Renowned investigative journalist and public commentator, David Hundeyin, has openly criticised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, over what he describes as a troubling lack of clarity regarding his political intentions for the 2027 general elections.
In a strongly worded post on his X handle, Hundeyin accused Obi of being the “single biggest roadblock” to building a credible opposition capable of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election cycle.
“P.O. is the single biggest roadblock to mounting a challenge that has any chance of succeeding in 2027. The simple reason is that he has REFUSED TO DECLARE what he wants to do and where he stands,” Hundeyin wrote.
He expressed concern that Obi’s silence is creating uncertainty and confusion within opposition ranks and called on him to either declare an independent bid or openly align with the emerging anti-Tinubu coalition.
“Does he want to run independently like in 2023, or does he want to work with the so-called coalition to oust Tinubu 20 months from now? Nobody knows. Not the coalition, not the people around him, and I suspect, not even he himself,” he added.
Hundeyin warned that a repeat of the 2023 scenario—where opposition parties failed to unite in time—would likely doom any serious challenge to the incumbent administration.
He painted a grim picture of what could happen if Obi delays his decision again.
“The worst possible outcome between now and 2027 is for him to keep dilly dallying and telling contradictory things to different people, so that when this supposed coalition finally emerges, he will now announce 13 months to the election that he will run independently, and then we end up with another split opposition like last time out,” Hundeyin cautioned.
Reiterating that his stance stems from deep concern for Nigeria’s future and not personal feelings toward Obi, the journalist called on those close to the former Anambra governor to deliver a wake-up call.
“I care about Nigeria and its future WAYYYY more than I care about Peter Gregory Obi, so anyone who has his ear should better tell him to come out and declare where he stands and what he wants to do, so that we can collectively chart a path forward,” he wrote.
In an emotionally charged close, Hundeyin warned against letting indecision hinder national progress, urging Obi to take a stand—or step aside.
“One man’s political gamesmanship or lack of resolve, or indecision, or whatever the fok this is cannot be what keeps us inside the US State Department’s national jail for another 4 years of our productive lives.”
“If he wants to run alone, he should declare it NOW so that the country can back him. If he wants to work with the rest of the opposition, he should also come out and SAY SO OPENLY.”
“And if he is not ready to act like the leader that is needed at this moment in history, he should kindly step away and let a more resolute person take the wheel. This is not a fucking game,” he concluded.
