Plateau-based cleric Isa El-Buba has explained why he withdrew his support for Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election.
Naija News reports that the cleric said Obi lacks the courage he expects from a political leader.
El-Buba had backed Obi during the 2023 presidential election when Obi contested under the Labour Party.
He also helped mobilise support for the former Anambra State governor during the election.
However, the cleric has now moved his support to Adewale Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), ahead of the 2027 election.
According to the cleric, he still considers Obi a good person but believes the former governor has weaknesses that make it difficult for him to continue supporting his political ambition.
He spoke during an interview on the Mic On podcast hosted by journalist Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday.
El-Buba said courage is one of the main qualities he expects from anyone seeking to lead a country, particularly when such a leader is faced with difficult situations.
He said: “Peter Obi is a nice man. He is not a bad man. But there are certain things I saw and had discussed with him personally. When a leader loses courage, the first instrument of a leader in the midst of all trials is courage to take shots on behalf of the followers. When a leader loses that one thing, you lose me.
“I don’t think Obi is courageous. That’s an aspect of his weakness. Peter Obi has no business leaving LP and running here and there.”
Until you define courage properly I will always disagree with your submission regarding your view on the type of leadership Peter Obi shows…
Shouting isn’t the measure of courage.
Man of God, you may have missed it here.
While I don’t quarrel with your opinion and decision sir,could you equally weigh the merits& demerits of Mr Peter Obi,and sincerely name one of the 19 candidates that is more qualified than him?
It’s your prerogative to move from one aspirant to another, yet, Peter Obi should remain stationary in Labour Party. All good, we move anyways.
And I thought this pastor was wise o.
So disappointed in him.
For sure, man of God you would agree with me that the hand of the federal government is visibility in the problems that destroyed the LP,PDP,ADC,NDC . All targeted at blocking Peter Obi from gaining access to the presidential ticket. So , seeing before hand and making those smart decisions is not actually out of lack of courage but smartness politically speaking as far as this context is concerned. Critical examination of this issue will surely convince you Man God. You are highly respected nation wide.
Can’t believe this is coming from you sir!
Pls,man of God,explain to me what courage is all about. Is it In decision making or otherwise?
Man of God, pls explain to me what courage meant, is it in decision making or otherwise?
Obi doesn’t give shishi, full stop.