Somebody got 6 million votes, still abandoned his party – Akpabio shades Peter Obi
Politics Somebody got 6 million votes, still abandoned his party – Akpabio shades Peter Obi Published on April 14, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, questioning his political loyalty following the 2023 general election. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday during the commissioning of a new NRS building, where he criticised politicians who, according to him, abandon their parties after benefitting from massive electoral support. According to him, such actions undermine party structures and political stability. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Somebody will go and get up to six million votes in the last presidential election through a political party and yet abandon that party and the six million votes to start shopping for a new party that he will go and start building up. “I’m not talking about Soludo. I’m talking about somebody around his area,” Akpabio said. The comment is widely interpreted as referring to Peter Obi, who polled over six million votes in the 2023 presidential election. During the election, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, contested under the Labour Party platform but is currently seeking a presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Don't Miss 2027: Even a corpse will defeat Tinubu – ADC chieftain, Buba Galadima You may like Two weeks after election, insecurity will stop – Nigerian Senate President Akpabio People can support candidates of their choice – Akpabio on Amupitan’s alleged digital footprint 2027: Don’t vote for me because I’m a Christian or from South-East – Peter Obi 2027: I don’t mind changing parties 20 times – Peter Obi threatens to dump ADC If government wants progress, it will support strong opposition – Peter Obi questions INEC, others 2027: Nobody can match my plans for the North — Peter Obi