Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of “clout chasing” following his reception of Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos.
Shettima criticised Obi over the reception, alleging that the former Anambra State governor disregarded protocol in welcoming the young footballers in what he described as an attempt to attract public attention.
The Vice-President made the remarks on Wednesday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Ondo State.
He also questioned Obi’s political support base ahead of the 2027 general election, arguing that while seeking the presidency was relatively easy, winning required the backing of grassroots supporters and influential political stakeholders.
Shettima said, “You know it’s cheap to vie for the presidency of Nigeria, especially for those like my big friend Peter Obi, who is clout chasing, as he went out of his way to welcome our young victorious Flamingos, the female footballers.
“You just must have grassroots and stakeholders’ support.”
The Vice-President further questioned whether Obi had the backing of prominent political figures in Anambra State, including former governors Chris Ngige and Willie Obiano, as well as the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
“Chris Ngige, no. Willie Obiano, no. Is Soludo with him? No,” he added.
