Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has taken to social media to mock Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, following Obi’s breaking of the Ramadan fast with Muslim faithful in Nasarawa state.
A video circulating on social media depicted Obi seated in a mosque partaking in Iftar, the evening meal to break the fast during Ramadan.
Describing the action, Obi emphasized it as an opportunity to fulfill a sacred duty in accordance with the Ramadan season.
Obi elaborated on his visit in his official X handle, stating, “I had the honour of travelling to Lafia in Nasarawa state, where I had the privilege of meeting with the Emir of Lafia, Honorable Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad JSC Rtd, a very revered, leader and also extended my courtesy to Governor Abdullahi Sule.”
“This visit was more than a mere formality, it was a genuine expression of my deep respect and unwavering solidarity with the community,” Obi added.
Reacting to Obi’s gesture, Bashir Ahmad criticized the former governor, questioning why he did not participate in breaking Ramadan fast with Muslims during his eight years as governor of Anambra.
Ahmad articulated, “Peter Obi loves dramas; he would have to act in many scripts from now to 2027 and still end up producing an unsellable movie in the ballot boxes. I just watched his latest hit, his visit to a mosque in Nyaya where he joined Muslims during their breaking of the Ramadan fast.”
“For eight years as a governor, Obi didn’t deem it fit to break fast with Muslims in Anambra even years after leaving office. 2027 politics is in the offing,” he disclosed.
While Obi’s action has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians, with some commending him for displaying love and tolerance, others have labeled the action as mere eye service.
