Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticized Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, saying he has little to offer Nigerians beyond citing statistics.
Shettima made the remarks on Monday at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, where he defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy.
“I respect Peter Obi for having the courage to say he’s not going to restore the petrol subsidy, but beyond spouting some statistics, Mr Peter Obi has absolutely nothing to offer,” he said.
The Vice-President urged members of Nigeria’s economic community to support the Federal Government’s policies, arguing that the subsidy removal was a difficult but necessary decision.
He also compared petrol prices in Nigeria with those in neighbouring countries, saying the figures showed how the former subsidy arrangement had affected the country.
Shettima’s comments add to the ongoing political exchanges between the Tinubu administration and Obi ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi has repeatedly used economic data to criticize government policies and call for greater transparency and fiscal discipline.
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