A user on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has urged Peter Obi, the Labour Party member and 2023 presidential candidate, to select Natasha Akpoti as his running mate if he decides to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The recommendation, which quickly gained attention online, was posted in a statement that suggested such a move could bring about significant positive change for the country. The user wrote: “Dear @PeterObi, if you decide to run in 2027, you are still the best option among the miserable alternatives available. And if you want to shake the country to its core, make Senator @NatashaAkpoti your running mate. Nigeria deserves youthful, vibrant leadership on the global stage.”
The post went viral, sparking mixed reactions among online users. Some supported the idea, while others voiced strong disagreements.
Here are a few notable reactions:
@Ayoksy: “Anyone with brains will know that the only ticket that can challenge APC is Atiku/PO. But the impulsive and illogical Obidients won’t see this.”
@V_O_AKwaIbom: “Make Natasha Akpoti your running mate and lose my vote.”
@cableanalyst: “I’ll be at the polling unit by 5 am on election day, and if I’m not in Nigeria, I’ll come back home to vote.”
@MURPHYDREAD: “You guys are starting online madness again. Do you know how many people in Kano don’t even know her? Some of you think Twitter is Nigeria.”
@683Ez: “I see the vision, but Obi’s not ruthless enough to take power from the current leaders. Akpoti seems more politically savvy, which could balance the equation, but the effort it will take is beyond what anyone has seen before.”
@diepole: “It’s laughable that we’re still trying to convince northerners to vote for Obi, and now you want him to pick a lady from North Central as his running mate. What a joke.”
@Faruqish: “The same people who condemned a Muslim-Muslim ticket are now advocating for a Christian-Christian ticket. It’s ironic.”
This advice has certainly sparked a lot of conversation about the direction of Nigeria’s future leadership and the potential power dynamics of the 2027 election.
