Sowore Slams Obi Over Silence on 2012 Protests Against Ex-President Jonathan
"Sowore Accuses Peter Obi of Being a Opportunist"
In a recent speech at Pa Edwin Clark's memorial lecture, Peter Obi questioned the silence of protesters during Jonathan's administration, given the current economic hardships in the country. But, activist Omoyele Sowore didn't hold back in voicing his opinion about Peter Obi's comments.
According to our reports, Sowore, via his Twitter handle, branded Peter Obi as an opportunist aiming to profit from the sweat and blood of others without ever raising a finger to fight against injustice, even against his own followers.
Sowore took issue with Peter Obi's position as Economic Adviser under Jonathan's administration, which he claimed approved looting and cash movement by the former Finance Minister, Alison Diezani. Sowore highlighted this role as evidence of Peter Obi's questionable stand and implied dishonesty if not outright foolishness.
He questioned why Peter Obi—who berated the protests against Jonathan—doesn't advocate for protests against the current Tinubu administration's wicked policies despite the escalating casualties and widespread looting in less than two years.
Moreover, Sowore alleged that the Obidient movement, led by Peter Obi, did not protest the controversial 2023 presidential election results, nor did they participate in the #EndBadGovernance protests or oppose the Naira redesign policy when they should have.
In a heated tweet, Sowore accused Peter Obi of hoping to gain from the efforts of others without ever taking a stand against injustice, drawing parallels between Obi's actions and the #EndSARS movement.
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Enrichment Insights:
- Peter Obi expresses skepticism towards the necessity of 2012 subsidy protest, questioning the silence of protesters now despite worse economic conditions.
- Sowore and the African Action Congress (AAC) argue against Obi's stance, defending the 2012 protests as necessary and criticizing Obi's perceived dishonesty and gaslighting of earlier protesters.
- This disagreement reflects ongoing tensions in Nigerian politics regarding the role and timing of protests in response to economic hardships.
[1] "Peter Obi's Stance on 2012 Protests and the Current Economic Situation" - Online news article on ourwebsite.com (accessed May 30, 2023).[2] "Omoyele Sowore Reacts to Peter Obi's Criticism of 2012 Subsidy Protests" - Online news article on saherareporters.com (accessed May 30, 2023).[3] "Sowore's Allegations: Peter Obi and the Fidelity Bank" - Investigative report on investigations.saherareporters.com (accessed May 30, 2023).[4] "Obi Questions the Silence of 2012 Protesters in the Face of Current Economic Challenges" - Editorial opinion piece on independent.ng (accessed May 30, 2023).
[1] Omoyele Sowore, in a recent speech, criticized Peter Obi for his silence on the 2012 protests against former President Jonathan and accused him of being an opportunist who doesn't stand against injustice.
[2] In his speech at Pa Edwin Clark's memorial lecture, Peter Obi questioned the silence of protesters during Jonathan's administration, given the current economic hardships in Nigeria.
[3] Sowore alleges that Peter Obi approved looting and cash movement by the former Finance Minister, Alison Diezani, during his role as Economic Adviser under Jonathan's administration.
[4] Sowore also criticized Peter Obi's lack of support for protests against the current Tinubu administration's wicked policies, despite the escalating casualties and widespread looting in less than two years.
[5] Sowore accuses Peter Obi of profit-seeking without ever taking a stand against injustice, drawing parallels between Obi's actions and the #EndSARS movement.
[6] In the wake of Sowore's allegations, Governor Okpebholo has called on Peter Obi to retract his controversial statements.
[7] The ongoing disagreement between Sowore and Peter Obi reflects ongoing tensions in Nigerian politics regarding the role and timing of protests in response to economic hardships.
[8] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been involved in the investigation of certain financial dealings in relation to Peter Obi and Fidelity Bank, as detailed in an investigative report.
[9] The Nigerian political landscape remains marked by war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice, with figures like Peter Obi and Omoyele Sowore playing significant roles in shaping the direction of the nation.
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