{
  "id": 18675652,
  "title": "2027: Why is Peter Obi, who finished third in 2023, attacked from all directions, what really happened? - Pat Utomi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/2027-why-is-peter-obi-who-finished-third-in-2023-attacked-from-all",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:56:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/2027-why-is-peter-obi-who-finished-third-in-2023-attacked-from-all-directions-what-really-happened-pat-utomi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Political economist Pat Utomi has expressed confusion over the widespread hostility faced by Peter Obi, who placed third in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election. In a recent post on his verified X account, Utomi questioned the reasons behind the intense hostility Obi has encountered from all directions. The magnitude of the attacks has left Nigerians seeking answers about what truly transpired in 2023, according to Utomi. While Utomi refrained from naming specific individuals or parties responsible for the attacks, he highlighted the heavy criticism faced by Obi by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Adams Oshiomhole, during APC presidential campaign rallies in Ekiti and Akwa-Ibom States. Furthermore, Vice President Kashim Shettima accused Obi of damaging his presidential aspirations through falsehoods during a speech in Akwa-Ibom State. President Bola Tinubu also targeted Obi, alleging that he abandoned Anambra State during a confrontation with the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos.",
  "summary": "A professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has questioned why former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, who finished third in the 2023 presidential election, continues to attract hostility from all directions. Utomi raised the question in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday. \"There is no convincing explanation for why a candidate who […] 2027: Why is Peter Obi, who finished third in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Political economist Pat Utomi puzzled by hostility against Peter Obi.",
    "Obi received criticism from NDC candidate Adams Oshiomhole at rallies.",
    "Vice President Shettima and President Tinubu also targeted Obi."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}