Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has alleged that the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi is pursuing the division of Nigeria because of his perceived support for the Biafra movement.
Sheriff made the claim on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television while reacting to Obi’s recent call for President Bola Tinubu to resign over the country’s security and economic challenges.
Sheriff questions Obi’s stance
According to Sheriff, Peter Obi has not publicly distanced himself from the Biafra cause.
“Peter Obi, up to this moment, is pursuing the division of Nigeria because he believes in Biafra,” he said.
The former governor also claimed Obi has never openly condemned Biafra or the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), insisting the former Anambra governor should clearly state whether he supports Nigeria’s unity.
‘Leaders must stand for one Nigeria’
Sheriff argued that anyone seeking to lead the country must be fully committed to preserving Nigeria’s unity rather than promoting sectional interests.
“Anybody aspiring to lead Nigeria must be someone who stands for Nigeria, not for any section,” he said.
The remarks come as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, with leading opposition figures and members of the ruling party exchanging criticisms over governance, security and the country’s future.
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