Doyin Okupe, the former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has made a strong declaration that he will no longer support Obi. This came after Obi made controversial remarks about the economic situation in Nigeria, which Okupe found insulting.

Obi had recently spoken about the high cost of living, particularly the rising price of rice, and made comments about the situation in Ogun State. His words sparked a lot of debate, with some people supporting him, while others, including Okupe, criticized him for the statement.

Okupe, who is from the Yoruba ethnic group, said that Obi’s comments were an insult to the South-West region. He expressed his disappointment, especially since Obi had received support from influential Yoruba leaders during his campaign. “When Obi made that statement, it insulted us. I am a Yoruba man; I left everything and followed Obi,” Okupe explained.

Okupe’s initial support for Obi was rooted in the belief that a president from the South-East, like Obi, should be given the opportunity to lead. However, he now feels betrayed by Obi’s public criticism of the South-West, saying that it was wrong to disrespect the very people who had supported him.

This announcement follows reports that Okupe has resigned from the Labour Party, citing ideological differences. His decision marks a significant shift in the political landscape, as it shows a breakdown in the relationship between Obi and one of his key supporters.

Okupe’s decision to withdraw his support for Obi is another twist in Nigeria’s ongoing political drama and highlights the tensions that can arise from public statements and regional politics. For now, it seems that Okupe will be looking elsewhere for his political affiliations.