The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has launched a fresh criticism against former presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking commitment to building a strong political party structure.
Morka made the remarks during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television, while reacting to the recent gathering of opposition leaders in Ibadan, Oyo State.
In his comments, Morka alleged that Obi has consistently moved between political platforms in search of opportunities that would allow him secure presidential tickets without facing internal competition. According to him, this pattern reflects a reluctance to invest in the long-term development of party institutions.
“Peter Obi is perpetually shopping for a party where he can clinch tickets uncontested; he does not want to build a party; he cannot build a party,” Morka said during the interview.
The APC spokesman also extended his criticism to the broader opposition coalition, arguing that its members have failed to articulate a coherent vision or policy direction for the country. He claimed that instead of presenting alternative ideas to Nigerians, opposition figures have largely focused their efforts on attacking the ruling party.
Referring to the opposition summit held in Ibadan, Morka expressed disappointment over what he described as a missed opportunity for meaningful engagement on national issues. He suggested that the meeting could have served as a platform for outlining strategies and solutions to Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
“When they huddled together in that hall in Ibadan, you’d think they’d spend time to talk about themselves and the plans they have for Nigeria. But yet again… they continued to obsess over the APC,” he added.
Morka further weighed in on the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing its current challenges to decisions made during the 2023 presidential election cycle. He specifically referenced the role of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, suggesting that his actions contributed significantly to the party’s ongoing instability.
According to Morka, the PDP has struggled to recover from internal divisions that emerged before and after the election, weakening its ability to function effectively as a leading opposition force…Read_More…