Tinubu to Obi: I tamed the Atlantic Ocean but you ran from erosion

In a recent political exchange, President Bola Tinubu has ridiculed Peter Obi, a formidable contender in the 2027 Presidential race. While Tinubu is vying for a second term as the representative of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obi is affiliated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and is actively campaigning to dethrone him. During his visit to Akwa Ibom State, Tinubu leveled accusations against Obi, asserting that he failed to address the issue of erosion while serving as the governor of Anambra State.

Tinubu expressed his confidence in his ability to tackle the Atlantic Ocean, a project he spearheaded during his tenure as the governor of Lagos State. This daring endeavor involved reclaiming land from the ocean, a feat he claimed he accomplished with success. In contrast, Tinubu pointed out Obi's inability to combat erosion in Anambra, suggesting that Obi's presidency would be a vulnerable one.

"There is one who says he is in a party they call NDC, who is running for president. He ran away from erosion in Anambra state," Tinubu remarked. "He could not confront erosion. I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, confronted the Atlantic Ocean. I tamed it."

Later, while inaugurating the Arise Palm Resort in Uyo, Tinubu praised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, alluding to Obi's perceived weaknesses. He humorously compared the brainpower of Obi to that of the man he defeated in reclaiming the Atlantic Ocean. "Here we are on a resort reclaimed from erosion. And we are going to enjoy life here," Tinubu remarked. "You want to compare the brain of this man to that of Obi who ran away from erosion in Anambra. And he now wants to be president? President of where?"