If you still support Peter Obi, then in my view you should take a hard look at the facts. Obi repeatedly claims he doesn’t engage in transactional politics, yet he negotiated his way to a presidential ticket. Somehow, that political capital never extended to his closest allies. Not Aisha Yesufu. Not Gbadebo Rhodes‑Vivor. Not a single major figure in his circle secured a meaningful political structure through him.
And that leads to the real question:
Where are the politicians Peter Obi has mentored in the last decade? Name one.
There is no visible political lineage, no pipeline of leaders he has cultivated, no evidence of institutional development around him.
Contrast that with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (
@officialABAT) whose political mentorship record is extensive and well‑documented. Whether one agrees with his politics or not, the outcomes are undeniable. Under his influence, the following individuals rose to national prominence:
1. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo — Former Vice President of Nigeria; previously Tinubu’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
2. Babajide Sanwo‑Olu — Current Governor of Lagos State.
3. Babatunde Raji Fashola — Former Governor of Lagos State, and former Minister; previously Tinubu’s Chief of Staff.
4. Akinwunmi Ambode — Former Governor of Lagos State; previously Auditor General for Local Governments under Tinubu.
5. Obafemi Hamzat — Current Deputy Governor of Lagos State; served as a commissioner during Tinubu’s administration. APC Gubernatorial Candidate n 2027.
6. Seyi Tinubu — A rising youth‑influence figure within business and political networks.
And beyond Lagos, Tinubu’s political influence extends to figures like:
1. Gboyega Oyetola – Former Governor of Osun State and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
2. Dele Alake – Minister of Solid Minerals Development.
3. Lai Mohammed — Former Minister of Information; originally Tinubu’s Chief of Staff.
4. Kayode Fayemi, former Ekiti State Governor and former Minister.
5. Rauf Aregbesola, former Osun State Governor and former Minister.
6. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele — Current Majority Leader of the Senate.
So again, the question stands: Where is Peter Obi’s equivalent list? Where are the leaders he has built, empowered, or positioned? Where is the political structure that outlives him?
If the answer to this post is silence or abuse, then the comparison speaks for itself.
PS: Hear what the current Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has to say about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.