A popular social media figure from Northern Nigeria, known as Waspapping, has sparked controversy with a strong political statement. He claimed that any Northerner who supports Peter Obi’s presidential ambition is working against the interests of Islam and the North.

As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, the Arewa influencer used his platform on X (formerly Twitter) to speak out against Northerners who are backing Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate.

Waspapping didn’t hold back in his post this morning. He wrote that any Northern Nigerian who wants Peter Obi to become president is an enemy of the Islamic faith and the northern region. His message has stirred debate online, especially among Nigerians discussing religion, ethnicity, and politics.

Waspapping’s comments reflect the deep political and religious divisions that continue to shape Nigeria’s national conversation, especially as new alliances begin to form ahead of 2027.