Sam Amadi, Director, Abuja School of Social Thought and Politics, said attacks against the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, have not been able to reduce his popularity because there are no credible allegations of corruption or scandal against him.
Naija News understands that Amadi made the remarks on Saturday in a post on X while reacting to a debate ignited by comments from actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, about Obi and his supporters.
An X user, @RealQueenBee, had referenced recent remarks by Okonkwo, where he allegedly threatened to release information that could damage Obi’s political career if supporters of the former Anambra State governor continued to attack him online.
Responding to the post, Amadi said Obi’s political appeal was still strong as his critics had not produced factual evidence that could damage his image.
“Attacks against @PeterObi don’t stick much because he has little or nothing that is scandalous or corrupt. “All the other presidential candidates today cannot boast of that record,” Amadi wrote.
His political popularity is not harmed because his traducers are only spouting elitist derision and not bombarding him with any factual revelation.
“He is still the best on the presidential slate available today.
Most of the criticisms against Obi, he said, are elitist attacks and not evidence-based revelations of wrongdoing.
He said Obi’s record in public service was a shield against political attacks, adding that other presidential contenders could not claim such a free run from corruption allegations.
“Obi remains the best of the current crop of presidential aspirants, despite continued attacks from political opponents,” he said.
