President Bola Tinubu criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), regarding his gubernatorial record in Anambra State and questioned his leadership qualities ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the President urged voters to reject Obi at the polls. 

Comparing records on infrastructure and environmental management, Tinubu contrasted Obi’s tenure in Anambra with his own administration's efforts to manage coastal challenges in Lagos, as well as the environmental initiatives undertaken by Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno. The President argued that Obi failed to effectively address the severe erosion challenges facing Anambra State during his time in office.

In addition to environmental concerns, Tinubu questioned Obi's political consistency, pointing to his past affiliations with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his subsequent switch to the NDC. He suggested that shifting political allegiances due to disagreements demonstrated a lack of steady leadership character.

The rally concluded a presidential visit to Akwa Ibom, during which Tinubu also inaugurated local infrastructure projects completed by Governor Eno's administration prior to the political gathering.