Fresh political debate has erupted among supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following comments defending Tinubu’s rise to power and criticizing Obi’s political movement.

The remarks claimed that Tinubu endured years of internal opposition and “persecution” within his political camp despite being one of the major financiers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), before eventually securing victory in the 2023 presidential election.

The statement also accused Peter Obi and some of his supporters of viewing politics as a business venture rather than a long-term political struggle, further fueling heated reactions across social media platforms.

The renewed exchange comes amid increasing political realignments and opposition coalition talks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recent developments within opposition circles have continued to dominate national political discussions as parties and political stakeholders begin positioning for the next election cycle.

Political analysts say the growing rivalry between Tinubu loyalists and Obi supporters reflects the deepening political divide in Nigeria ahead of future electoral contests.