Peter Obono-Obla, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's recent claims of insecurity in Calabar. Speaking on national television, Obono-Obla described the incident involving former Anambra State governor Peter Obi as an isolated case, far removed from the reality of the city. He emphasized that the Cross River State capital remains safe and that the event should not be used to generalize the situation.
Obono-Obla, who is also a human rights activist, criticized Atiku for using the incident to highlight broader security concerns. He argued that such claims are based on gossip and do not reflect the actual conditions in Calabar. The remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between Atiku and the APC.
Atiku, who is running for the presidency under the ADC, has accused the APC of using the judiciary to undermine his campaign. This follows a recent court ruling that declared the ADC’s caretaker committee illegal, which had selected Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate. The ruling has intensified the political rivalry between Atiku and the APC.
The dispute highlights the growing polarization in Nigerian politics, with both sides accusing each other of unfair tactics. As the election approaches, the conflict between Atiku and the APC continues to shape the political landscape.
