposition leader while casually dismissing another”, Zekeri
The media office maintained that the former Anambra State governor remains focused on issue-based campaigns rather than personal attacks. According to the group, Obi’s governance in Anambra State surpassed Shettima’s achievements in Borno, particularly across fiscal management, healthcare, and education.
The group argued that Obi’s governance track record in Anambra State surpassed Shettima’s performance in Borno State across fiscal discipline, healthcare, and education.
“If Shettima contests any aspect of Obi’s record, he should present the facts rather than resort to political name-calling,” Zekeri stated.
The campaign office urged Igbo leaders within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to learn from the Vice President’s solidarity with his northern counterpart. The POMR expressed disappointment that some regional politicians continue to publicly disparage their own brother.
“We urge Igbo leaders in the APC and all Nigerians to draw the appropriate lesson from this episode and note that political loyalty must never justify tolerating disrespect toward a fellow Nigerian.”
The campaign office urged all political actors to focus on governance records and policy ideas rather than personal abuse.
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