‘Peter Obi Is Absolutely Irrational’ – APC’s Felix Morka

Peter Obi Is Absolutely Irrational’ – APC's Felix Morka

Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of misleading Nigerians with his criticisms of the current administration, specifically regarding the country’s economic state.

Morka stated that contrary to Obi’s claims, the Nigerian economy is showing significant signs of recovery across various sectors.

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Saturday, Morka responded to Obi’s recent New Year press conference where the Labour Party (LP) chieftain lamented the state of the nation. Morka rejected Obi’s negative portrayal of the economy, calling it inaccurate and intentionally misleading. He emphasized that while the country had faced challenges, the current administration’s policies were designed to correct long-standing issues and were beginning to show positive results.

Morka Defends Tinubu’s Economic Policies

Morka refuted Obi’s assertions that things were worsening under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the current government’s radical policy decisions were necessary to address the country’s problems. He pointed out that President Tinubu inherited a challenging economic situation but was making bold decisions to turn things around. According to Morka, the country is already witnessing the beneficial effects of these reforms.

“Much of what Mr. Obi said in his press conference was wrong, totally wrong, and intentionally misleading. He’s trying to convince Nigerians that things are worse, but if you look at any sector, you’ll see that the country is rebounding,” Morka said. “The reforms Mr. Obi is referring to were put in place to radically reposition Nigeria for prosperity. Yes, things were tough initially, but this didn’t start with the current administration.

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The President took a hard look at the situation and implemented bold policies. Now, 18 months later, we are seeing positive results. The important thing is not whether the decisions were right or wrong, but the tangible outcomes we are beginning to see.”

Morka did not stop at criticizing Obi’s economic assessments; he also questioned Obi’s right to criticize the current government, given his own tenure as governor of Anambra State. Morka claimed that Obi failed to leave any lasting legacy in Anambra and had not demonstrated effective governance during his eight years as governor. He also implied that Obi’s criticisms were fueled by his resentment over his 2023 presidential election loss.

“Mr. Obi is shooting from the hip. He’s not being rational or focused in his commentary. He served as governor for eight years and left nothing to be remembered by in Anambra State in terms of legacy or transformation,” Morka stated. “Instead of reflecting on his loss and understanding what went wrong, he seems to be sulking and resorting to maliciously deceptive comments to bring down the government. That’s wrong, and at this point, he needs to manage his personal frustrations.”

Morka further advised Obi to temper his public remarks, urging him to reflect on his presidential defeat rather than attacking the current administration in a reckless manner. He suggested that Obi should focus on improving his future political prospects rather than attempting to discredit the government with baseless criticisms.

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In his concluding remarks, Morka emphasized that Obi’s actions had crossed a line, and that he needed to take responsibility for his actions and manage his political journey moving forward. The APC spokesman’s response indicates the growing tensions between the current administration and the opposition, especially as the country continues to face complex political and economic challenges.

Morka’s comments reflect the APC’s stance on President Tinubu’s policies and the party’s position on the recent criticisms from Obi, with the government keen to defend its decisions and highlight the positive outcomes of its reforms.

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