Tinubu’s govt has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari combined — Obi

Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has borrowed more than the combined borrowings of former Presidents Yar’Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari.

He made the claim on Sunday while speaking on Channels Television.

On the issue of coalition, Obi stated that no deliberations have been held within the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform about who would emerge as the presidential candidate.

“Again, this is not in play. Nobody has ever discussed that (being a running mate to Atiku). People assume so many things. Nobody has ever discussed with me whether I’m going to be A or B or C, that he is going to contest for the presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I don’t believe in assumptions,” Obi said.

The former governor of Anambra State reiterated that the coalition’s aim is to produce a competent president with capacity, and the decision ultimately rests with the Nigerian people.

“I’m part of a coalition that will be able to produce a competent president with capacity. There’s no option here. So we’re not talking about options. It has to be on the ballot. Well, the rest is for Nigerians to decide.”

Diaspora Digital Media reports that the opposition coalition, led by prominent arrowheads including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and Peter Obi, aims to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

Also, Obi has submitted a one-term proposal to the coalition, which is currently being considered.

Meanwhile, the coalition’s formation has stirred discussions about potential shifts in Nigeria’s political landscape, with some analysts believing it could pose a significant challenge to the APC’s dominance.

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