Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has served up a colorful political critique, mocking Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi over his unexpected appearance at the campaign office inauguration of Allied Peoples Movement (APM) counterpart, Seyi Makinde.
Obi surprised political observers by showing up in Abuja to support the Oyo State governor’s presidential bid, publicly declaring Makinde fully qualified for the country’s highest office and emphasizing that personal ambitions should take a backseat to national rescue. However, the move raised eyebrows across the political landscape, given that both figures are positioning themselves for the 2027 presidential race.
Taking to his verified social media handle to unpack the crossover optics, Sani likened Obi’s open endorsement of a rival candidate to a business owner aggressively marketing a competing brand:
“Peter is selling Pepsi, and he is doing promo for Coke.”
The witty jab immediately struck a chord across digital spaces, fueling intense debates among political analysts questioning whether the opposition camp is laying groundwork for a strategic coalition or simply deepening confusion among voters as the 2027 general elections draw closer.
