Obi’s camp knocks Shettima over remark on NDC candidate
The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has strongly condemned Vice President Kashim Shettima over disparaging remarks targeted at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, describing the Vice President’s comments as an affront to political decency. The reaction follows recent public statements by Shettima, who referred to Obi as “diminished” while simultaneously calling on…
The Peter Obi Media Office strongly rebuked Vice President Kashim Shettima for disparaging remarks made about the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate. The VP's comments, which called Obi "diminished," were seen as an affront to political decorum. POMR questioned the vice president's double standard, as he simultaneously demanded respect for another northern opposition leader, Atiku Abubakar.
POMR highlighted Obi's record of politeness and focus on policy-driven campaigns, contrasting this with Shettima's performance in Borno State. The campaign office also directed criticism toward South-East political leaders, urging them to learn from the VP's selective respect and not tolerate disrespect towards fellow Nigerians.
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