Omoyele Sowore has ignited a fresh wave of political controversy with a bold claim that’s sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s political circles. After Seeing That Nobody Could Defeat Atiku, They Brought in Peter Obi to Steal His Votes. He implied in statement which has sparked fierce debate online, suggests that Obi’s candidacy wasn’t about genuine ambition but a tactical move to divide Atiku Abubakar’s support base and weaken his chances of winning the election, thereby making way for Tinubu.
He insisted that Peter Obi was handpicked not to win but to distract voters and reduce Atiku chances. “They didn’t want Atiku to win, but they also didn’t want a fair fight. So they injected a spoiler,” he said. Sowore, a consistent critic of both establishment and opposition figures, maintained that Nigerians were once again played by political elites. He further described Obi’s popularity during the election season as “partly manufactured,” claiming that behind the scenes, the goal was always to dilute the PDP’s support in key regions. Sowore suggested that the strategy worked perfectly, as Obi managed to pull massive support from youths and urban voters who would have otherwise backed Atiku.
According to him, this manipulation of public sentiment is a recurring tactic by those in power, used to confuse the masses and keep real change at bay. “Until Nigerians wake up to these games, we’ll keep running in circles,” he warned. The explosive statement has sparked reactions across social media, with many questioning the true intent behind the Obi movement.
