AnambraDecides2025: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted strongly to the results emerging from Anambra State, highlighting that Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) lost at his own polling unit.
In a statement issued by Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo, the party described the development as a significant setback for the so-called “Obidient movement,” asserting that it exposes the gap between online popularity and real-world political support.
“The people who know Peter Obi best — his neighbours, his own community, his natural base — have delivered a clear message: they do not trust him and have rejected him,” the statement read.
The APC’s statement accused Obi of building his political brand on social media influence and sentiment while failing to establish tangible grassroots support. The party emphasized that losing in one’s own polling unit is a reflection of limited local acceptance and questioned the sustainability of Obi’s political appeal on a national scale.
“A man who cannot win his polling unit cannot credibly claim nationwide acceptance. This result signals a critical moment for the so-called national movement,” the statement added.
The APC contrasted this development with the current administration’s focus on institutional reforms, economic growth, infrastructure development, and international investment, noting that Peter Obi’s approach has allegedly relied on media narratives, contradictory interviews, and international appeals rather than concrete achievements at home.
The Lagos APC concluded by urging Obi to focus on rebuilding support in his immediate constituency before aspiring to national leadership.
“The APC’s victory at his own unit is symbolic, conclusive, and reflective of the broader national mood: performance is triumphing over propaganda; structure is defeating chaos; delivery is overcoming perception,” the statement said.
